Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Croatia
Vukovar
€5.62m
Dugopolje
€2.29m
Preview
The stage is set at Stadion u Borovom Naselju for a Croatian First NL encounter that, on paper, looks like a foregone conclusion. Vukovar, with a squad valued at nearly €5.62 million, stride into this match as heavy favorites, while Dugopolje—carrying a modest €2.29 million roster—face odds as steep as their uphill battle. But as any seasoned football fan knows, the beautiful game rarely follows the script.
Numbers don’t lie, and they paint a stark picture for this Vukovar vs Dugopolje prediction. The home side’s win odds sit at a confident 1.29, while Dugopolje’s chances are priced at a distant 10.5 for an away victory. NerdyTips’ AI crunched the data and emerged with a trust score of 9.0/10 for a Vukovar win, leaning toward a narrow 1:0 scoreline. Under 2.5 goals? That’s a 7.5 trust score at 1.44 odds—a nod to the league’s trend where just 44% of matches see more than two goals.
Dig deeper, and Vukovar’s dominance becomes clearer. Their 5:0 demolition of Dugopolje in their last meeting (backed by 1.37 odds) wasn’t just a fluke. At home, they’ve been a force—65.9% of their league games feature over 1.5 goals, a stat that whispers control and attacking intent. Financially, they outmuscle Dugopolje by more than double, and in football, money often talks. The First NL’s historical data backs this too: 44.9% of home teams walk away victorious, a trend Vukovar will aim to uphold.
But here’s where the plot thickens. Dugopolje’s recent 1:2 away upset against Rudes—a match where they defied 7.8 odds—proves they’re no pushovers. Their 24.7% away win rate might not dazzle, but it’s enough to suggest they can dig in (pun intended). Football’s magic lies in its chaos, and Dugopolje’s unpredictability is their greatest weapon. If they channel the same grit that toppled Rudes, this Vukovar vs Dugopolje prediction could get messy.
Expect Vukovar to dictate tempo, leveraging their financial and technical superiority to control possession. Their home record suggests they’ll probe patiently, waiting for gaps in Dugopolje’s defense. The underdogs, meanwhile, will likely park the bus and hunt for counters—a classic David vs Goliath setup. With under 2.5 goals heavily favored, this might be a game of few chances, decided by a single moment of brilliance or a costly error.
For bettors, the smart money leans toward Vukovar’s stability. A home win at 1.29 is safe, but the real intrigue lies in the margins. A 1:0 correct score (odds around 5.0) or under 2.5 goals (1.44) offers better returns, aligning with both team tendencies and league patterns. Dugopolje’s upset potential is slim, but if you’re feeling bold, a double chance on the visitors (around 3.75) could be a sneaky hedge.
Bank on Vukovar’s stability, but don’t rule out a gritty, low-scoring affair. The numbers scream a home win, but football’s heartbeat is its unpredictability. One thing’s certain: at Stadion u Borovom Naselju, tension will be high, tackles will fly, and for 90 minutes, anything can happen—even if the odds say otherwise.
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Vukovar is expected to win with odds of -3451-345
Vukovar is expected to win with odds of -345Under 2.5 -227
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -345
At least one team is not expected to score1X&U3.5 -357
Home win/draw and under 3.5 goals
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 Vukovar |
18-Apr-25
3:0
| Dugopolje  |
| Vukovar |
09-Nov-24
5:0
| Dugopolje |
| Dugopolje |
31-Aug-24
0:1
| Vukovar |
| Vukovar |
20-Apr-24
1:1
| Dugopolje |
| Dugopolje |
02-Dec-23
1:2
| Vukovar |
| Vukovar |
15-Sep-23
3:0
| Dugopolje |
| Dugopolje |
29-Apr-23
0:1
| Vukovar |
| Vukovar |
26-Nov-22
0:0
| Dugopolje |
Recent Matches of Vukovar| 07 Nov | D |
Gorica.
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1:1
| Vukovar 1991.
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Recent Matches Of Dugopolje| 15 Nov | Dugopolje. |
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Karlovac. | |
| 08 Nov | L |  Dubrava. |
1:0 |
Dugopolje. |
Croatia - First NL| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
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| 1 |
Vukovar |
33 | 55-14 | 72 |
| 2 |
 Opatija |
33 | 48-20 | 68 |
| 3 |
 Orijent 1919 |
33 | 46-31 | 56 |
| 4 |
 Sesvete |
33 | 36-32 | 49 |
| 5 |
 HNK Cibalia |
33 | 47-39 | 46 |
| 6 |
 Dubrava Zagreb |
33 | 35-36 | 46 |
| 7 |
 Bsk Bijelo Brd |
33 | 40-42 | 46 |
| 8 |
 Croatia Zmijav |
33 | 33-43 | 40 |
| 9 |
 Rudes |
33 | 31-33 | 39 |
| 10 |
 Jarun |
33 | 33-39 | 37 |
| 11 |
 Dugopolje |
33 | 33-52 | 31 |
| 12 |
 Zrinski Jurjev |
33 | 15-71 | 6 |
