Croatia - Druga HNLData current as of September 11, 2026

Hrvace vs Cibalia: match statistics

Hrvace crest
Hrvace
2 : 1half-time 1:0
Cibalia crest
Cibalia
135%(3.30)
X35%(3.00)
230%(2.10)

Statistical analysis indicates a closely contested match with a slight edge for the hosts. Hrvace are 10th in the table, but they show solid home form with a 36% win rate and a +1 goal difference at their own stadium. Cibalia, despite occupying a higher league position (4th place), perform poorly on the road with a 45% loss rate and a negative goal difference (-1). Both teams have similar average goals per match (2.09) and comparable xG values, suggesting evenly matched attacking potential. The recent form of both sides is inconsistent (Hrvace 1.4 PPG, Cibalia 1.2 PPG in their last 5 matches), which raises the probability of a draw. Considering Hrvace's home advantage and Cibalia's away struggles, the most likely result is a share of the points.

Hrvace vs Cibalia: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Hrvace played against Cibalia in Druga HNL (Croatia). The game was played on March 28, 2026. Final score: 2:1.

Recent form

Hrvace has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Cibalia has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Hrvace scores 0.96 goals per game and allows 1.35. Cibalia scores 1.30 and allows 0.91. Games in this league average 2.16 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 48% of Hrvace's games and 43% of Cibalia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 43%, compared with league averages of 41% for BTTS and 39% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Cibalia has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.14 per game. Hrvace takes 8.4 shots per game, while Cibalia takes 9.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Hrvace leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. Cibalia leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.91 after halftime.

When the teams score

Hrvace's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). For Cibalia, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Druga HNL games average 2.16 goals. Both teams score in 41% 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 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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

Statistical analysis indicates a closely contested match with a slight edge for the hosts. Hrvace are 10th in the table, but they show solid home form with a 36% win rate and a +1 goal difference at their own stadium. Cibalia, despite occupying a higher league position (4th place), perform poorly on the road with a 45% loss rate and a negative goal difference (-1). Both teams have similar average goals per match (2.09) and comparable xG values, suggesting evenly matched attacking potential. The recent form of both sides is inconsistent (Hrvace 1.4 PPG, Cibalia 1.2 PPG in their last 5 matches), which raises the probability of a draw. Considering Hrvace's home advantage and Cibalia's away struggles, the most likely result is a share of the points.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The seasonal BTTS rate for both teams stands at 45% each, but the league as a whole has a lower BTTS level (42%) and a very high clean sheet percentage (67%), favoring scenarios where one side fails to score. Hrvace boasts a solid defense (0.82 goals conceded per match and 45% clean sheets), while Cibalia averages only 1.0 goal per match, making the risk of the visitors not scoring significant. Furthermore, Hrvace's last 5 matches show low offensive productivity (0.6 goals per match) and only a 20% BTTS rate, reducing the overall likelihood of goals from both sides. Although xG metrics suggest decent scoring potential (xG for: 1.55 vs 1.31), the league's defensive profile and the hosts' defensive stability shift the balance towards BTTS = NO. The most probable outcomes are results like 1:0, 2:0, or 1:1, with the no-goal-for-one-team scenario occurring more frequently.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

The goal model indicates a moderately scoring match (expected_goals_total=2.30), closer to the league average (2.16) than high-scoring scenarios. Seasonal data supports a lower goal ceiling: Over 3.5 occurs rarely (Hrvace 27%, Cibalia 18%), while Under 3.5 dominates (73% and 82% respectively). Both teams also have a high clean sheet rate (45% each), which reduces the probability of an 'open' match with 4+ goals. Although Cibalia in their last 5 matches has a high Over 2.5 (80%) and BTTS (80%), Hrvace in the same period plays much more cautiously (0.6 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match), which stabilizes the total outcome. The comparison of chance quality (xG for/against) suggests a range of 2–3 goals rather than 4+, therefore the strongest pick is Under 3.5.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The strongest signal for the half-time result is a draw: Hrvace are level at HT in 64% of matches, and both teams have very low goal output in the first half (scoredAVGHT of 0.36 each; AVGHT 0.73–0.91). Simultaneously, Hrvace have a stronger seasonal profile at Full-Time (PPG 1.91 vs 1.27; scored 1.64 vs 1.00; conceded 0.82 vs 1.09), which increases the likelihood of them swinging the match after the break. Second-half data supports the scenario of the hosts grinding out the victory: Hrvace win the second half in 64% of cases, scoring an average of 1.27 goals with a low concession of 0.45. Cibalia more often draw the second half (55%) and have lower scoring output (0.64), alongside a very high failure to score in the second half rate (64%), suggesting issues with responding with goals after halftime. Despite Cibalia's better scoring form in the last 5 matches (1.6 goals per game), the high share of draws at HT and Hrvace's second-half superiority make the X/1 (Draw/Hrvace) variant the most probable.

