Gorica vs Hajduk Split Prediction: Can Hajduk continue their good run?

Hajduk Split have had a great start to the season and after 6 rounds are at the top of the HNL standings. The team from Split will try at all costs to stay at the top as long as possible, but this week they visit Gorica, which can be tricky. The guests from Split are the favorites in this match, although the odds for their victory is higher than anyone could guess. Gorica will definitely be motivated against a renowned opponent because every point means a lot to them in the new season in the HNL.

Gorica

Form: WDLWD

After great growth in the second half of last year under the leadership of a new coach and avoiding relegation to the second league, Gorica continued at a good pace in the new season. We are currently looking at a completely new Gorica, solid defensively but not scoring many goals. After six rounds played, Gorica are currently in the golden middle in fifth place, which they deserved with two celebrations, three draws, and only one defeat, while the most important thing to emphasize is that together with Hajduk, they have the best defense in the league, which concedes an average of only 0.7 goals per match. It should also be added that at this early stage, they were forced to change their coach because the man who raised them from the ashes, Zeljko Sopic, took over Rijeka. He is being replaced by proven expert Dinko Jelicic, who started with a victory over Rudes, so he is expected to continue his solid results.

Hajduk Split

Form: WLWWL

Compared to last season, Hajduk have a much better rotation this season, and we would say quality. Under the leadership of coach Ivan Leko, who is finally returning to the bench for this match after serving his suspension, and the unquestionable leader Marko Livaja, Hajduk started well and after six rounds played, they have five wins and one loss. They suffered their only defeat in the previous round, and it was completely undeserved against Istra, but then in the cup with half a team without a lot of important players, they healed their wounds and won away with lower league team Gornja Vrba with a convincing 6:0. Today they have a very demanding test and a match in which it will be seen whether they are really material for the title this year, but in any case, with a weakened Dinamo, a very interesting season awaits us in which the Split club has a serious chance to threaten the current defending champions.

Expert Betting Tips

In recent times, Hajduk have recorded very good results against Gorica, as in the last five matches they have won four times with one draw. As for the matches on the field of Gorica, the situation is also favorable for Hajduk, because in the last five visits they won three times with one draw and one loss. Hajduk had a great start to the season and is in the leading position despite a sudden defeat against Istra at home in the last round. Hajduk regularly wins against Gorica, but this time there may be problems, as Gorica knows how to play a closed, defensive formation. Three of the last five games between these two teams ended with less than 1.5 goals, so many goals cannot be expected this time either. However, I think Hajduk are highly motivated to win and at least 1.5 goals will be scored in this match.