HNK Hajduk Split currently occupies fourth place in the Croatian First Football League after five rounds. This is the key takeaway from a BBC report published on Monday, August 31st.

The Poljud club has gathered 10 points from three wins, one draw, and one loss. Their goal tally stands at 11 scored and five conceded, giving them a goal difference of plus six. They currently trail leaders NK Osijek by just two points in a very tight title race. The latest verified data confirms their recent form sequence is WWWDL.

What is the current league standing?

Hajduk is right in the thick of the battle for European qualification. According to the table key published by the BBC, the top three spots in the HNL lead to UEFA Champions League qualifying, while fourth place secures entry to UEFA Conference League qualifying. With a mere two-point gap, every win in the coming matches directly impacts these ambitious goals. You can track the current placement in detail on our standings page.

What's next in Hajduk's schedule?

The next challenge for the Whites awaits this very week. Hajduk travels to face Rudes away on Saturday, September 6th. Rudes currently sits in eighth place in the table, presenting another important test for a team looking to maintain pressure at the top. The full match schedule can be found on our fixtures portal.

How does the competition at the top look?

The fight for the HNL title looks exceptionally exciting. Hajduk's deficit of only two points shows how open everything is. Osijek as the leader has the advantage, but the gap is minimal. The clubs behind Hajduk are also very close, meaning every point will be decisive in the upcoming rounds. Such tension at the top of the table promises an exciting autumn in Croatian football.

For all statistical data on players and teams, visit our stats page. The match against Rudes will be played on September 6th, 2026.