HNK Sibenik vs. NK Varaždin
In the opening match of the upcoming HNL round, HNK Sibenik will clash with NK Varaždin at Stadion Šubicevac. The two teams are closely positioned in the standings, with HNK Sibenik sitting in 4th place with 9 points and NK Varaždin following closely behind in 5th place with 8 points. The encounter promises to be a thrilling one as both teams look to secure a vital victory.
Istra 1961 vs. Lokomotiva Zagreb
Istra 1961 will face Lokomotiva Zagreb at Stadion Aldo Drosina in a match where both teams will be eager to secure the three points. Istra 1961 currently sits in 6th place with 7 points, while Lokomotiva Zagreb is lower down the table in 8th place with 2 points. Lokomotiva Zagreb will be looking to improve their away form, having lost 4 of their last 6 matches on the road in the HNL.
Osijek vs. Slaven Belupo
Osijek will take on Slaven Belupo at Stadion Gradski vrt in a crucial encounter at the bottom of the standings. Osijek is in 9th place with 1 point, while Slaven Belupo sits at the bottom in 10th place, also with 1 point. Osijek will draw confidence from their recent head-to-head record against Slaven Belupo, with 3 wins in their last 6 meetings.
Dinamo Zagreb vs. Hajduk Split
The highly anticipated Eternal Derby between Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split is set to take place at Stadion Maksimir. Dinamo Zagreb currently leads the standings with 13 points, while Hajduk Split follows closely behind in 3rd place with 11 points. Hajduk Split has been drawing a lot of matches away from home this season, with 100% of their away games ending in draws. They will be looking to break that trend and secure a positive result in this important clash.