Buje vs Novalja: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Buje prepare to host Novalja on May 12, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00, this CROATIA: 3 HNL, West fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Buje, currently unknown in the standings with 44 points from 27 games, are within reach of the top with 4 points behind. They've earned 27 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Novalja, sitting unknown with 17 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 20 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Buje and Novalja have favored Buje, with Novalja claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Naprijed, Buje recorded a 1-4 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Novalja's last outing came against Lokomotiva R, where they secured a 1-6 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Buje are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Buje and Novalja are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Buje's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Novalja's games average 3.7 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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