Cibalia vs Opatija: match statistics
Cibalia demonstrates significantly better home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +7 at their stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.6 goals per match at home, while Opatija scores only 0.45 goals away and fails to find the net in 55% of their away matches. The difference in offensive quality is substantial – Cibalia averages 4.1 shots on target in home matches compared to only 2.91 for the visitors away, and their conversion rate of 14% significantly surpasses Opatija's meager 5%. The visitors have a negative goal difference of -10 away and only 18% wins as an away team, which, combined with Cibalia's 40% clean sheets at home, makes the home victory the most likely scenario. The advantage in ball possession (56% vs 47%) and higher xG (1.61 vs 1.18) further confirm Cibalia's dominance in this matchup.
Cibalia vs Opatija: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cibalia played against Opatija in Druga HNL (Croatia). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Cibalia has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Opatija has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Cibalia scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 0.95. Opatija scores 0.64 and allows 1.27. Games in this league average 2.16 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Cibalia's games and 41% of Opatija's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 36%, compared with league averages of 42% for BTTS and 39% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cibalia has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.15 per game. Cibalia takes 9.6 shots per game, while Opatija takes 8.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Cibalia leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.91 goals per game after halftime. Opatija leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.27 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cibalia's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). For Opatija, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Druga HNL games average 2.16 goals. Both teams score in 42% of games, and 39% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Cibalia demonstrates significantly better home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +7 at their stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.6 goals per match at home, while Opatija scores only 0.45 goals away and fails to find the net in 55% of their away matches. The difference in offensive quality is substantial – Cibalia averages 4.1 shots on target in home matches compared to only 2.91 for the visitors away, and their conversion rate of 14% significantly surpasses Opatija's meager 5%. The visitors have a negative goal difference of -10 away and only 18% wins as an away team, which, combined with Cibalia's 40% clean sheets at home, makes the home victory the most likely scenario. The advantage in ball possession (56% vs 47%) and higher xG (1.61 vs 1.18) further confirm Cibalia's dominance in this matchup.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cibalia | Opatija | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.24 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Opatija is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Cibalia · 1.6 pts / game - Opatija
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cibalia is 98% better for: goals scored per game.
1.27 goals / game - Cibalia · 0.64 goals / game - Opatija
Cibalia is 34% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.95 goals / game - Cibalia · 1.27 goals / game - Opatija
Cibalia scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Opatija keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 meczów).
Opatija scores in 50% of games (11 of 22 meczów), while Cibalia keeps a clean sheet in 45% (10 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cibalia
Over / Under - Opatija
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cibalia is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.18 pts / game - Cibalia · 1.05 pts / game - Opatija
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cibalia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Opatija - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cibalia
Opatija
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Druga HNL).
Teams vs league
| Cibalia | Liga | Opatija | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.23 | 2.16 | ▼ 1.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 45% | 42% | • 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 45% | 39% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 33% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 62% | ▲ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 74% | ▲ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Cibalia's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Opatija. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cibalia vs Opatija?
The Druga HNL match finished Cibalia 2:0 Opatija. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cibalia and Opatija?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Cibalia won 2, Opatija won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cibalia vs Opatija?
Cibalia score 1.27 goals per game on average and Opatija 0.64. The Druga HNL average is 2.16 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 39% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Cibalia's matches and 41% of Opatija's.
What form are Cibalia and Opatija in?
Over the last 5 games Cibalia have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Opatija 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cibalia vs Opatija?
The statistical background for Cibalia vs Opatija — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.