HNK Hajduk Split faces Osijek at Poljud in the 4th round of SuperSport HNL at 21:00. Hajduk, with 4 points, is sixth in the table, while Osijek leads with 9 points and a 9:1 goal difference. Coach Gonzalo Garcia notes Osijek's adjustments and improved individual quality. "Looking back at last season, they didn't deserve to be at the bottom. This season, they're calmer, made certain adjustments. They have greater individual quality, the coach works well, and they deserve to win. They come with full confidence," Garcia said.
Osijek's coach Federico Bessone announced their approach against Hajduk: "We'll have the same approach as against Lokomotive. If we go to Split and don't press, we'll concede a goal and lose. We'll play, take risks, because we don't really have anything to lose. The team has shown it has personality and will be ready." Hajduk is expected to start with Livaja in the 11, while Osijek's lineup will be confirmed by the coach.
The match will be officiated by Patrik Kolarić from Čakovac, assisted by Ivan Starčević from Bjelovar and Dario Kolarević from Zagreb. The fourth official is Filip Dragašević from Zagreb. VAR referee is Fran Jović from Zagreb, with assistant VAR referee Luka Pušić from Zagreb. The match will be broadcast on MAXSport 1 and the HDTV channel.
