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In an intriguing clash in the Croatian HNL, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb will host HNK Rijeka on May 3, 2026. The home side enters the match with a solid recent record, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 games. This momentum could provide them with a boost, especially as they play in front of their home fans at the Stadion Kranjčevićeva.
Conversely, HNK Rijeka has struggled lately, managing to win just 1 of their last 5 encounters. This downturn in form may impact their confidence as they face a Lokomotiva side eager to capitalize on their home advantage. The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.91 for a home win and 2.34 for an away victory, reflecting a tighter contest between the two teams.
Tactically, Lokomotiva has shown resilience in attack, which could prove pivotal against a Rijeka defense that’s been leaky in recent outings. Our model suggests probabilities of 32.9% for a home win, 27.9% for a draw, and 37.8% for an away victory. While Lokomotiva’s home advantage makes them a threat, Rijeka’s potential for resurgence keeps the contest finely balanced. As always in football, outcomes remain uncertain, and both teams will be eager to secure crucial points.
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| Lokomotiva 32.5% |
Draw 28.8% |
Rijeka 38.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.92 | 3.2 | 2.35 | |
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2.86 | 3.24 | 2.41 | Watch and Bet |
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2.86 | 3.32 | 2.39 | |
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2.65 | 3 | 2.35 |
Latest Results
| 25.04.26 NK Osijek – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 0:0 21.04.26 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – NK Slaven Belupo – 2:1 17.04.26 HNK Gorica – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 0:2 11.04.26 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – Istra 1961 – 2:0 07.04.26 HNK Vukovar 91 – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 1:1 |
26.04.26 HNK Rijeka – Hajduk Split – 0:0 22.04.26 NK Varaždin – HNK Rijeka – 1:0 18.04.26 Dinamo Zagreb – HNK Rijeka – 2:2 12.04.26 HNK Rijeka – NK Osijek – 0:2 08.04.26 HNK Rijeka – NK Slaven Belupo – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.03.26 HNK Rijeka – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 2:0 30.11.25 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – HNK Rijeka – 1:1 13.09.25 HNK Rijeka – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 1:1 06.04.25 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – HNK Rijeka – 0:1 26.01.25 HNK Rijeka – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – 4:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Din. Zagreb ✔ | 32 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 85:26 | 59 | 76 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split ✔ | 32 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 51:29 | 22 | 61 |
| 3 | Varazdin | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 41:42 | -1 | 47 |
| 4 | Rijeka | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 41:36 | 5 | 43 |
| 5 | Lok. Zagreb | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 38:47 | -9 | 41 |
| 6 | Slaven Belupo | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 43:52 | -9 | 38 |
| 7 | Istra 1961 | 31 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 35:46 | -11 | 36 |
| 8 | Gorica | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 36:43 | -7 | 35 |
| 9 | Osijek | 32 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 25:45 | -20 | 32 |
| 10 | Vukovar 1991 | 32 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 33:62 | -29 | 25 |
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