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Hajduk Split vs Vukovar preview

Croatia flag 2025/2026 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion Poljud Fri, 22 May - 4:15 PM
1. HNL
Hajduk Split Hajduk Split
6 – 2
2ND HALF 83
Vukovar Vukovar
Live : 2nd Half Fri, 22 May 4:15 PM
Round 36 Regular Season
Roko Brajkovic - 9'
Michele Sego - 16', 26'
Lovro Banovec - 54' (Own Goal)
Adam Guram - 56'
Iker Almena - 67' (P)
Goal
|
Goal
Lovro Banovec - 2'
Jakov Gurlica - 19'

Events

2ND-HALF
80'
Event
Pocholo Bugas → Kristijan Cabrajic
9th Substitution
Event
Illia Kutia → Luka Hodak
8th Substitution
77'
Event
Anthony Kalik → Michele Sego
6th Substitution
71'
Event
Abdoulie Sanyang → Iker Almena
7th Substitution
71'
68'
Event
Luka Klanac → Vito Caic
5th Substitution
Event
Iker Almena
Left foot shot / 1st Penalty
67'
Event
Iker Almena
Penalty awarded
65'
Event
Rokas Pukstas → Adam Guram
4th Substitution
63'
Event
Bruno Durdov → Roko Brajkovic
3rd Substitution
63'
57'
Event
Danijel Vinković → Simun Butic
2nd Substitution
Event
Adam Guram
Left foot shot / 6th Goal
56'
Event
Lovro Banovec
Left foot shot / 1st Own Goal
54'
52'
Event
Jakov Biljan
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
46'
Event
Jakov Biljan → Eniss Shabani
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Michele Sego
Right foot shot / 5th Goal
26'
19'
Event
Jakov Gurlica
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
Michele Sego
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
16'
Event
Roko Brajkovic
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
9'
2'
Event
Lovro Banovec
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

82
Attempt Attempt
Jakov Puljic's left-footed shot is blocked.
80
Update Update
Pocholo Bugas comes on for Kristijan Cabrajic.
67
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Iker Almena takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
67
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Iker Almena scores, making it 6-2.
77
Update Update
Illia Kutia comes on for Luka Hodak.
76
Attempt Attempt
Luka Klanac takes a right-footed shot but misses.
63
Update Update
Rokas Pukstas comes on for Adam Guram.
71
Update Update
Abdoulie Sanyang is on, and Iker Almena is off.
71
Update Update
Anthony Kalik is on, and Michele Sego is off.
64
Attempt Attempt
Iker Almena takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Iker Almena takes a left-footed shot but misses.
28
Attempt Attempt
Jakov Puljic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
27
Attempt Attempt
Jakov Puljic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Michele Sego takes a right-footed shot and scores.
23
Attempt Attempt
Jakov Gurlica takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
21
Attempt Attempt
Jakov Puljic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Michele Sego takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
19
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Jakov Gurlica scores with a left-footed shot.
16
Attempt Attempt
Michele Sego takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
46
Substitution Substitution
Jakov Biljan is substituted for Eniss Shabani.
9
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Roko Brajkovic takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
9
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Roko Brajkovic scores, making it 1-1.
2
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Lovro Banovec scores with a right-footed shot.
6
Attempt Attempt
Roko Brajkovic takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
63
Update Update
Bruno Durdov comes on for Roko Brajkovic.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Adam Guram takes a left-footed shot and scores.
54
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Own goal by Lovro Banovec makes it 4-2.
68
Update Update
Luka Klanac comes on for Vito Caic.
57
Update Update
Danijel Vinkovic replaces Jakov Puljic.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Patrik Kolaric.

