League-position context
HNK Rijeka rank2nd
HNK Hajduk Split rank3rd
HNK Rijeka points74
HNK Hajduk Split points68
HNK Rijeka: #2 ยท 74 pts ยท GD +39
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 41 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
HNK Hajduk Split: #3 ยท 68 pts ยท GD +28
6 pts off the top 2. 35 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.