Croatia Zmijavci vs Mladost Ždralovi: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Croatia Zmijavci welcome Mladost Ždralovi for a First NL fixture on Sunday 18 October (11:00 WAT). In the table, Croatia Zmijavci are 2nd, among the top four, on 22 points after 12 matches; Mladost Ždralovi are 1st (leading the league) with 23. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Croatia Zmijavci, last 5: WWLLD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Dugopolje, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Mladost Ždralovi, last 5: WLLWD Their latest outing: 2–1 win over HNK Cibalia, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Croatia Zmijavci 1.1 xG, Mladost Ždralovi 1.0 xG – a total near 2.1. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 66%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Croatia Zmijavci 41%, draw 25%, Mladost Ždralovi 34%.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 1.91.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (51%, odds 1.91). Most likely score in line with that pick: Croatia Zmijavci 1–1 Mladost Ždralovi. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Croatia Zmijavci41%fair 2.44 · @2.45
Draw25%fair 3.98 · @2.70
Mladost Ždralovi34%fair 2.95 · @2.80
2.06Expected goals
1.10Croatia Zmijavci xG
0.96Mladost Ždralovi xG
51%Both score
34%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
1–113%
0–013%
0–112%
2–08%
2–17%
From our goals model: Croatia Zmijavci 1.1 – 1.0 Mladost Ždralovi expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Croatia Zmijavci to win✓
41%
2.44
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.34
1.36
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
51%
1.96
1.91
Draw no bet
Croatia Zmijavci (draw no bet)✓
55%
1.83
–
Asian handicap
Mladost Ždralovi +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
85%
1.18
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
94%
1.06
–
First team to score
Croatia Zmijavci to score first✓
46%
2.15
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
49%
2.04
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Croatia Zmijavci / FT Croatia Zmijavci✓
22%
4.64
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
7%
13.54
–
Recent results
Croatia Zmijavci – last 6
WWLLDW
11 Oct
@ Dugopolje
1–0
W
27 Sep
vs Sesvete
2–0
W
20 Sep
@ Kustosija
0–1
L
13 Sep
vs Vukovar
2–3
L
6 Sep
@ Orijent 1919
1–1
D
2 Sep
vs Bsk Bijelo Brdo
1–0
W
1.2Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Mladost Ždralovi – last 6
WLLWDD
9 Oct
vs HNK Cibalia
2–1
W
25 Sep
@ Dinamo Zagreb U21
0–1
L
18 Sep
vs Segesta Sisak
1–3
L
12 Sep
vs Karlovac 1919
1–0
W
9 Sep
@ Orijent 1919
2–2
D
5 Sep
@ Dugopolje
0–0
D
1.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Croatia Zmijavci and Mladost Ždralovi.
What is the prediction for Croatia Zmijavci vs Mladost Ždralovi?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 51% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.91.
Who will win Croatia Zmijavci vs Mladost Ždralovi?
On our numbers Croatia Zmijavci have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Mladost Ždralovi 34%.
How many goals will there be in Croatia Zmijavci vs Mladost Ždralovi?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 34% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Croatia Zmijavci vs Mladost Ždralovi?
Our predicted score is Croatia Zmijavci 1–1 Mladost Ždralovi, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.1 goals in total.
When is Croatia Zmijavci vs Mladost Ždralovi?
Croatia Zmijavci vs Mladost Ždralovi (First NL) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
