Croatia - Druga HNLData current as of September 12, 2026

Rudeš vs Opatija: match statistics

Rudeš crest
Rudeš
2 : 0half-time 1:0
Opatija crest
Opatija
165%(1.62)
X25%(3.65)
210%(5.60)

As the league leader with a 70% home win rate, Rudeš holds a clear advantage over Opatija, who win merely 20% of their away matches. In home fixtures, the hosts score an average of 1.4 goals while conceding only 0.6, translating to an impressive 60% clean sheet rate. Away from home, Opatija shows very poor offensive efficiency (averaging 0.5 goals, failing to score in 50% of matches) and a negative goal difference of -8. The difference in xG (1.53 for Rudeš vs 1.17 for Opatija) and ball possession advantage (54% vs 47%) further confirm the hosts' dominance. The recent form of both teams (Rudeš: wlwwd, Opatija: dwwdd) indicates a balanced disposition; however, Rudeš's advantage at their home stadium should determine the outcome. Considering all statistics, a home win is the most probable scenario for this matchup.

Rudeš vs Opatija: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Rudeš played against Opatija in Druga HNL (Croatia). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 2:0.

Recent form

Rudeš has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Opatija has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.

Scoring records

Rudeš scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 0.90. Opatija scores 0.67 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 2.17 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 38% of Rudeš's games and 43% of Opatija's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 38%, compared with league averages of 42% for BTTS and 39% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Rudeš has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.14 per game. Rudeš takes 10.2 shots per game, while Opatija takes 8.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Rudeš leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 0.38 goals per game after halftime. Opatija leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.29 after halftime.

When the teams score

Rudeš's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 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 2.17 goals. Both teams score in 42% of games, and 39% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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

As the league leader with a 70% home win rate, Rudeš holds a clear advantage over Opatija, who win merely 20% of their away matches. In home fixtures, the hosts score an average of 1.4 goals while conceding only 0.6, translating to an impressive 60% clean sheet rate. Away from home, Opatija shows very poor offensive efficiency (averaging 0.5 goals, failing to score in 50% of matches) and a negative goal difference of -8. The difference in xG (1.53 for Rudeš vs 1.17 for Opatija) and ball possession advantage (54% vs 47%) further confirm the hosts' dominance. The recent form of both teams (Rudeš: wlwwd, Opatija: dwwdd) indicates a balanced disposition; however, Rudeš's advantage at their home stadium should determine the outcome. Considering all statistics, a home win is the most probable scenario for this matchup.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

56Possession (%)44
RudešOpatija
7Shots11
RudešOpatija
2Shots on target3
RudešOpatija
1.06xG1.32
RudešOpatija
3Corners5
RudešOpatija
64Dangerous attacks57
RudešOpatija
-1Fouls-1
RudešOpatija
3Cards4
RudešOpatija

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.

1.19Goals scored / game0.67
RudešOpatija
0.9Goals allowed / game1.24
RudešOpatija
53%Average possession47%
RudešOpatija
4.19Shots on target / game2.67
RudešOpatija

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

10.24Shots per game8.48
RudešOpatija
4.19Shots on target2.67
RudešOpatija
11.6%Shot conversion7.9%
RudešOpatija
53%Possession47%
RudešOpatija
1.41xG for1.14
RudešOpatija
1.24xG against1.41
RudešOpatija

Shooting quality

Rudeš: BalancedOpatija: Balanced
RudešOpatija
Accuracy (shots on target)41%31%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.140.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.280.25

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.

Rudeš is 11% better for: last-5 form.

2 pts / game - Rudeš · 1.8 pts / game - Opatija

Rudeš
WLWWD
Season result split
52% W29% D19% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-6-4
1.86 pts / game · goal difference +6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-2-1
Last 5 at home
4-1-0
WWDWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.27Opponent xG: 1.43BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
Opatija
DWWDD
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
24% W33% D43% L
Season (W-D-L)
5-7-9
1.05 pts / game · goal difference -12
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-3-0
1.80 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
2-4-4
Last 5 away
2-2-1
LDWWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.21Opponent xG: 1.37BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 20%

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.

Rudeš is 78% better for: goals scored per game.

1.19 goals / game - Rudeš · 0.67 goals / game - Opatija

Rudeš is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.9 goals / game - Rudeš · 1.24 goals / game - Opatija

Rudeš scoring profile: very strong

Rudeš scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while Opatija keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 meczów).

Opatija scoring profile: more difficult

Opatija scores in 52% of games (11 of 21 meczów), while Rudeš keeps a clean sheet in 57% (12 of 21 meczów).

25Goals scored (season)14
RudešOpatija
19Goals conceded (season)26
RudešOpatija
2.1Average goals per game1.9
RudešOpatija
5Goals scored (last 5)5
RudešOpatija
4Goals conceded (last 5)3
RudešOpatija

How often they score at least...

81%1 goal52%
RudešOpatija
19%2 goals14%
RudešOpatija
14%3 goals0%
RudešOpatija
5%4 goals0%
RudešOpatija

How often they concede at least...

