Gorica vs Hajduk Split preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
ŠRC Velika Gorica Sun, 16 Aug - 7:00 PM
1. HNL
GoricaGorica
Hajduk SplitHAJ
KICKOFF : Sun, 16 Aug - 7:00 PM
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

The 1. HNL regular season encounter at ŠRC Velika Gorica features Gorica hosting Hajduk Split in the 2026/2027 campaign. Domestic league positions place the hosts eighth and the visitors seventh. Power scores reflect Gorica at 63.84 while Hajduk Split register 75.31, creating an 11.5 point edge for the away side. Form readings stand at zero for the home team and 2.83 for the traveling outfit. Both clubs enter without recent outing details recorded. Set piece evaluations rely on proxy inputs and carry low confidence ratings across attack and defense categories. Efficiency figures stay unavailable at this stage. The fixture unfolds under standard league conditions without knockout implications.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Gorica occupy eighth place and Hajduk Split sit seventh in the domestic league table.
  • Form: Gorica post a form score of zero against Hajduk Split's mark of 2.83.
  • Squad: Hajduk Split hold the stronger overall power rating by 11.5 points.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for either side ahead of kickoff.
  • Transition: Transition details lack specific recorded values in the current dataset.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis uses proxy data and shows low confidence for both teams.
  • xVariable: Power scores list Gorica at 63.84 and Hajduk Split at 75.31.
  • Market: Gorica 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Hajduk Split 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Gorica M. Carević
M. Carević
VS
Hajduk Split G. García García
G. García García
1.13
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.63
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 67 L
Osijek Rank: 67 L
Rijeka Rank: 75 L
Osijek Rank: 68 W
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 63 L
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 84 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Istra 1961 Rank: 65 D
Varaždin Rank: 70 L
Vukovar Rank: 59 W
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 69 D
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 84 L
Varaždin Rank: 71 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 5
5
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
63.84
75.31
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Gorica
Hajduk Split
Power Score
63.84
75.31
League Position
8
7
Global Rank
476
160

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Gorica — Opponent-weighted form score
Hajduk Split — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Gorica Hajduk Split

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 8 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Gorica Gorica Home
8 matches
Hajduk Split HAJ Away
Match Record
2
Wins
5
1
Draws
1
5
Losses
2
Goals
6
Goals Scored
13
13
Goals Conceded
6
-7
Goal Difference
+7
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-13T00:29:22+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
ŠRC Velika Gorica
Capacity
8000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

71
Davor Matijas
Davor Matijas Goalkeeper
6.73
2
Filip Braut
Filip Braut Midfielder
7.09
25
Bruno Bogojevic
Bruno Bogojevic Midfielder
7.19
4
Kevin Custovic
Kevin Custovic Midfielder
7.04
24
Domagoj Pavicic
Domagoj Pavicic Midfielder
6.8
9
Patrik Mijic
Patrik Mijic Centre Forward
6.72
45
Stefan Peric
Stefan Peric Right Back
6.57
32
Jakov Filipovic
Jakov Filipovic Centre Back
6.51
34
Ivan Cvijanovic
Ivan Cvijanovic Left Back
7.02
66
Juraj Frigan
Juraj Frigan Central Midfield
6.39
36
Ante Kavelj
Ante Kavelj Central Midfield
7.04

Starting XI ▼

33
Toni Silic
Toni Silic Goalkeeper
6.15
7
Abdoulie Sanyang
Abdoulie Sanyang Attacker
7.18
11
Michele Sego
Michele Sego Centre Forward
6.29
23
Marin Soticek
Marin Soticek Attacker
6.49
8
Niko Sigur
Niko Sigur Central Midfield
6.98
5
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck Left Back
6.88
32
Simun Hrgovic
Simun Hrgovic Left Back
6.99
21
Rokas Pukstas
Rokas Pukstas Central Midfield
7.48
4
Adrion Pajaziti
Adrion Pajaziti Central Midfield
6.88
38
Luka Hodak
Luka Hodak Right Back
6.74
15
Dario Maresic
Dario Maresic Right Back
6.66

CONCLUSION

Gorica prepare to face a Hajduk Split side that carries a clear power advantage into the venue. League standings show the teams separated by just one position, yet underlying ratings favor the visitors. Form indicators point to greater recent consistency from the away outfit. Limited efficiency and transition data leave room for on-field adjustments during the match. Set piece evaluations depend on proxy measures, suggesting caution when assessing those areas. Both teams operate without fresh outing records, which may influence preparation approaches. The contest promises a test of structure and adaptability under regular season conditions.