During the first half of April, last year, The Boys in White-and-Blue were second-to-last with only 21 points. Now, they are at 47.
26 championship rounds this season, Osijek is still placed 3rd, behind Rijeka and Dinamo and above Hajduk and the rest. Osijek has almost increased their count by more than 200%. Last year, Osijek was second-to-last, only behind Zagreb and Istra being ahead by 2 meager points. Osijek experienced the biggest surge compared to the rest this year. Second to Osijek is Rijeka with +13, Istra being better by 7 points.
Split is coming this April again
On the other hand, Split has lost on the points front with -21, Lokomotiva with -13 and Inter with -10. The mentioned data stands testament to Osijek’s achievement and affirms their place in comparison to last year’s battle for survival that encumbered them for a long time, including their fans. Split came here one year ago, in Gradki Vrt, on the 8th of April, now coming on the 9th. In last year’s duel, that ended 0:0 without a clear winner, Osijek was manned by: Malenica, Radotić, Škorić, Lukić, Čuljak, Kurtović, Mioč (Šarić), Šorša, Vojnović(Roce), Knežević (Lesjak) and Grgić.
