Match

Opatija vs Sesvete: prediction and stats

First NLRegular Season - 9Kick-off on October 16, 2026 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Stadion NK Opatija, Opatija

OpatijaSesvete

The Footlab AI model makes Opatija the favourite at 46%, against 28% for a draw and 26% for Sesvete. The most likely score is 1-1. If Opatija wins, the most likely score is 1-0.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.8% of the 2,451 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 16, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Opatija vs Sesvete?

A very open match: only 10 Elo points separate Opatija (1,678) and Sesvete (1,689).

46%28%26%
Opatija winDrawSesvete win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Opatija vs Sesvete

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Opatija

4-2-3-1
  1. 24B. Bogolin
  1. 20Roko Domjanic
  2. 7D. Đoković
  3. 10G. Groznica
  4. 8I. Horvat
  5. 16M. Mršič
  1. 23S. Suke
  2. 2D. Usalj
  3. 4D. Mulac
  4. 3L. Brlek
  1. 32Josip Jurcevic

Sesvete

4-3-3
  1. 9S. Akanni
  2. 15P. Antolković
  3. 11I. Pejic
  1. 19D. Ravlic
  2. 8M. Barbnabas
  3. 20R. Brajković
  1. 18A. Utrobicic
  2. 4T. Agić
  3. 6M. Gasparac
  4. 5M. Ruškovački
  1. 1K. Žiger

Computed on October 16, 2026 at 08:33 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Opatija have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; Sesvete have 6, 1 and 8.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Opatija
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 9, 2026Kustosija(home)1-1First NL
Sep 27, 2026Vukovar(home)1-0First NL
Sep 19, 2026Orijent 1919(away)0-1First NL
Sep 11, 2026Bsk Bijelo Brdo(home)2-3First NL
Sep 6, 2026Dubrava Zagreb(away)1-2First NL
Sesvete
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 9, 2026Jadran LP(home)1-1First NL
Sep 27, 2026Croatia Zmijavci(away)0-2First NL
Sep 18, 2026HNK Cibalia(home)1-2First NL
Sep 11, 2026Dinamo Zagreb U21(away)2-1First NL
Sep 5, 2026Segesta Sisak(home)2-0First NL

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Opatija wins, 3 draws, 1 Sesvete win.

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 2, 2026Sesvete 1-0 OpatijaFirst NL
Nov 9, 2025Sesvete 0-0 OpatijaFirst NL
Aug 31, 2025Opatija 2-1 SesveteFirst NL
May 16, 2025Opatija 1-0 SesveteFirst NL
Feb 21, 2025Opatija 0-0 SesveteFirst NL
Sep 27, 2024Sesvete 1-1 OpatijaFirst NL

Last archived meeting: Sesvete vs Opatija on Apr 2, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Opatija score 1.5 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Sesvete score 1.3 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 46% probability of over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Opatija1.51.159/157/15
Sesvete1.31.538/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Opatija sit 13th in First NL (8 points from 8 matches) and Sesvete sit 11th (10 points from 8 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
11Sesvete831410910
13Opatija82249118

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Opatija vs Sesvete?
The Footlab AI model makes Opatija the favourite at 46%, against 28% for a draw and 26% for Sesvete.
Where and when is Opatija vs Sesvete played?
Opatija vs Sesvete is played on October 16, 2026 at 01:30 PM (UTC) at Stadion NK Opatija, in the First NL.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 46% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.8% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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