Hajduk Split vs Osijek preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion Poljud
1. HNL
Hajduk SplitHAJ
4 0
OsijekOSI
Full Time
Round 4 Regular Season
Marko Livaja - 54'
Goal
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Red Card Senad Mustafic 34'

CONTEXT

Hajduk Split hosted Osijek in a match that ended with a decisive 4-0 scoreline in favor of the home side. The first half concluded at 1-0 after Hajduk Split took an early lead. Osijek played with ten men following a red card that altered the flow of the contest. Hajduk Split maintained 55 percent possession compared to Osijek's 45 percent. The stronger team delivered a dominant performance that secured the win. Second half adjustments contributed to the final margin as the visitors struggled to respond effectively. The outcome reflected the home side's control throughout the fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Hajduk Split 4-0 Osijek. Hajduk Split showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with prior team benchmarks.
  • xG alignment: No xG data was available to evaluate alignment.
  • Market alignment: The result proved aligned with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals metrics were not recorded for assessment.
  • Event impact: Second half adjustments shaped the overall match progression.
  • Red card distortion: The away team's red card created distortion after halftime.
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
P. Kolarić
P. Kolarić
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
I. Starčević
I. Starčević
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
D. Kolarević
D. Kolarević
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
F. Dragasevic
F. Dragasevic
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Hajduk Split G. García García
G. García García
VS
Osijek F. Bessone Luna
F. Bessone Luna
1.63
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.69
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Gorica Rank: 63 W
Istra 1961 Rank: 65 D
Varaždin Rank: 70 L
Vukovar Rank: 57 W
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 64 D
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 83 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 68 W
Rudeš Rank: 50 W
Gorica Rank: 67 W
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 61 W
Gorica Rank: 60 L
Istra 1961 Rank: 65 L
5
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
5 - 1 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
74.8
65.63
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Hajduk Split
Osijek
Power Score
74.8
65.63
League Position
4
2
Global Rank
138
361

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.

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Hajduk Split

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Osijek

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Hajduk Split ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Osijek
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
26.45
27.11
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
27.11
26.45
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Hajduk Split -0.06 Efficiency Index
vs
Osijek +0.06 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Hajduk Split
Osijek
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Hajduk Split ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Osijek
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Hajduk Split Osijek
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Hajduk Split Osijek
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Hajduk Split
Osijek
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Hajduk Split
vs
Osijek
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Hajduk Split Osijek
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Hajduk Split 0.42
Osijek 0.46
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Hajduk Split Osijek
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Hajduk Split 0.00
Osijek 0.13
Hajduk Split
Osijek
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • HAJ had peak pressure around 43'.
  • OSI started the game with stronger pressure.
HAJ Pressure OSI Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: HAJ reached the top pressure at 43' (85.69).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

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

Data last updated: 2026-08-24T00:19:48+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-1-3-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Poljud
Capacity
34198
Attendance
14976
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Patrik Kolarić
Ivan Starčević
Dario Kolarević
Filip Dragasevic

Statistics

Possession
HAJ
54%
OSI
46%

Top Statistics

4 Goals 0
3 Big Chances Created 1
3 Shots 6
31 Dangerous attacks 24
55 Possession 45
0 Corners 2
16 Free kicks 12
3 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

11 Goal Kicks 6
5 Substitutions 5
14 Throwins 22
4 Assists 0
13 Dribble Attempts 15
7 Successful Dribbles 8
54 Successful Dribbles Percentage 53

Attacking

65 Attacks 65
2 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

55 Long Passes 55
450 Passes 365
379 Successful Passes 301
84 Successful Passes Percentage 82
10 Key Passes 7
31 Successful Long Passes 28
56 Successful Long Passes Percentage 51

Defensive

4 Saves 3
18 Tackles 10
5 Interceptions 12
48 Duels Won 34

Build-up

8 Total Crosses 9
4 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

2 Offsides 1
12 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Patrik Kolarić

Starting XI ▼

33
Toni Silic
Toni Silic Goalkeeper
7.63
3
Roko Gabrić
Roko Gabrić Defender
6.9
5
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck Defender
6.81
17
Dario Melnjak
Dario Melnjak Defender
7.89
38
Luka Hodak
Luka Hodak Defender
6.7
32
Simun Hrgovic
Simun Hrgovic
Defender72'
7.28
4
Adrion Pajaziti
Adrion Pajaziti Midfielder
7.17
16
Andjelo Sutalo
Andjelo Sutalo Midfielder
7
9
Dalisson de Almeida
Dalisson de Almeida
Midfielder72'
6.54
19
Etnik Brruti
Etnik Brruti Midfielder
7.53
23
Marin Soticek
Marin Soticek
Attacker64'
7.06
20
Alberto del Moral
Alberto del Moral Midfielder
6.77
26
Adam Guram
Adam Guram Midfielder
7.65
7
Abdoulie Sanyang
Abdoulie Sanyang
Attacker64'
6.97
10
Marko Livaja
Marko Livaja (C) Attacker
7.04
11
Michele Sego
Michele Sego
Attacker64'
6.7
Referee : Patrik Kolarić

