The First NL sees HNK Cibalia take on Opatija on Saturday 21 March, kicking off at 15:30 (WAT) at Stadion HNK Cibalia. HNK Cibalia are 5th with 19 points from 12 games (in the top half), while Opatija sit 9th on 17 points (in the bottom half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
HNK Cibalia's last 4: LLWW Most recently they lost to Karlovac 1919 1–2 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Opatija's last 4: LDDW Most recently they lost to Rudes 0–2 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.1 goals: 1.4 for HNK Cibalia and 0.6 for Opatija. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 66% likely.
Our pre-match pick was HNK Cibalia to win – a 58% chance at odds of 1.73. Predicted score: HNK Cibalia 1–0 Opatija. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
HNK Cibalia58%fair 1.73 · @1.73
Draw25%fair 3.93 · @3.00
Opatija17%fair 5.97 · @4.50
2.07Expected goals
1.45HNK Cibalia xG
0.62Opatija xG
51%Both score
34%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–018%
2–013%
0–013%
1–111%
2–18%
0–18%
From our goals model: HNK Cibalia 1.4 – 0.6 Opatija expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
HNK Cibalia to win
58%
1.73
1.73
Double chance
HNK Cibalia or draw
83%
1.20
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
51%
1.97
2.00
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
61%
1.63
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
84%
1.18
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time
48%
2.10
–
Half-time / full-time
HT HNK Cibalia / FT HNK Cibalia
34%
2.92
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1
8%
12.15
–
Form
HNK Cibalia – last 4
LLWW
8 Mar
vs Karlovac 1919
1–2
L
27 Feb
@ Dubrava Zagreb
1–2
L
22 Feb
vs Jarun
3–1
W
15 Feb
@ Orijent 1919
3–2
W
2.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Opatija – last 4
LDDW
15 Mar
@ Rudes
0–2
L
6 Mar
vs Hrvace
0–0
D
28 Feb
@ Dugopolje
1–1
D
20 Feb
vs Karlovac 1919
2–1
W
0.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
25%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between HNK Cibalia and Opatija.
What is the prediction for HNK Cibalia vs Opatija?
Our pick is HNK Cibalia to win with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.73.
Who will win HNK Cibalia vs Opatija?
On our numbers HNK Cibalia have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Opatija 17%.
How many goals will there be in HNK Cibalia vs Opatija?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 34% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for HNK Cibalia vs Opatija?
Our predicted score is HNK Cibalia 1–0 Opatija, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.1 goals in total.
When is HNK Cibalia vs Opatija?
HNK Cibalia vs Opatija (First NL) kicks off on Saturday 21 March 2026 at 15:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadion HNK Cibalia.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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