NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka prediction & analysis
67%
Footrivo pick
HNK Rijeka to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.53 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.53Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultHNK Rijeka to win ✗67% · @1.53
Double chanceHNK Rijeka or draw ✓88% · @1.12
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗50% · @1.85
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–2 ✗11% · fair 9.16
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka preview and prediction
The match
The HNL sees NK Lokomotiva Zagreb take on HNK Rijeka on Saturday 12 September, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT) at Stadion Maksimir. NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are 9th with 11 points from 13 games (in the bottom three), while HNK Rijeka sit 6th on 18 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's last 5: WLLLL Most recently they beat Cuba U20 2–0 away. They average 1.2 scored and 1.7 conceded.
HNK Rijeka's last 5: WDLWL Most recently they beat NK Osijek 4–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 1 March 2026, finished HNK Rijeka 2–0 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 0.9 for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb and 2.3 for HNK Rijeka. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 62% and both teams to score at 50%.
Betting angles
Win chances: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 12%, draw 21%, HNK Rijeka 67%.
Both teams to score: no (50%) at 1.85.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was HNK Rijeka to win – a 67% chance at odds of 1.53, above our fair price of 1.48, so there is value in it. Predicted score: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 0–2 HNK Rijeka. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb12%fair 8.62 · @5.80
Draw21%fair 4.77 · @3.80
HNK Rijeka67%fair 1.48 · @1.53
3.18Expected goals
0.89NK Lokomotiva Zagreb xG
2.29HNK Rijeka xG
50%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–211%
1–210%
0–110%
1–18%
0–38%
1–37%
From our goals model: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 0.9 – 2.3 HNK Rijeka expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka?
Our pick is HNK Rijeka to win with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka?
On our numbers NK Lokomotiva Zagreb have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 21% and HNK Rijeka 67%.
How many goals will there be in NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka?
Our predicted score is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 0–2 HNK Rijeka, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka?
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka (HNL) kicks off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 19:00 (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.
