League-position context
HNK Hajduk Split rank2nd
HNK Gorica rank6th
HNK Hajduk Split points72
HNK Gorica points45
HNK Hajduk Split: #2 ยท 72 pts ยท GD +33
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 41 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
HNK Gorica: #6 ยท 45 pts ยท GD -7
27 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.