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NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Gorica prediction & analysis

85%
Footrivo pick

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb or draw

Very strong pick · fair odds 1.17 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓

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Value bet: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb to win @ 1.94 – our chance 64% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +24%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓

Quick tips for this match

ResultNK Lokomotiva Zagreb to win ✓64% · @1.94
Double chanceNK Lokomotiva Zagreb or draw ✓85% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.70
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗11% · fair 9.48

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Gorica preview and prediction

The match

HNK Gorica travel to Stadion Maksimir in the HNL on Saturday 8 August (20:00 WAT) to face NK Lokomotiva Zagreb. NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are 9th with 11 points from 13 games (in the bottom three), while HNK Gorica sit 10th on 7 points (in the bottom three).

Form guide

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's last 5: WWDWD Most recently they beat Istra 1961 3–2 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 5. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.

HNK Gorica's last 5: LLLWL Most recently they lost to NK Osijek 0–2 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.0.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 17 April 2026, finished HNK Gorica 0–2 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.1 for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb and 0.9 for HNK Gorica. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 54% and both teams to score at 60%.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was NK Lokomotiva Zagreb or draw – a 85% chance at odds of 1.25, above our fair price of 1.17, so there is value in it. Predicted score: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 2–0 HNK Gorica. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb64%fair 1.57 · @1.94
Draw22%fair 4.63 · @3.35
HNK Gorica15%fair 6.88 · @3.65
3.07Expected goals
2.14NK Lokomotiva Zagreb xG
0.94HNK Gorica xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

2–011%
2–110%
1–010%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%

From our goals model: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 2.1 – 0.9 HNK Gorica expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultNK Lokomotiva Zagreb to win ✓64%1.571.94 ▲
Double chanceNK Lokomotiva Zagreb or draw ✓85%1.171.25 ▲
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓60%1.671.70
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77%1.311.30
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓54%1.841.90
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗67%1.491.30
Half-time resultNK Lokomotiva Zagreb ahead at half-time ✓47%2.11–
Half-time / full-timeHT NK Lokomotiva Zagreb / FT NK Lokomotiva Zagreb ✓42%2.38–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗11%9.48–

Form

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – last 6

WWDWDW
1 Aug@ Istra 19613–2W
25 Julvs Sturm Graz II4–0W
17 Julvs Karpaty0–0D
13 Julvs Epitsentr Dunayivtsi3–1W
10 Julvs FK Partizan2–2D
4 Julvs Bravo3–1W
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

HNK Gorica – last 6

LLLWLW
1 Augvs NK Osijek0–2L
23 Julvs Shakhtar Donetsk0–2L
19 Jul@ FC St. Pauli1–2L
16 Julvs Epitsentr Dunayivtsi1–0W
13 Julvs Göztepe0–2L
4 Julvs Zorya Luhansk2–1W
0.7Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Head to head

17 Apr 2026HNK Gorica v NK Lokomotiva Zagreb0–2
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Gorica head-to-head page →

HNL table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1HNK Hajduk Split13922+1629
2Dinamo Zagreb12813+1325
3NK Osijek13625+420
4Istra 196113544+519
5NK Varazdin13544+319
6HNK Rijeka12534+118
7NK Slaven Belupo13517-916
8Rudes13517-1116
9NK Lokomotiva Zagreb13328-711
10HNK Gorica13148-157

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Gorica?

Our pick is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb or draw with a 85% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.

Who will win NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Gorica?

On our numbers NK Lokomotiva Zagreb have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 22% and HNK Gorica 15%.

How many goals will there be in NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Gorica?

We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Gorica?

Our predicted score is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 2–0 HNK Gorica, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.

When is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Gorica?

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Gorica (HNL) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Maksimir.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.