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

As Novalja prepare to host Jadran Porec on April 18, 2026, with kick-off at 17:00, this CROATIA: 3 HNL, West fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Novalja, currently unknown in the standings with 9 points from 14 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 5 points from 7 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 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Jadran Porec, sitting unknown with 20 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 7 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

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

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

Jadran Porec's last outing came against Naprijed, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Novalja are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Novalja and Jadran Porec 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 a moderate number of goals: Novalja's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Jadran Porec's games average 2.1 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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