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Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
1 : 1
Second half

Game stats

45Possession (%)55
HrvaceCibalia
13Shots9
HrvaceCibalia
10Shots on target6
HrvaceCibalia
1.7xG1.21
HrvaceCibalia
4Corners3
HrvaceCibalia
25Dangerous attacks30
HrvaceCibalia
-1Fouls-1
HrvaceCibalia
2Cards3
HrvaceCibalia

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

0.96Goals scored / game1.3
HrvaceCibalia
1.35Goals allowed / game0.91
HrvaceCibalia
57%Average possession51%
HrvaceCibalia
3.09Shots on target / game3.61
HrvaceCibalia

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

8.43Shots per game9.35
HrvaceCibalia
3.09Shots on target3.61
HrvaceCibalia
11.3%Shot conversion14%
HrvaceCibalia
57%Possession51%
HrvaceCibalia
1.14xG for1.4
HrvaceCibalia
1.3xG against1.23
HrvaceCibalia

Shooting quality

Hrvace: BalancedCibalia: Efficient finishing
HrvaceCibalia
Accuracy (shots on target)37%39%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.140.15
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.310.36

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Hrvace is 17% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / game - Hrvace · 1.2 pts / game - Cibalia

Hrvace
LWDLW
Season result split
26% W26% D48% L
Season (W-D-L)
6-6-11
1.04 pts / game · goal difference -9
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
4-3-4
Last 5 at home
1-2-2
DDLWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.08Opponent xG: 1.37BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 20%
Cibalia
WLLLW
Season result split
48% W22% D30% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-5-7
1.65 pts / game · goal difference +9
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
4-2-5
Last 5 away
2-0-3
LWWLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.39Opponent xG: 1.08BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow 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 35% better for: goals scored per game.

0.96 goals / game - Hrvace · 1.3 goals / game - Cibalia

Cibalia is 48% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.35 goals / game - Hrvace · 0.91 goals / game - Cibalia

Hrvace scoring profile: mixed

Hrvace scores in 61% of games (14 of 23 meczów), while Cibalia keeps a clean sheet in 48% (11 of 23 meczów).

Cibalia scoring profile: very strong

Cibalia scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while Hrvace keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 meczów).

22Goals scored (season)30
HrvaceCibalia
31Goals conceded (season)21
HrvaceCibalia
2.3Average goals per game2.22
HrvaceCibalia
3Goals scored (last 5)8
HrvaceCibalia
3Goals conceded (last 5)7
HrvaceCibalia

How often they score at least...

61%1 goal78%
HrvaceCibalia
26%2 goals35%
HrvaceCibalia
9%3 goals13%
HrvaceCibalia
0%4 goals4%
HrvaceCibalia

How often they concede at least...

74%1 goal52%
HrvaceCibalia
43%2 goals35%
HrvaceCibalia
13%3 goals4%
HrvaceCibalia
4%4 goals0%
HrvaceCibalia

* 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

13%BTTS at half-time13%
HrvaceCibalia
9%BTTS in both halves4%
HrvaceCibalia
22%Scored in both halves17%
HrvaceCibalia

BTTS and goal count

43%Min. 3 goals and BTTS39%
HrvaceCibalia
9%Min. 3 goals without BTTS4%
HrvaceCibalia
20%BTTS - last 580%
HrvaceCibalia

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.