Starting XI ▼

31
Marko Malenica
Marko Malenica (C) Goalkeeper
6.03
22
Roko Jurisic
Roko Jurisic Defender
5.98
26
Luka Jelenic
Luka Jelenic Defender
6.58
49
Ivano Kolarik
Ivano Kolarik Defender
6.64
77
Senad Mustafic
Senad Mustafic Defender
5.45
8
Simun Mikolcic
Simun Mikolcic Midfielder
6.84
16
Oleksandr Petrusenko
Oleksandr Petrusenko
Midfielder46'
6.34
11
Nail Omerovic
Nail Omerovic Midfielder
6.4
30
Admir Ljatifi
Admir Ljatifi
Attacker62'
6.1
17
Arnel Jakupovic
Arnel Jakupovic Midfielder
6.6
2
Marcel Heister
Marcel Heister
Defender36'
6
23
Luka Vrbancic
Luka Vrbancic Midfielder
6.52
39
Domagoj Bukvic
Domagoj Bukvic Midfielder
6.87
7
Ivan Dolcek
Ivan Dolcek
Attacker46'
6.65
79
Armando León
Armando León Attacker
6.47
99
Balelo
Balelo
Attacker73'
6.4

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Simun Hrgovic
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
90'
Event
Abdoulie Sanyang
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
83'
Event
Dalisson de Almeida
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
79'
73'
Event
Balelo → Armando León
10th Substitution
Event
Dalisson de Almeida → Andjelo Sutalo
8th Substitution
72'
Event
Simun Hrgovic → Luka Hodak
9th Substitution
72'
Event
Abdoulie Sanyang → Adam Guram
5th Substitution
64'
Event
Michele Sego → Marko Livaja
6th Substitution
64'
Event
Marin Soticek → Etnik Brruti
7th Substitution
64'
62'
Event
Admir Ljatifi → Nail Omerovic
4th Substitution
Event
Luka Hodak
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
61'
Event
Marko Livaja
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
58'
Event
Marko Livaja
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
54'
53'
Event
Oleksandr Petrusenko
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
46'
Event
Ivan Dolcek → Domagoj Bukvic
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Oleksandr Petrusenko → Simun Mikolcic
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
36'
Event
Marcel Heister → Arnel Jakupovic
1st Substitution
34'
Event
Senad Mustafic
Professional foul last man / 1st Redcard
33'
Event
Senad Mustafic
Card adjusted
Event
Etnik Brruti
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
9'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Adrion Pajaziti takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Simun Hrgovic scores with a left-footed shot.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Simun Hrgovic scores, making it 4-0, assisted by Dalisson de Almeida.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Abdoulie Sanyang scores with a left-footed shot.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Abdoulie Sanyang scores with a left-footed shot.
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Abdoulie Sanyang scores with a left-footed shot.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Abdoulie Sanyang scores to make it 3-0, assisted by Marin Soticek.
76
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Dalisson de Almeida.
73
Attempt Attempt
Dario Melnjak's left-footed shot is blocked.
72
Update Update
Simun Hrgovic is on, and Luka Hodak is off.
72
Update Update
Dalisson de Almeida comes on for Andjelo Sutalo.
67
Attempt Attempt
Abdoulie Sanyang takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
67
Substitution Substitution
Simun Hrgovic is substituted for Luka Hodak.
64
Substitution Substitution
Simun Hrgovic is substituted for Luka Hodak.
64
Update Update
Dalisson de Almeida comes on for Andjelo Sutalo.
64
Attempt Attempt
Abdoulie Sanyang takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
63
Attempt Attempt
Marin Soticek takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
62
Update Update
Abdoulie Sanyang comes on for Adam Huram.
61
Substitution Substitution
Admir Ljatifi is substituted for Nail Omerovic.
58
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Luka Hodak receives a yellow card.
54
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Marko Livaja takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
54
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Marko Livaja scores, making it 2-0.
53
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Oleksandr Petrusenko.
52
Attempt Attempt
Andjelo Sutalo takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
51
Attempt Attempt
Luka Jelenic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Attempt Attempt
Luka Jelenic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
46
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Dolcek's left-footed shot is blocked.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Andjelo Sutalo takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Armando Leon Resendez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
45
Attempt Attempt
Armando Leon Resendez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
43
Attempt Attempt
Adrion Pajaziti takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
42
Attempt Attempt
Nail Omerovic takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
36
Attempt Attempt
Arnel Jakupovic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
36
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Marcel Heister comes on for Arnel Jakupovic.
35
Attempt Attempt
Arnel Jakupovic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
34
Red Card Red Card Important
Red card issued to Senad Mustafic.
33
Red Card Red Card Important
Red card shown to Senad Mustafic.
32
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Senad Mustafic.
21
Attempt Attempt
Nail Omerovic takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
17
Attempt Attempt
Arnel Jakupovic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
12
Attempt Attempt
Nail Omerovic takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
9
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Etnik Brruti with a right-footed shot resulting in a goal.
9
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Etnik Brruti leads 1-0.
4
Attempt Attempt
Simun Mikolcic takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Patrik Kolaric.

CONCLUSION

Hajduk Split completed a comprehensive 4-0 win over Osijek after leading 1-0 at the interval. The red card issued to the visitors disrupted their structure and allowed the home side to extend control in the second period. Possession favored Hajduk Split at 55 percent while the away side held 45 percent. The performance aligned with the stronger team's profile and produced a clear result. Absence of xG figures limited deeper statistical review yet the scoreline demonstrated effective execution. The fixture highlighted how key events influenced the final outcome without external factors altering the narrative.