HNK Hajduk Split return to the Rujevica stadium on Sunday, a ground where they have not scored a league goal in nearly four years. The last time they managed it was on November 2, 2022, when Chidozie Awaziem secured victory with his solitary strike.
Since then, four league matches have been played there, with Hajduk failing to score in all of them. Rijeka won three of those encounters, while two ended in 0-0 draws. In the spring Croatian Cup quarter-final, Rijeka won 3-2 in one of the more attractive recent derbies.
The last league goal for Hajduk at Rujevica was scored by Nigerian centre-back Chidozie Awaziem. "The only scorer was Nigerian defender Chidozie Awaziem," the player himself recalled. It was his only goal for the club during his loan spell from Boavista.
The Whites enter this Adriatic Derby in superb form. They currently sit top of the HNL table with 16 points from seven rounds. Their last five matches have yielded five wins, the latest a 1-0 victory over Slaven Belupo. Check the team's detailed stats and follow the upcoming fixtures.
The next challenge is the trip to Rijeka, who are in fifth place. The match of the 8th SuperSport League round kicks off on Sunday at 5 PM. Hajduk will aim to break the negative streak and strengthen their lead at the top.
First reported at Index.hr Sport
