Opatija vs Karlovac 1919: match statistics
Karlovac 1919 appears to be the favorite in this match despite playing away. The visitors are in 3rd place in the table and have a significantly better overall record (9 wins) compared to Opatija in 12th position (4 wins). Karlovac displays higher shooting efficiency (15% shot conversion vs 10% for the hosts) and averages 1.25 goals per away match, while Opatija scores only 0.78 goals on average at home. The hosts have not kept any clean sheets in home matches (0% CS%), which indicates defensive issues. The recent form of both teams (2 wins each in the last 5 matches) is similar, but Karlovac's higher quality and league position argue for their victory. Opatija has a 56% loss rate in home matches, which further weakens their chances of earning points in this encounter.
Opatija vs Karlovac 1919: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Opatija played Karlovac 1919 in Druga HNL (Croatia). The match was played on 20 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Opatija: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Karlovac 1919: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Opatija scores 0.61 and concedes 1.33 goals per match. Karlovac 1919 scores 1.50 and concedes 0.94. League average: 2.15 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Opatija 39%, Karlovac 1919 44%. Over 2.5: Opatija 39%, Karlovac 1919 39%. League level: BTTS 42%, Over 2.5 36%.
xG, shots and style
Karlovac 1919 has higher xG: 1.30 vs 1.16. Opatija: 8.9 shots per match, Karlovac 1919: 9.7.
Match halves
Opatija: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.22. Karlovac 1919: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.89.
Goals by minute
Opatija: 31-45+ (3 goals). Karlovac 1919: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Druga HNL: 2.15 goals per match, BTTS 42%, Over 2.5 36%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Karlovac 1919 appears to be the favorite in this match despite playing away. The visitors are in 3rd place in the table and have a significantly better overall record (9 wins) compared to Opatija in 12th position (4 wins). Karlovac displays higher shooting efficiency (15% shot conversion vs 10% for the hosts) and averages 1.25 goals per away match, while Opatija scores only 0.78 goals on average at home. The hosts have not kept any clean sheets in home matches (0% CS%), which indicates defensive issues. The recent form of both teams (2 wins each in the last 5 matches) is similar, but Karlovac's higher quality and league position argue for their victory. Opatija has a 56% loss rate in home matches, which further weakens their chances of earning points in this encounter.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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
| Opatija | Karlovac 1919 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.36 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Opatija is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Opatija · 1.4 pts / match - Karlovac 1919
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.
Karlovac 1919 is 146% better for: goals scored per match.
0.61 goals / match - Opatija · 1.5 goals / match - Karlovac 1919
Karlovac 1919 is 41% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.33 goals / match - Opatija · 0.94 goals / match - Karlovac 1919
Opatija scores in 50% of matches (9 of 18 matches), while Karlovac 1919 keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 matches).
Karlovac 1919 scores in 78% of matches (14 of 18 matches), while Opatija keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 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 - Opatija
Over / Under - Karlovac 1919
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.
Karlovac 1919 is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / match - Opatija · 1.61 pts / match - Karlovac 1919
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Opatija - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 22%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Karlovac 1919 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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
Opatija
Karlovac 1919
* 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
| Opatija | Liga | Karlovac 1919 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.94 | 2.15 | ▲ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 42% | ▲ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 39% | 36% | ▲ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 34% | • 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 63% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 72% | ▲ 78% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
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
Previous meeting: Opatija 0 - 1 - 0 Karlovac 1919. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Opatija vs Karlovac 1919?
The Druga HNL match finished Opatija 2:1 Karlovac 1919. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Opatija vs Karlovac 1919?
Opatija score 0.61 goals per game on average and Karlovac 1919 1.50. The Druga HNL average is 2.15 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 36% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Opatija's matches and 44% of Karlovac 1919's.
What form are Opatija and Karlovac 1919 in?
Over the last 5 games Opatija have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Karlovac 1919 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Opatija vs Karlovac 1919?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.