Our HNK Cibalia vs Karlovac Prediction: 2-1
HNK Cibalia vs Karlovac in the Croatia 1.NL is scheduled for an 11:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
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 – HNK Cibalia vs NK Jarun
HNK Cibalia will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-1 Croatia 1.NL triumph against NK Jarun on February 22. In that match, HNK Cibalia had 71% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HNK Cibalia | 71% | 0 (5) | - | 128 |
NK Jarun | 29% | 0 (1) | - | 39 |
Karlovac's Last Match – NK Opatija vs Karlovac
Karlovac will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Croatia 1.NL defeat against NK Opatija on February 20. In that match, Karlovac controlled 55% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NK Opatija | 45% | 0 (3) | - | 56 |
Karlovac | 55% | 0 (4) | - | 82 |
HNK Cibalia vs Karlovac Stats
Key Stats
| HNK Cibalia | Karlovac | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | Attacking Strength | 1.23 |
| 0.7 | Defence Strength | 1.26 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HNK Cibalia are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Karlovac average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.



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NK Sesvete
NK Dubrava Zagreb
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