1st half

70%Min. 1 goal before half-time61%
HrvaceCibalia
26%Min. 2 goals before half-time17%
HrvaceCibalia
4%Min. 3 goals before half-time4%
HrvaceCibalia

2nd half

70%Min. 1 goal after half-time65%
HrvaceCibalia
43%Min. 2 goals after half-time43%
HrvaceCibalia
13%Min. 3 goals after half-time22%
HrvaceCibalia

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Hrvace - half-time state
30% leading39% draw30% trailing
Cibalia - half-time state
26% leading48% draw26% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.3Points per game (1st half)1.26
HrvaceCibalia
0.48Goals scored (1st half)0.39
HrvaceCibalia
0.52Goals conceded (1st half)0.43
HrvaceCibalia
1Average goals (1st half)0.83
HrvaceCibalia
57%Clean sheet before half-time65%
HrvaceCibalia
61%No goal before half-time61%
HrvaceCibalia

After half-time (2nd half)

0.91Points per game (2nd half)1.7
HrvaceCibalia
0.48Goals scored (2nd half)0.91
HrvaceCibalia
0.83Goals conceded (2nd half)0.48
HrvaceCibalia
1.3Average goals (2nd half)1.39
HrvaceCibalia
43%Clean sheet after half-time70%
HrvaceCibalia
57%No goal after half-time43%
HrvaceCibalia

Hrvace - second-half results

13% W52% D35% L
30
Half-time points
11
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
21
Second-half points
-8
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.30
PPG before half-time
Lead holding87%

Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 26%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Cibalia - second-half results

43% W39% D17% L
29
Half-time points
9
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
39
Second-half points
+10
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.26
PPG before half-time
Lead holding185%

Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Hrvace - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.20
Goals scored / game0.40.2
Goals allowed / game0.40.2
Average goals per game0.80.4
1 goal60%40%
2 goals20%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%80%
No goal60%80%
Goal difference00
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2
Cibalia - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.801.20
Goals scored / game0.61.0
Goals allowed / game0.21.2
Average goals per game0.82.2
1 goal60%100%
2 goals20%80%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference+2-1
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 0% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Hrvace
ScoredConceded
5
1
0-15
2
5
16-30
4
6
31-45
5
8
46-60
3
7
61-75
3
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Cibalia
ScoredConceded
3
4
0-15
2
3
16-30
4
3
31-45
7
3
46-60
9
3
61-75
5
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.26
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
0.9 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
105%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
46%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+99%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
48%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
9%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 11 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Hrvace

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.16
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.23
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.18
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.05
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
74%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
157%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.36
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
14% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 23% come in the first quarter-hour.
14%

Cibalia

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.17
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.22
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-8.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.10
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.32
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
151%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
70%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.45
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Druga HNL).

Teams vs league

HrvaceLigaCibalia
Average goals per game 2.302.16 2.22
Both teams scored 48%41% 43%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 52%39% 43%
Clean sheets 26%34% 48%
Goal before half-time 70%63% 61%
Goal after half-time 70%74% 65%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.16
Average goals per game
41%
Both teams scored
39%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
34%
Clean sheets
1.30
Home goals / game
0.86
Away goals / game
+51%
Home attack advantage
+34%
Home defensive advantage
+23%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
63%
1 goal
23%
2 goals
6%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. HrvaceGoalPjero Škarić
  2. CibaliaYellow cardRenato Kelić
  3. HrvaceYellow cardIvan Ikić
  4. CibaliaSubstitutionOn: David ŽabecOff: Andrija Bubnjar
  5. HrvaceGoalPjero Škarić
  6. CibaliaGoalGabrijel Boban
  7. HrvaceSubstitutionOn: Roko ZilicOff: Vito Medić
  8. CibaliaSubstitutionOn: Marin KuzminskiOff: Ivo Vukić
  9. CibaliaYellow cardSven Sopić
  10. HrvaceYellow cardIvan Čurković
  11. CibaliaYellow cardMarin Grujević

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Hrvace's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Cibalia. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

HNK Cibalia Vinkovci
2 : 2
NK Hrvace
NK Hrvace
3 : 2
HNK Cibalia Vinkovci

FAQ

What was the result of Hrvace vs Cibalia?

The Druga HNL match finished Hrvace 2:1 Cibalia. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Hrvace and Cibalia?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hrvace won 1, Cibalia won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Hrvace vs Cibalia?

Hrvace score 0.96 goals per game on average and Cibalia 1.30. The Druga HNL average is 2.16 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 39% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Hrvace's matches and 43% of Cibalia's.

What form are Hrvace and Cibalia in?

Over the last 5 games Hrvace have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Cibalia 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hrvace vs Cibalia?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Hrvace vs Cibalia: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.