League-position context
HNK Hajduk Split rank2nd
HNK Rijeka rank4th
HNK Hajduk Split points72
HNK Rijeka points65
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 Rijeka: #4 ยท 65 pts ยท GD +20
7 pts off the top 2. 34 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.