Statistics

Possession
Hajduk Split
58%
Vukovar
42%

Top Statistics

6 Goals 2
6 Big Chances Created 2
9 Shots 4
53 Dangerous attacks 38
64 Possession 36
8 Corners 3
9 Free kicks 13
0 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

31 Successful Dribbles Percentage 53
16 Dribble Attempts 19
3 Assists 2
5 Goal Kicks 6
19 Throwins 24
5 Substitutions 4
5 Successful Dribbles 10
1 Penalties 0

Attacking

2 Big Chances Missed 1
94 Attacks 71

Possession

86 Successful Passes Percentage 80
425 Passes 237
8 Key Passes 6
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 58
32 Long Passes 38
15 Successful Long Passes 22
366 Successful Passes 189

Defensive

18 Tackles 17
34 Duels Won 44
0 Saves 2
8 Interceptions 6

Build-up

1 Accurate Crosses 1
15 Total Crosses 7

Discipline

13 Fouls 10
0 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Patrik Kolarić

Starting XI ▼

1
Ivica Ivusic
Ivica Ivusic Goalkeeper
6.78
3
Roko Gabrić
Roko Gabrić Defender
6.73
15
Dario Maresic
Dario Maresic Defender
7.01
32
Simun Hrgovic
Simun Hrgovic Defender
6.75
38
Luka Hodak
Luka Hodak Defender
6.51
—
Luka Hodak
77'
4
Adrion Pajaziti
Adrion Pajaziti Midfielder
6.87
6
Hugo Guillamón
Hugo Guillamón Midfielder
6.96
11
Michele Sego
Michele Sego Midfielder
2
6.95
7
Anthony Kalik
Anthony Kalik
Midfielder71'
6.65
30
Iker Almena
Iker Almena Midfielder
7.04
24
Abdoulie Sanyang
Abdoulie Sanyang
Attacker71'
6.77
39
Adam Guram
Adam Guram Midfielder
6.47
21
Rokas Pukstas
Rokas Pukstas
Midfielder63'
7.28
28
Roko Brajkovic
Roko Brajkovic Attacker
6.84
34
Bruno Durdov
Bruno Durdov
Attacker63'
6.64
Referee : Patrik Kolarić

Starting XI ▼

42
Antonio Đaković
Antonio Đaković Goalkeeper
7.31
5
Nikita Vlasenko
Nikita Vlasenko Defender
6.59
13
Vito Caic
Vito Caic Defender
6.6
33
Luka Klanac
Luka Klanac
Attacker68'
6.48
14
Moreno Zivkovic
Moreno Zivkovic Defender
6.56
20
Kristijan Cabrajic
Kristijan Cabrajic Defender
6.49
39
Pocholo Bugas
Pocholo Bugas
Attacker80'
6.48
10
Robin González
Robin González Midfielder
6.89
27
Simun Butic
Simun Butic Midfielder
6.57
—
Simun Butic
57'
28
Lovro Banovec
Lovro Banovec Midfielder
6.76
35
Jakov Gurlica
Jakov Gurlica Midfielder
6.9
77
Eniss Shabani
Eniss Shabani Midfielder
6.8
6
Jakov Biljan
Jakov Biljan
Midfielder46'
6.55
21
Jakov Puljic
Jakov Puljic Attacker
7.04

CONTEXT

In the second half at minute 45, Hajduk Split continues to dictate the tempo against Vukovar. The home side has established a clear possession profile with 64 percent of the ball, allowing them to build attacks methodically while limiting the away team's opportunities. Qualitative assessment shows Hajduk Split as the leader in chances created and overall control, consistent with their status as the pregame stronger team. No cards have disrupted proceedings, maintaining a clean and competitive atmosphere on the pitch. Expected goals trends are not yet detailed in available data, but the pattern of play suggests sustained pressure from the hosts. This alignment between live events and structural projections indicates a steady progression without major deviations from anticipated patterns.

