Our HNK Cibalia vs Karlovac Prediction: 2-1
HNK Cibalia vs Karlovac in the Croatia 1.NL is scheduled for an 11:15 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 – NK Dubrava Zagreb vs HNK Cibalia
HNK Cibalia will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Croatia 1.NL loss to NK Dubrava Zagreb on February 27.
Karlovac's Last Match – NK Sesvete vs Karlovac
Karlovac will be looking to bounce back after a 0-3 Croatia 1.NL defeat against NK Sesvete on February 27. In that match, Karlovac controlled 54% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NK Sesvete | 46% | 0 (5) | - | 37 |
 Karlovac | 54% | 0 (2) | - | 69 |
HNK Cibalia vs Karlovac Stats
Key Stats
| HNK Cibalia | Karlovac | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 0.72 | Defence Strength | 1.37 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HNK Cibalia are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Karlovac average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
HNK Cibalia 17-8
Karlovac 13-17
What are the odds for this match?
HNK Cibalia to win: @1.727
Draw: @3.1
Karlovac to win: @4.5