Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 predictions, May 03, 2025

Apr 28, 2025 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Croatian HNL, on Saturday,

Lokomotiva Zagreb

Istra 1961

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NK Lokomotiva Zagreb comes into this match on a poor run of form, having not won any of their last five matches. In contrast, Istra 1961 has been in better form, winning three of their last five games. The bookmakers have given Lokomotiva a slight edge as the home team, but our model predicts a close match with a high probability of a draw or an away win.

Lokomotiva will be looking to turn their form around and secure a much-needed win in front of their home fans. They will need to capitalize on their home advantage and improve their defensive solidity to come away with a positive result. On the other hand, Istra 1961 will be aiming to continue their good form and secure an important away win.

Overall, this match is expected to be tightly contested, with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses. It will be interesting to see which team can come out on top and secure the three points. Our predicted final score of 1-1 reflects the evenly matched nature of this encounter.

Lokomotiva 38% Draw 30.1% Istra 1961 31.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

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bet_at_home 2.48 3.03 3.01
betsson 2.48 3.05 2.95
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Pinnacle 2.41 3.13 2.86
Best for US Customers 2.48 3.05 2.95

Latest Results

26.04.25 NK Varaždin – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 2:1
22.04.25 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – HNK Šibenik – 1:2
18.04.25 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – NK Slaven Belupo – 0:2
13.04.25 Hajduk Split – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 1:1
06.04.25 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – HNK Rijeka – 0:1		 28.04.25 Istra 1961 – NK Slaven Belupo – 1:1
23.04.25 Hajduk Split – Istra 1961 – 0:1
19.04.25 Istra 1961 – HNK Rijeka – 2:0
12.04.25 HNK Gorica – Istra 1961 – 3:2
05.04.25 Istra 1961 – Dinamo Zagreb – 3:0

Facts

  • The game between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 9 and 6).
  • Last 5 head-to-head matches Lokomotiva won 1.
  • Lokomotiva has a series of defeats in the last matches (in the last 5 games wins – 0).
  • Istra 1961 is in a very good shape now (in the last 5 games wins – 3).
  • Istra 1961 could have problems with physics compare with it opponent – last days they played more matches than their opponents.
  • The chances to win of two teams are almost the same in this match.
  • Last 20 head-to-head matches Lokomotiva won 7 matches, drawn 6 matches, lost 7 matches and goals 30:22 (average 1.5:1.1).
  • Including matches at home between the teams Lokomotiva won 4 matches, drawn 2 matches, lost 2 matches and goals 15:6 (average 1.9:0.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    04.03.25 Istra 1961 – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 3:0
    28.02.25 Istra 1961 – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 3:2
    01.12.24 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – Istra 1961 – 1:2
    14.09.24 Istra 1961 – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 0:2
    29.03.24 Istra 1961 – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 0:0

    Standings

    2024/25

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Rijeka 32 15 11 6 43:18 25 56
    2 Hajduk Split 32 15 11 6 44:29 15 56
    3 D. Zagreb 32 16 7 9 59:39 20 55
    4 Slaven Belupo 32 12 9 11 37:34 3 45
    5 Varazdin 32 10 14 8 25:21 4 44
    6 Istra 1961 32 10 12 10 35:41 -6 42
    7 Osijek 32 10 7 15 39:47 -8 37
    8 Gorica 32 9 9 14 27:41 -14 36
    9 Lok. Zagreb 32 9 6 17 40:52 -12 33
    10 Sibenik 32 7 8 17 27:54 -27 29

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