Predictions for the 1. HNL game Hajduk Split vs. HNK Gorica
Hajduk Split - HNK Gorica betting tip & best odds | 31.10.2026
Hajduk Split host HNK Gorica at Poljud on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 in Matchday 12 of the 1. HNL. The league leaders have a strong home record and enter the game unbeaten in their last five, while Gorica arrive in 10th place looking to improve on a difficult start to the campaign.
Our betting tips for Hajduk Split vs HNK Gorica
Hajduk’s position at the top of the table, together with their excellent record at Poljud, makes the home side the clear choice for this fixture. Gorica have taken only seven points from 11 matches and have struggled to turn draws into wins. Our first sports betting tip is a Hajduk victory, while the second prediction is that at least one team will fail to score. Gorica have managed just seven league goals so far, and Hajduk have conceded only 11. That combination makes “Both teams to score: No” a reasonable option, even though Hajduk’s recent 2–2 draw shows that they can be involved in open games. As ever, consider the odds alongside your own assessment and bet responsibly.
- Tip 1: Hajduk Split to win at odds of 1.33 — Hajduk have won five and drawn one of their six home league matches. Their overall record of seven wins from 11 games also contrasts sharply with Gorica’s single victory.
- Tip 2: Both teams to score — No at odds of 1.77 — Gorica’s seven goals in 11 matches point to a limited attacking return, while Hajduk’s defensive record is the stronger of the two. A home win without a Gorica goal is a plausible outcome.
These are our betting tips today, based on the teams’ league records, recent results and the difference in their home and away performances. The home win is the main football bet today; the no-goal-for-both-teams option offers an alternative angle for bettors who expect Hajduk to control the match.
Best odds and bookmaker options
The listed best price for a Hajduk win is 1.33 with Bet365. The draw is available at 5.25 through Paripesa, while Mozzart offers 9.50 for a Gorica victory. For the goals market, Bet365 lists “Yes” at 2.10, and 1win offers “No” at 1.77. Those prices broadly reflect the gap between the teams: Hajduk are strong favourites, while a draw or away win would be a less likely result. Our experience comparing bookmakers is that odds and available markets can vary, so it is worth checking the latest prices before placing a bet. You can also explore our best betting sites to compare operators and find a market that suits your approach.
Hajduk Split performance check
Hajduk Split come into Matchday 12 as league leaders with 23 points from 11 matches. Their record stands at seven wins, two draws and two defeats, with 21 goals scored and 11 conceded. The numbers show a side that has been productive in attack while also keeping its defensive record relatively controlled.
Their home form is particularly impressive. Hajduk have won five of six league games at Poljud and drawn the other, remaining unbeaten on their own ground. That consistency gives Gonzalo’s side a solid platform against a Gorica team that has found wins hard to come by. Hajduk’s last outing ended in a 2–2 away draw against NK Istra 1961. It interrupted a run of four wins in their previous five matches, but extended their unbeaten sequence to five games: four victories and one draw.
The draw at Istra also underlines why Hajduk cannot assume that the points will arrive without effort. They will need to turn possession and home advantage into clear chances, then remain alert at the back. Still, their league position, scoring record and results at Poljud all support the view that they are well placed to dictate the contest.
How is HNK Gorica currently doing?
HNK Gorica sit 10th with seven points after 11 league matches. They have recorded one win, four draws and six defeats, scoring seven goals and conceding 15. That return leaves them with ground to make up, and their low scoring total is a concern ahead of a visit to the league leaders.
Gorica’s away record offers a mixed picture: one win, one draw and three losses from five matches. They have shown that they can take points on the road, but they have not yet produced the consistency needed to climb the table. Their most recent match was a 0–0 home draw with Lokomotiva Zagreb. It was a clean sheet and a point, but also another game in which they failed to find the net.
Coach Mario Carević will want his players to stay compact and make the most of any opportunities on the counterattack or from set pieces. A disciplined defensive display could keep Gorica in contention, but they will need more attacking threat than their season total suggests if they are to trouble Hajduk at Poljud.
The last direct duels
Hajduk have had the upper hand in the last five meetings across all competitions, winning four times. Gorica have won once, and there have been no draws in that sample. The latest encounter finished 2–1 to Hajduk, with the same scoreline recorded in the most recent 1. HNL meeting. These results add weight to the home side’s status as favourites, although past meetings are only one part of the picture and do not guarantee the same outcome this time.
Match conclusion and prediction
The key contrast is between Hajduk’s reliable home form and Gorica’s difficult league campaign. The hosts have collected 16 of their 23 points at Poljud, where they are unbeaten, while the visitors have managed only one win in 11 league matches and have scored fewer than a goal per game on average. Hajduk’s recent run and the head-to-head record further strengthen the case for a home victory.
Gorica may try to frustrate the leaders with a cautious approach, and Hajduk’s 2–2 draw in their previous match is a reminder that defensive concentration matters. Even so, the hosts have more evidence of consistent quality and should have enough to claim all three points. Our main prediction is Hajduk Split to win, with “Both teams to score: No” as the secondary selection. For readers looking beyond this fixture, our betting tips for tomorrow offer more match previews and football predictions to consider.
Performance
Hajduk Split performance of the last 6 home matches
HNK Gorica performance of the last 4 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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Hajduk Split
|
23 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 11 | 10 |
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2
|
Dinamo Zagreb
|
22 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 13 | 12 |
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3
|
NK Varaždin
|
18 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
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4
|
NK Osijek
|
17 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 3 |
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5
|
HNK Rijeka
|
17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 3 |
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6
|
NK Istra 1961
|
16 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 18 | 3 |
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7
|
Slaven Belupo
|
13 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 25 | -11 |
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8
|
Lokomotiva Zagreb
|
11 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 17 | -4 |
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9
|
NK Rudeš
|
10 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 27 | -13 |
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10
|
HNK Gorica
|
7 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 15 | -8 |
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