HNK Hajduk Split faces Raków Częstochowa in Poland

HNK Hajduk Split travels to Poland for a match against Raków Częstochowa on Thursday. The club announced the news on its official website hajduk.hr, with site access protected against malicious bots.

When and where is the match being played?

The match between Hajduk and Raków Częstochowa will be played on Thursday. The event will take place in Poland, meaning the Split-based club will have to travel. This fixture comes as Hajduk sits fourth in the HNL with 7 points from 4 games. Their win-draw-loss record is 2-1-1, with recent form reading WWDL. They have scored 9 goals this season while conceding 5, giving them a +4 goal difference.

What is the current league situation?

Hajduk currently trails leaders NK Osijek by five points in the title race. This makes every upcoming league fixture vital for keeping in touch at the top. Following the Polish trip, the Split club will face Rudes away on Sunday, 6 September 2026. Rudes currently sits eighth in the table, making this away fixture a key opportunity to pick up points. You can follow the full match schedule on our fixtures page.

What does this mean for the club?

The trip to Poland presents a logistical challenge but also an opportunity for the squad to build momentum before returning to league duties. The current HNL performance, with 7 points from 4 matches, shows a solid start to the season. However, the five-point gap to Osijek demands consistency. A goal difference of +4 is among the best in the league and indicates a good offensive and defensive balance. You can view more detailed team statistics on the stats page.

What comes after this trip?

After the match in Poland, the focus immediately returns to the HNL. The away fixture at Rudes on 6 September will be an immediate chance to secure three points and cut the gap at the top of the table. You can follow the current league standings on the standings page. Hajduk must use this run of matches to build momentum for the middle part of the season, having already shown an ability to score goals but needing to maintain defensive focus.