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D. Zagreb vs Hajduk Split Prediction & Betting tips
Zagreb in a state of emergency! On Friday evening, the eternal derby between the two arch rivals Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split is on. The showdown of the two most successful Croatian clubs is not just about the prestigious derby victory, but also about important points in the championship fight of the 1st HNL.
As expected, Dinamo Zagreb is against Hajduk Split according to odds bookie favorite. A tip on the Croatian record champion will be quite promising in the strong season performance, especially since the arch rival from Split recently presented in the best shape. In addition, Zagreb wants revenge for the latest Derbypleite.
The Maksimir Stadium of the “Modri” will turn into a real cauldron on Friday night. In the explosive match between the two top clubs of the 1st HNL can be expected with a sold-out arena.
With a home win over archrival Dinamo Zagreb wants to expand the league lead and make a clear statement in the title race. Also in view of the upcoming task in the Champions League a derby success for the self-confidence of the “Modri” would be very significant.
In the coming week is the away game at Atalanta Bergamo, where Dinamo Zagreb set the course for the knockout round of the premier class with a win.
Dinamo Zagreb:
Dinamo Zagreb are playing a tough season. The Croatian record champion qualified with considerable achievements for the group stage of the premier class and caused there so far a sensation.
In the last group game of the premier class, the “Modri” surprisingly lost a comfortable lead against the Ukrainian representatives from Donetsk and therefore must continue to fear for a knockout stage.
The draw against Shakhtar Donetsk was a painful one, because until the end of regular time Zagreb led 3-1. The Ukrainian guests were silent with a double in injury time the domestic fans. Mouth wipe and carry on, is now the motto of the Croatian record champions.
In the coming week, the “Modri” will most likely regain second place in a win over Atalanta Bergamo. It is unlikely that Donetsk will score three points in the away game against Manchester City.
Before the important game in the premier class, however, Dinamo Zagreb will have to compete against the archrival in the domestic league. With a game less on the account leads the “Modri” meanwhile, the 1st HNL. The four-point cushion on Hajduk Split could be extended to ten points.
Coach Nenad Bjelica will have little to complain about his team’s season so far. Above all the achievements in front of native scenery were outstanding. Dinamo Zagreb won six home matches in a row against Heimjem Donezk in all competitions and did not concede a single goal.
With 28 goals Dinamo Zagreb is currently the strongest offensive in the league and with only six goals the strongest defense of the league. Since the away defeat at bottom Varazdin won the “Modri” at national level all the mandatory games. HNK Rijeka came under the wheels on the last match day. Zagreb won 5: 0 at last year’s runner-up.
The military hospital of the “Modri” has not changed recently. Ademi, Goyak and Gavranovic are still on the injured list.
Hajduk Split:
Hajduk Split wants to end the dominance of Dinamo Zagreb. The six-time Croatian champions started promisingly in the new season, but let last important points lie and thus lost the championship lead. With four points behind and one more game on the account, the “Bili” from Split has to win against the archrival.
Before the international break Hajduk Split won an open fight against NK Osijek. The “Bili” was still able to rock a 3-2 lead in the final quarter hour despite double outnumbered over time. With home win over Osijek, the second-placed HNL also extended its strong home series.
All eight home games this season have been won, including the first derby between Hajduk Split and Dinamo Zagreb. A forecast on the “Bili” in the away games, however, has only proved true once.
So far, Hajduk Split has an away balance of 1-3-3. Only the away game at the bottom of the table Varazdin was won.
In order to win the six-point match with arch-rivals from Zagreb, Hajduk will have to increase considerably. With the poor performances on foreign terrain an away victory of the “Bili” would be surprising.
Unlike Dinamo Zagreb Hajduk Split has no double burden. The “Bili” was namely eliminated in qualifying for the Europa League by Gzira, a Maltese club, much to the displeasure of their own followers.
Since Hajduk Split was also eliminated from the Croatian Cup, “Bili” can concentrate fully on the 1st HNL. Jairo da Silva, top scorer of the “Bili”, will miss the derby after being sent off against NK Osijek.
Similarly, Mario Vuskovic is also missing. Coach Damir Buric has not really made up for the suspended goal-getter in his team, so it remains to be seen how the offensive will go without the Brazilian.
In addition missing with Posavec, Juranovic, Nejasmic and Bradaric other regular players. In total there are eight players on the injured list, which significantly limits the options of coach Damir Buric.
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