Our HNK Cibalia vs Karlovac Prediction: 3-1
HNK Cibalia vs Karlovac in the Croatia 1.NL is scheduled for an 14:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This HNK Cibalia vs Karlovac prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
HNK Cibalia's Last Match – NK Dubrava Zagreb vs HNK Cibalia
HNK Cibalia must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 Croatia 1.NL draw against NK Dubrava Zagreb on April 11. In that match, HNK Cibalia recorded 46% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NK Dubrava Zagreb | 54% | 0 (4) | - | 53 |
HNK Cibalia | 46% | 0 (3) | - | 64 |
Karlovac's Last Match – Karlovac vs Bijelo Brdo
Karlovac will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 Croatia 1.NL victory over Bijelo Brdo on April 10. In that match, Karlovac recorded 48% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Karlovac | 48% | 0 (5) | - | 54 |
Bijelo Brdo | 52% | 0 (0) | - | 51 |
HNK Cibalia vs Karlovac Stats
Key Stats
| HNK Cibalia | Karlovac | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.55 | Attacking Strength | 1.01 |
| 0.51 | Defence Strength | 1.32 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HNK Cibalia are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Karlovac average 1.1 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.



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