HNK Hajduk Split defeated NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 2:0 in round 5 of the SuperSport HNL 2026/2027 season. The match took place on Saturday, August 31, 2026, at the Poljud Stadium in Split.
The image from the game was captured by Zvonimir Barisin for PIXSELL. The 4000 x 2422 pixel photo shows Hajduk player Alberto del Moral in action.
The game ended without goals despite attempts from both sides. Hajduk had more territorial possession but failed to break down Lokomotiva's well-organized defence. The visitors from Zagreb rarely ventured forward, focusing on a solid defensive setup. The 0:0 scoreline reflected this tactical stalemate.
Alberto del Moral was among the players trying to unlock the Zagreb block. However, the final touch or a precise shot was missing from the home side. This result brings only one point for the Whites, which isn't enough to move up the standings table.
After five rounds played, Hajduk sits in 4th place in the HNL with 10 points. Their record is three wins, one draw, and one loss. In their last three matches, they have recorded one win, one draw, and one loss (WDL). They have scored 11 goals and conceded 5, giving them a +6 goal difference.
They trail leaders NK Osijek by just two points. They famously thrashed Osijek 4:0 in the previous round on August 23rd. That result shows the potential within the squad, which wasn't use in this match against Lokomotiva. More detailed numbers can be found on our stats page.
Hajduk's next challenge is a home fixture against NK Slaven Belupo. The match is scheduled for September 12, 2026, at Poljud. Slaven Belupo currently occupies 9th place in the table, making Hajduk the favourite on paper. However, a much better attacking performance is needed to secure the points.
This match kicks off a run of three games in ten days. The schedule can be followed on our fixtures calendar. The manager will need to find a solution to the offensive problems visible against Lokomotiva to maintain the pace in the title race. Hajduk's chance to get back to winning ways comes in just under two weeks.
