Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 Hajduk Split result, stats and report

Dinamo Zagreb dominated from start to finish but could not hold on for victory, as Istra 1961 twice levelled in a 2-2 draw that will frustrate the Croatian giants. Smail Prevljak's 84th-minute equaliser completed the comeback and denied Dinamo what their performance clearly deserved.

Dion Beljo's 28th-minute finish was enough to hand Gorica a shock 1-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Croatian 1. HNL, with the visitors thoroughly outplaying the hosts across nearly every department. Dinamo created chances but wasted three big opportunities, and that lack of accountability in front of goal cost them dearly.

Lokomotiva Zagreb produced a ruthless away performance at Hajduk Split, winning 2-0 in the Croatian 1. HNL despite controlling just 35 percent of possession. Hajduk were outshot, outworked in attack, and left to rue a red card that compounded their misery.

Rijeka host Hajduk Split in a Croatian 1. HNL derby on Saturday 19 September, with the home side's perfect defensive record at Rujevica making this a fascinating tactical puzzle for the visitors.

Dinamo Zagreb carry a flawless record and a dominant head-to-head history into Saturday's Zagreb derby. Lokomotiva arrive with two long-term absences and a momentum slope that is heading in the wrong direction.

Hajduk Split have kept back-to-back clean sheets at home this season and carry the structural advantages of a side that knows exactly how to operate in their own stadium. Lokomotiva arrive with two long-term absentees and an away record that offers little cause for confidence.

Dinamo Zagreb travel to Osijek on Saturday having won all three of their opening league fixtures, but a home side quietly building momentum could make Stadion Gradski Vrt a difficult place to visit this weekend.