TL;DR

  • Live state: At minute 45 of the second half Hajduk Split holds qualitative control with sustained pressure on Vukovar.
  • Structural vs live: The live performance remains in line with pre-match structural expectations for the stronger team.
  • Projection vs live: Live developments align closely with pre-game projections without notable deviation.
  • xG trend: Expected goals data is currently unavailable but play patterns indicate positive momentum for the leaders.
  • Possession profile: Hajduk Split commands 64 percent possession compared to Vukovar's 36 percent reflecting dominance.
  • Event impact: Absence of red cards has allowed uninterrupted flow favoring the home side's approach.
  • Second-half outlook: The second half outlook points to continued control by Hajduk Split based on current trends.
  • Market: Hajduk Split 97.4% (Δ+0%) | Draw 1.9% (Δ+0%) | Vukovar 0.7% (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
P. Kolarić
P. Kolarić
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
D. Knez
D. Knez
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
I. Vukančić
I. Vukančić
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
?. Bučar
?. Bučar
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
Hajduk Split G. García García
G. García García
VS
Vukovar T. Stipić
T. Stipić
1.64
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.81
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 63 D
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 81 L
Varaždin Rank: 66 W
Rijeka Rank: 71 D
Osijek Rank: 61 L
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 62 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Varaždin Rank: 66 L
Rijeka Rank: 71 L
Osijek Rank: 64 W
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 62 D
Gorica Rank: 63 L
Istra 1961 Rank: 64 W
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Hajduk Split
97.44%
Draw
1.91%
Away Vukovar
0.65%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
72.1
48.19
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Hajduk Split
Vukovar
Power Score
72.1
48.19
League Position
2
10
Global Rank
158
619

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Hajduk Split

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

Vukovar

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

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

Hajduk Split ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Vukovar
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Hajduk Split Vukovar
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.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Hajduk Split Vukovar
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 1.00
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
Vukovar
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.

–
Hajduk Split
vs
Vukovar
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Hajduk Split Vukovar
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 0.00
Vukovar 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Hajduk Split Vukovar
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
Vukovar 0.00
Hajduk Split
Vukovar
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Hajduk Split had peak pressure around 69'.
  • Hajduk Split started the game with stronger pressure.
Hajduk Split Pressure Vukovar Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: Hajduk Split reached the top pressure at 69' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Hajduk Split Hajduk Split Home
3 matches
Vukovar Vukovar Away
Match Record
3
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
3
Goals
9
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
9
+8
Goal Difference
-8
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-22T16:00:37+00:00

PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
I. Ivušić
Croatia
1 I. Ivušić
L. Hodak
Croatia
38 L. Hodak
R. Gabrić
Croatia
3 R. Gabrić
D. Maresic
Austria
15 D. Maresic
?. Hrgović
Croatia
32 ?. Hrgović
H. Guillamón Sanmartín
Spain
6 H. Guillamón Sanmartín
A. Pajaziti
Albania
4 A. Pajaziti
B. Durdov
Croatia
34 B. Durdov
A. Sanyang
Gambia
24 A. Sanyang
R. Pukstas
United States
21 R. Pukstas
A. Kalik
Australia
7 A. Kalik
A. Đaković
Croatia
42 A. Đaković
P. Bugas
Philippines
39 P. Bugas
M. Živković
Croatia
14 M. Živković
N. Vlasenko
Switzerland
5 N. Vlasenko
J. Gurlica
Croatia
35 J. Gurlica
L. Klanac
Germany
33 L. Klanac
J. Biljan
Croatia
6 J. Biljan
L. Banovec
Croatia
28 L. Banovec
R. Gonzales
Colombia
10 R. Gonzales
?. Butić
27 ?. Butić
J. Puljić
Croatia
21 J. Puljić

General Information

Date & Time
May 22, 2026, 04:15 PM
Competition
2025/2026 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 36 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Poljud
Capacity
34198
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Patrik Kolarić
Dino Knez
Ivan Vukančić
Željko Bučar

CONCLUSION

As the second half progresses at the 45-minute mark Hajduk Split's superior possession and chance creation continue to shape the contest against Vukovar. Their alignment with pre-match signals reinforces their position as the dominant force. With no disciplinary issues affecting the game the focus remains on tactical execution and potential breakthroughs. The visitors may need to adjust their strategy to challenge the established control. Overall the match maintains a steady course in line with expectations promising further developments in the remaining period.