The Prva Liga clash at Stadion Poljud on Saturday sees home side Hajduk Split play Rudeš.
To see all of our predictions, user poll & stats for Hajduk Split v Rudeš, scroll down (inc. the best betting odds).
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Form Guide
Hajduk Split
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Hajduk Split will want to continue from where they left off last time out with the 0-1 Prva Liga triumph against Slaven Belupo.
In that game, Hajduk Split had 62% possession and 16 shots on goal with 4 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Hajduk Split was Aleksandar Trajkovski (12'). At the other end, Slaven Belupo had 13 attempts at goal with 4 on target.
Over their last 6 fixtures, Jure Ivanković's Hajduk Split have hit the target a total of 6 times which gives them an average number of goals scored per match of 1.
Looking at their past form shows that Hajduk Split:
- have not lost a league tie with Rudeš in their previous 7 games.
- are without a win at home for the past 3 matches in the league.
Rudeš
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Since being defeated in their last game at the hands of Varaždin in Prva Liga action, Rudeš will be aiming to make amends here.
In that game, Rudeš managed 46% possession and 10 attempts on goal with 0 of them on target. Varaždin got 23 shots at goal with 6 of them on target. Igor Postonjski (29') and Marko Dabro (59') scored for Varaždin.
In as many as 5 out of the previous 6 clashes featuring Rudeš, three or more goals have been hit. The overall average number of goals per match in that time is 3.33, with the number of goals averaged by Rudeš coming out as 0.5.
Analysis of their past results shows that Rudeš:
- are winless against Hajduk Split in games played away from home for the previous 4 league matches. Not good.
- are without an away win for the past 16 league games. Their travelling supporters must be so depressed.
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Head to head
Delving into past results between these clubs going back to 01/12/2018 reveals that these encounters have not been good ones for Rudeš. They’ve not managed to get any wins whatsoever whereas Hajduk Split have dominated them, running out winners in 100% of those matches played.
A total of 18 goals were scored between the two sides throughout the course of those matches, with 16 of them from Bili and 2 for Rudeš. That’s an average goals per game figure of 3.
The last league match featuring these sides was Prva Liga match day 23 on 17/02/2024 and the score finished Rudeš 0-2 Hajduk Split.
That time, Rudeš had 39% possession and 9 attempts at goal with 4 of them on target.
For their opponents, Hajduk Split had 18 shots at goal with 7 on target. Marko Livaja (48') and Leon Dajaku (97') scored.
The referee was Dario Bel.
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Team News: Hajduk Split
Mihael Zaper (Knee surgery), Ivan Lucic (Meniscus injury) and Dario Melnjak (Knee surgery) will not be able to play for Hajduk Split manager Siniša Šegović.
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Team News: Rudeš
Thanks to a fully healthy squad available to choose from, the Rudeš manager Davor Mladina has no fitness concerns to speak of coming into this clash.
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Prediction
When taking all factors into account, Hajduk Split can and should be able to create a high number of chances and successful shots on target.
In contrast, Rudeš are also probably going to find it difficult to get shooting opportunities but we do think it’s quite likely that they will be getting enough chances to score, too.
We’re therefore anticipating a decent 3-1 victory for Hajduk Split when all’s said and done.
Our expert partners are tipping over 1.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.
Lucas Pereira,
09:08 25/04/2024
⚽️ Team Focus:
Hajduk Split
Formed: 1911
Stadium: Stadion Poljud (35,000)
Captain: Lovre Kalinić
Chairman: Lukša Jakobušić
Manager: Siniša Šegović
Competitions: Prva Liga position 3
🔑 Star Player: Marko Livaja
Usually taking up the Striker position, Marko Livaja was born in Split, Croatia. After having played his first senior match for Cesena in the 2011 - 2012 season, the skilful Forward has managed 10 league goals in this HNL 2023 - 2024 campaign to date coming from a total of 25 appearances.