As the championship draws to a close, the picture becomes clearer… Some old habits are returning, and they are that Dinamo, despiteč despite all the turbulence during the season, it is still the best team in the championship. The people of Zagreb were expecting a setback Rivers which lost the code Locomotives 3-1 and for the first time since the beginning of the season, after a full round, they hold the lead.
This also means that if Dinamo wins everything to the end, they will be champions. Rijeka also has its fate in its own hands, because if Rijeka wins the remaining four rounds, they will be champions.
The clash of decisions could happen, and probably will indeed be, an inter-personal derby on Rujevici which will be played tonight from 19:30 as part of the 33rd round of the HNL. Rijeka welcomes Dinamo in a direct clash, so everything will be clearer after that.
We have listed everything for victories, but what if, for example, the derby ends in a draw? Then, of course, Dinamo would remain in first place, but a draw in the derby would suit Zagrebčians in the event that they tie with Rijeka in the remaining rounds. If both teams would have the same number of points at the end of the season, Dinamo is in a better position because out of the three international derbies this season, the Blues have won two (2-1, 1-0), and one was a draw ( 2-2).
Therefore, Rijeka will definitely have stronger pressure and a greater imperative to win because they are currently looking at Dinamo in the back. Lokomotiva did a great job in Kranjčevićeva and possibly determined the champion of the biggerć in the 32nd round…
Fight for the title, schedule to the end
Round 33: Rijeka – Dinamo (5.5., 19.30)
34. kolo: Be yours – River (11.5., 17 sati), Dinamo – Osijek (May 11, 7:30 p.m.)
Round 35: Slaven – Dinamo (18.5., 19.10), Osijek – River (19.5., 19.30)
36th round (May 25, 7 p.m.): River – Slaven, Dinamo – You’re blushing