Croatian league set for dramatic final day with Rijeka, Dinamo and Hajduk able to clinch title
- by croatiaweek
- in Sport
Hajduk Split
With just one round remaining, the SuperSport HNL is set for a dramatic final day as Rijeka, Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split all head into the final matchday with a shot at lifting the Croatian league title.
It’s a scenario rarely seen in top-flight European football – and one that promises a dramatic Sunday evening.
After Rijeka’s 2-1 defeat to Hajduk and Dinamo’s 1-1 draw with Lokomotiva, the title race has reopened in sensational fashion.
Rijeka and Dinamo are now tied on points, with Hajduk trailing by just two, setting up an all-or-nothing final round where every goal could determine the champion.
All three decisive matches will kick off simultaneously on Sunday evening:
• Rijeka vs Slaven Belupo
• Dinamo Zagreb vs Varaždin
• Šibenik vs Hajduk Split
What Each Team Needs
Rijeka are in the strongest position. Thanks to a better head-to-head record against both Dinamo and Hajduk, a win at home against Slaven would see them crowned champions regardless of other results.
If Rijeka draw, then the door opens for Dinamo, who would take the title with a win over Varaždin.
But if Dinamo also fail to win, Hajduk can complete an astonishing turnaround by beating already relegated Šibenik.
In that case, all three clubs would finish level on points, but Hajduk would top the mini-league between the three with 12 points (Rijeka 10, Dinamo 9).
Hajduk must win to have any chance and will be hoping both rivals slip up. Should Rijeka finish level on points with just one of their rivals – either Dinamo or Hajduk – they would still come out on top due to superior head-to-head results in both cases.
A Wild Ending in Store
It’s a truly unprecedented situation – one that even the most optimistic Hajduk fans had given up on after their recent loss to Dinamo, and with coach Gennaro Gattuso on his way out of the club.
With everything to play for, the final round of the SuperSport HNL promises drama, emotion and unforgettable moments. Croatian football fans are in for a Sunday to remember.
