League-position context
HNK Hajduk Split rank2nd
HNK Rijeka rank4th
HNK Hajduk Split points71
HNK Rijeka points49
HNK Hajduk Split: #2 ยท 71 pts ยท GD +24
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 39 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
HNK Rijeka: #4 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +0
22 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.