Opatija vs Hrvace: prediction and stats
First NLRegular Season - 3Kick-off on September 2, 2026 at 03:30 PM (UTC)Stadion NK Opatija, Opatija
The Footlab model makes Opatija the favourite at 59%, against 25% for a draw and 16% for Hrvace. The most likely score is 1-0.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Opatija vs Hrvace?
A very open match: only 94 Elo points separate Opatija (1,775) and Hrvace (1,681).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Opatija have 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats; Hrvace have 6, 1 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Jadran LP(away) | 2-2 | First NL |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Austria Salzburg(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 29, 2026 | Karlovac 1919(home) | 3-1 | First NL |
| May 23, 2026 | Dubrava Zagreb(away) | 2-3 | First NL |
| May 15, 2026 | Croatia Zmijavci(home) | 3-1 | First NL |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Croatia Zmijavci(away) | 0-3 | First NL |
| May 30, 2026 | Dubrava Zagreb(home) | 1-2 | First NL |
| May 24, 2026 | Croatia Zmijavci(away) | 0-3 | First NL |
| May 16, 2026 | Bsk Bijelo Brdo(away) | 0-1 | First NL |
| May 10, 2026 | Opatija(home) | 0-2 | First NL |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Opatija win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Hrvace win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | Hrvace 0-2 Opatija | First NL |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Opatija 0-0 Hrvace | First NL |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Hrvace 3-0 Opatija | First NL |
| May 4, 2024 | Hrvace 2-1 Opatija | Second NL |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Opatija 1-0 Hrvace | Second NL |
| May 6, 2023 | Hrvace 5-1 Opatija | Second NL |
How many goals should we expect?
Opatija score 1.3 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Hrvace score 1.1 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 45% probability of over 2.5 goals and 45% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opatija | 1.3 | 1.0 | 5 | 7/15 | 5/15 |
| Hrvace | 1.1 | 1.5 | 4 | 6/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Opatija sit 6th in First NL (1 points from 1 matches) and Hrvace sit 16th (0 points from 1 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Opatija | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Hrvace | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Opatija vs Hrvace?
- The Footlab model makes Opatija the favourite at 59%, against 25% for a draw and 16% for Hrvace.
- Where and when is Opatija vs Hrvace played?
- Opatija vs Hrvace is played on September 2, 2026 at 03:30 PM (UTC) at Stadion NK Opatija, in the First NL.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 45% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.