43%1 goal76%
RudešOpatija
19%2 goals29%
RudešOpatija
19%3 goals14%
RudešOpatija
10%4 goals5%
RudešOpatija

* 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

10%BTTS at half-time14%
RudešOpatija
0%BTTS in both halves0%
RudešOpatija
5%Scored in both halves10%
RudešOpatija

BTTS and goal count

24%Min. 3 goals and BTTS24%
RudešOpatija
10%Min. 3 goals without BTTS14%
RudešOpatija
40%BTTS - last 560%
RudešOpatija

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

57%Min. 1 goal before half-time62%
RudešOpatija
24%Min. 2 goals before half-time19%
RudešOpatija
19%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
RudešOpatija

2nd half

62%Min. 1 goal after half-time76%
RudešOpatija
24%Min. 2 goals after half-time24%
RudešOpatija
14%Min. 3 goals after half-time10%
RudešOpatija

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.

Rudeš is 69% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.86 pts / game - Rudeš · 1.1 pts / game - Opatija

Rudeš - half-time state
48% leading43% draw10% trailing
Opatija - half-time state
19% leading52% draw29% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.86Points per game (1st half)1.1
RudešOpatija
0.81Goals scored (1st half)0.38
RudešOpatija
0.19Goals conceded (1st half)0.43
RudešOpatija
1Average goals (1st half)0.81
RudešOpatija
86%Clean sheet before half-time57%
RudešOpatija
48%No goal before half-time67%
RudešOpatija

After half-time (2nd half)

1.14Points per game (2nd half)1
RudešOpatija
0.38Goals scored (2nd half)0.29
RudešOpatija
0.71Goals conceded (2nd half)0.81
RudešOpatija
1.1Average goals (2nd half)1.1
RudešOpatija
62%Clean sheet after half-time48%
RudešOpatija
67%No goal after half-time71%
RudešOpatija

Rudeš - second-half results

24% W43% D33% L
39
Half-time points
17
Half-time goals
+13
Goal difference (1st half)
24
Second-half points
-7
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.86
PPG before half-time
Lead holding108%

Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.5

Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Opatija - second-half results

24% W29% D48% L
23
Half-time points
8
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
21
Second-half points
-11
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.10
PPG before half-time
Lead holding126%

Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.4

Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Rudeš - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.20
Goals scored / game0.80.2
Goals allowed / game0.60.2
Average goals per game1.40.4
1 goal60%40%
2 goals40%0%
3 goals40%0%
Clean sheet60%80%
No goal40%80%
Goal difference+10
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 4
Opatija - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.802.20
Goals scored / game0.20.8
Goals allowed / game0.40.2
Average goals per game0.61.0
1 goal40%80%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet60%80%
No goal80%20%
Goal difference-1+3
Half-time: 0% leading - 80% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 1

* 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.

Rudeš
ScoredConceded
4
2
0-15
7
0
16-30
6
2
31-45
3
3
46-60
2
2
61-75
3
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.

Opatija
ScoredConceded
3
4
0-15
2
1
16-30
3
4
31-45
1
4
46-60
4
4
61-75
1
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.

* 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

2.00
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.2 : 0.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
92%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
41%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-50%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
42%
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

Rudeš

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.
+0.12
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.
-0.22
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.34
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
92%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
102%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.14
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.4
Late goals
12% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 16% come in the first quarter-hour.
12%

Opatija

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.27
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.30
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+7.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.47
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.17
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
76%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
96%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.75
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
7% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 21% come in the first quarter-hour.
7%

* 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

RudešLigaOpatija
Average goals per game 2.102.17 1.90
Both teams scored 38%42% 43%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 33%39% 38%
Clean sheets 57%33% 24%
Goal before half-time 57%62% 62%
Goal after half-time 62%74% 76%

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

2.17
Average goals per game
42%
Both teams scored
39%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
33%
Clean sheets
1.29
Home goals / game
0.88
Away goals / game
+47%
Home attack advantage
+32%
Home defensive advantage
+22%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
62%
1 goal
23%
2 goals
6%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
14%
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. RudešGoalDuje Korač
  2. OpatijaYellow cardCherno Saho
  3. OpatijaYellow cardRicardo Bagadur
  4. RudešYellow cardAllyson do Nascimento
  5. RudešSubstitutionOn: Luka PopovićOff: Merlin Hadzi
  6. RudešYellow cardIvan Đorić
  7. RudešSubstitutionOn: Ante SušakOff: Allyson do Nascimento
  8. RudešGoalLenny Ilecic
  9. OpatijaYellow cardIvor Weitzer
  10. OpatijaYellow cardDuje Ušalj
  11. RudešYellow cardXavier Cabrita Fernandes

Referee and managers

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

Head-to-head

Record from Rudeš's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Opatija. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Opatija
0 : 1
NK Rudeš

FAQ

What was the result of Rudeš vs Opatija?

The Druga HNL match finished Rudeš 2:0 Opatija. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Rudeš vs Opatija?

Rudeš score 1.19 goals per game on average and Opatija 0.67. The Druga HNL average is 2.17 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 39% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Rudeš's matches and 43% of Opatija's.

What form are Rudeš and Opatija in?

Over the last 5 games Rudeš have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Opatija 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rudeš vs Opatija?

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