Hajduk Split takes top spot in HNL after defeating Slaven Belupo

Hajduk Split has reclaimed the top of the SuperSport HNL standings following a 1-0 victory over Slaven Belupo at Poljud. The decisive goal was scored by Dalisson de Almeida in the 22nd minute, assisted by Bamba. This win marks Hajduk's fifth consecutive victory in the league, bringing their total to 16 points.

Slaven Belupo put up a resilient defensive effort but struggled to create significant chances, particularly in the second half. The match was marked by a red card for Slaven's Filip Mažar in the 79th minute after receiving a second yellow card. Despite the loss, Slaven Belupo remains competitive, though the defeat ends their recent momentum.

The result has significant implications for the title race. With Dinamo Zagreb losing 4-2 to Osijek, Hajduk has moved into first place, while Dinamo has dropped to third. Statistical analysis suggests that while Dinamo remains the favorite for the title with a 65% probability, Hajduk's surge has increased their chances to 22%.