Croatia Zmijavci vs Mladost Ždralovi preview and prediction
The match
Croatia Zmijavci host Mladost Ždralovi in the First NL on Sunday 18 October, with kick-off at 11:00 (WAT). Croatia Zmijavci are 2nd with 22 points from 12 games (in the top four), while Mladost Ždralovi sit 1st on 23 points (top of the table). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Croatia Zmijavci's last 5: WWLLD Most recently they beat Dugopolje 1–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 0.8 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Mladost Ždralovi's last 5: WLLWD Most recently they beat HNK Cibalia 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.1 goals: 1.1 for Croatia Zmijavci and 1.0 for Mladost Ždralovi. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 66% likely.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 51% chance at odds of 1.91. Predicted score: Croatia Zmijavci 1–1 Mladost Ždralovi. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Croatia Zmijavci41%fair 2.47 · @2.45
Draw26%fair 3.82 · @2.70
Mladost Ždralovi33%fair 3.01 · @2.80
2.06Expected goals
1.10Croatia Zmijavci xG
0.96Mladost Ždralovi xG
51%Both score
34%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
1–113%
0–013%
0–112%
2–08%
2–17%
From our goals model: Croatia Zmijavci 1.1 – 1.0 Mladost Ždralovi 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
Croatia Zmijavci to win✓
41%
2.47
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✓
74%
1.35
1.36
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
51%
1.96
1.91
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
85%
1.18
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
49%
2.04
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Croatia Zmijavci / FT Croatia Zmijavci✓
22%
4.62
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
14%
7.13
–
Form
Croatia Zmijavci – last 6
WWLLDW
11 Oct
@ Dugopolje
1–0
W
27 Sep
vs Sesvete
2–0
W
20 Sep
@ Kustosija
0–1
L
13 Sep
vs Vukovar
2–3
L
6 Sep
@ Orijent 1919
1–1
D
2 Sep
vs Bsk Bijelo Brdo
1–0
W
1.2Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Mladost Ždralovi – last 6
WLLWDD
9 Oct
vs HNK Cibalia
2–1
W
25 Sep
@ Dinamo Zagreb U21
0–1
L
18 Sep
vs Segesta Sisak
1–3
L
12 Sep
vs Karlovac 1919
1–0
W
9 Sep
@ Orijent 1919
2–2
D
5 Sep
@ Dugopolje
0–0
D
1.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Croatia Zmijavci and Mladost Ždralovi.
What is the prediction for Croatia Zmijavci vs Mladost Ždralovi?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 51% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.91.
Who will win Croatia Zmijavci vs Mladost Ždralovi?
On our numbers Croatia Zmijavci have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Mladost Ždralovi 33%.
How many goals will there be in Croatia Zmijavci vs Mladost Ždralovi?
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 Croatia Zmijavci vs Mladost Ždralovi?
Our predicted score is Croatia Zmijavci 1–1 Mladost Ždralovi, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.1 goals in total.
When is Croatia Zmijavci vs Mladost Ždralovi?
Croatia Zmijavci vs Mladost Ždralovi (First NL) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
