Opatija vs Hrvace: match statistics

Opatija are showing clearly superior form: they have collected 10 points from their last five matches, recording 3 wins, a draw and just one defeat, while scoring 12 goals. Hrvace have lost all 5 of their most recent games, scoring just 1 goal and conceding 11, highlighting problems both in front of goal and defensively. In their only away match so far, the visitors lost 0:3, failed to register a shot on target and recorded an average xG of just 0.37, while allowing 1.92 xG at their own end. Opatija drew their only league match to date 2:2, but their current attacking form suggests they should exploit the opponent’s weaknesses. The advantage in form, goal output and the quality of chances created points towards a home win.

The strongest signal against BTTS - Yes comes from Hrvace’s form: the team has scored just 1 goal in its last 5 matches, averaging 0.2 per game, and lost all five. In the current away data, Hrvace has failed to score, with 100% of such matches ending without a goal from them, despite conceding an average of 3.0 goals. Opatija are in significantly better attacking form, scoring 2.4 goals per match in their last five outings, while Hrvace allowed opponents to score 2.2 goals. However, the hosts conceded an average of 1.4 goals in their last five matches, and their latest BTTS rate stands at 80%; still, the visitors’ poor finishing clearly limits the chances of both teams scoring. The more likely scenario is therefore that Opatija score at least once, while Hrvace once again fail to respond with a goal.

Opatija have scored 12 goals in their last five matches, averaging 2.4 per game, while Hrvace have conceded 11 goals over the same period, averaging 2.2. The visitors have lost all of their last five matches and scored just one goal during that run, which significantly limits their projected contribution but also points to a clear home advantage. The average xG from the last five matches stands at 1.21 for Opatija and 1.26 for Hrvace, while their defenses allowed 1.36 and 1.54 xG, respectively. Over 2.5 goals landed in 80% of Opatija’s last five matches and in 60% of Hrvace’s games, but the visitors’ poor finishing reduces confidence in a high over. The strongest signal is Over 1.5 goals, as Opatija’s attack alone has favourable conditions to produce at least two goals against a defense conceding 2.2 goals per game.

Opatija are in clearly better form: they have averaged 2.4 goals and won 60% of their last five matches, while Hrvace have scored just 0.2 goals per game and lost all five fixtures. A draw at half-time is nevertheless the most realistic outcome, as Opatija were level after 45 minutes in 50% of their recent matches and Hrvace in 40%; the visitors failed to score a single first-half goal on average during this period. After the break, the hosts’ advantage should grow, as Opatija average 1.5 goals in second halves and concede none, whereas Hrvace score only 0.2 and allow opponents 1.4. In addition, the visitors lost the second half in 60% of their recent matches, while the hosts won it in 75% of cases. The HT/FT scenario of a draw at half-time and an Opatija win at full-time best combines a cautious start with a very clear home advantage after the break.