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
Key match information
Cibalia played Opatija in Druga HNL (Croatia). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Cibalia: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Opatija: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cibalia scores 1.27 and concedes 0.95 goals per match. Opatija scores 0.64 and concedes 1.27. League average: 2.16 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cibalia 45%, Opatija 41%. Over 2.5: Cibalia 45%, Opatija 36%. League level: BTTS 42%, Over 2.5 39%.
xG, shots and style
Cibalia has higher xG: 1.42 vs 1.15. Cibalia: 9.6 shots per match, Opatija: 8.6.
Match halves
Cibalia: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.91. Opatija: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.27.
Goals by minute
Cibalia: 61-75 (9 goals). Opatija: 61-75 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Druga HNL: 2.16 goals per match, BTTS 42%, Over 2.5 39%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Opatija is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Cibalia · 1.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.27 goals / match - Cibalia · 0.64 goals / match - Opatija
Cibalia is 34% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.95 goals / match - Cibalia · 1.27 goals / match - Opatija
Cibalia scores in 77% of matches (17 of 22 matches), while Opatija keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 matches).
Opatija scores in 50% of matches (11 of 22 matches), while Cibalia keeps a clean sheet in 45% (10 of 22 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cibalia
Over / Under - Opatija
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Cibalia · 1.05 pts / match - Opatija
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cibalia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 45%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Opatija - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 23%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cibalia
Opatija
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Recent meetings (2): Cibalia 2 - 0 - 0 Opatija. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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.