HNK Hajduk Split continues its season with a domestic clash against Lokomotiva in matchday five of the SuperSport HNL. The match is scheduled for today at 18:30 at Poljud stadium and will be broadcast on MAXSport channels via MAXTV and HDTV platforms. The report was filed by Index.hr Sport.
The club returns to HNL action after securing a place in the Conference League by defeating Rakova, ending a 16-year period without European qualification. This fixture was originally planned for Maksimir due to renovations at Poljud but will now be held in Split. Hajduk enters the match fourth in the standings with 7 points from 4 games, recording 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. They have scored 9 goals this season, conceded 5, and trail leaders NK Osijek by 5 points.
Where can you watch the Hajduk vs Lokomotiva match?
The broadcast of the match between Hajduk and Lokomotiva is available on MAXSport programming. Viewers can follow it via MAXTV and HDTV platforms. This is the fifth round of the Croatian championship, with kick-off set for 18:30. Simultaneously, in the other time slot at 21:00, Gorica will play against Rijeka. Gorica's coach Matjaž Keka took over the team after its European campaign ended against Danish side Midtjylland. Gorica has failed to score a goal in its last four rounds.
What is Hajduk's condition ahead of this match?
HNK Hajduk Split comes into this match with confidence following European success. However, Lokomotiva presents a demanding opponent in this segment of the season. The Split side must be wary in defense, having conceded 5 goals so far, which you can track in more detail on our stats page. Hajduk ended a 16-year streak without qualifying for European competitions. This is a significant achievement that gives the team extra momentum before returning to league battles. Their next engagement is already on September 6th away against Rudes, who currently sit eighth in the table.
What does this match mean for the rest of the season?
A victory in this match would be important for Hajduk to close the gap on the leading clubs. Given the aim of winning the title, every point is precious. The current goal difference (+4) shows a solid attack but also an area for improvement in defense. The team has a challenging schedule ahead, and all upcoming matches can be found on our fixtures list. The match against Lokomotiva will test the players' concentration after the emotional European success. Hajduk hopes to continue with positive results to move closer to the top.
