Rijeka and Hajduk Split will face each other in the Croatian Cup final on Thursday, from 19.00 CET, at the Stadion Poljud in Split. Check out team news, predicted lineups, and our Rijeka vs Hajduk Split prediction for the same.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one – Hajduk Split to win the trophy – 1.29.
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two – Both to score – 1.60.
Considering the current form, recent form, and last h2h meetings, we think Hajduk Split are favorites to win this match.
Therefore, we will back “Hajduk’s to win the trophy” outcome.
Both sides are high scorers, especially Rijeka, who were the highest-scoring team in the HNL 2021/22 season. Thus, we think this match could end with both teams scoring.
This is Rijeka’s ninth final in Croatia Cup. They won the trophy 6 times, and the last one came in 2020.
Meanwhile, Goran Tomić’s side have finished HNL (Croatian league) in fourth place, failing to get a European spots ticket.
However, for Rijeka, it’s not over yet. If they win the Croatian Cup, they will qualify for the next UEFA Conference League season. But the curious thing is that even if they lose, they will get a UEFA Europa Conference League spot, as Hajduk have already secured a European football place through the league, which means that fourth-placed would qualify for the Europa Conference League.
? Goran Tomić: Najbitnija je pobjeda, već se okrećemo finalu Kupa Hrvatske koji je za nas utakmica sezone ?⚪
? https://t.co/ZcGfXn2fuy#ZajednosmoRijeka #HNKRijeka #PrvaHNL pic.twitter.com/L5RjMWBreu
— NK Rijeka (@NKRijeka)
On the other hand, Hajduk Split failed to extend their unbeaten run to 15 matches, as they have lost to the reigning champions of HNL Dinamo Zagreb in their last league fixture.
Despite the recent loss, Hajduk had a quite impressive HNL season. They finished in second place, seven points off the champion Dinamo Zagreb, and secured a UEFA Europa Conference League ticket.
Moreover, Hajduk are a good offensive team. In 36 games, they managed to score 64 goals.
Head to Head
- 1.H: Rijeka 0:3 Hajduk Split (08/05/22)
- 1.H: Hajduk Split 1:3 Rijeka (26/02/22)
- 1.H: Rijeka 2:3 Hajduk Split (21/11/21)
Predicted lineups
Rijeka: Kyriakidis; Asante, Bachirou, Bautheuac, Charalampous, Hubocan, Kakoullis, Lang, Psaltis, Yuste, Zachariou
Hajduk Split: Kavaleouski; Adoni, Pertaikos, Gorupec, Koumis, Pileas, Khudobyak, Mazurek, Ilia, Goba, Eloundou
Finale SuperSport Hrvatskog nogometnog kupa: Hajduk u četvrtak igra protiv Rijeke na Poljudu! • https://t.co/MGzJAIeakE #Hajduk pic.twitter.com/fZPK3ilwxQ
— HNK Hajduk Split (@hajduk)
Most popular FAQ for Rijeka vs Hajduk Split
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
The last match between these clubs ended in a 3:0 win for Hajduk Split in May 2022
Where will this fixture be played?This fixture will be played at the Stadion Poljud
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at SportsBet.io for Rijeka vs Hajduk Split
Single: WonCroatian Cup18:00/26 mayRijeka vs Hajduk SplitBet: Hajduk Split to win the trophyto:50% players believe that this bet will win!Single: WonCroatian Cup18:00/26 mayRijeka vs Hajduk SplitBet: Both to scoreto:50% players believe that this bet will win!