NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.60 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.60Odds
2
Value bet: Istra 1961 to win @ 2.75 – our chance 40% vs 36% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultIstra 1961 to win ✗40% · @2.75
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗64% · @1.60
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 11.89
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 preview and prediction
The match
Istra 1961 travel to Stadion Maksimir in the HNL on Saturday 17 October (14:00 WAT) to face NK Lokomotiva Zagreb. NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are 9th with 11 points from 13 games (in the bottom three), while Istra 1961 sit 4th on 19 points (in the top four).
Form guide
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's last 5: LLDWL Most recently they lost to NK Varazdin 0–1 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Istra 1961's last 5: WLWWD Most recently they beat NK Osijek 3–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Istra 1961 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 1 August 2026, finished Istra 1961 2–3 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 1.6 for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb and 1.7 for Istra 1961. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 64% and both teams to score at 64%.
Betting angles
Win chances: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 38%, draw 23%, Istra 1961 40%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.60.
Value angle: Istra 1961 to win at 2.75 – 40% on our numbers against 36% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 64% chance at odds of 1.60, above our fair price of 1.57, so there is value in it. Predicted score: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1–1 Istra 1961. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb38%fair 2.65 · @2.30
Draw23%fair 4.39 · @3.40
Istra 196140%fair 2.53 · @2.75
3.28Expected goals
1.62NK Lokomotiva Zagreb xG
1.66Istra 1961 xG
64%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–28%
2–18%
2–27%
0–16%
1–06%
From our goals model: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1.6 – 1.7 Istra 1961 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.60.
Who will win NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961?
On our numbers NK Lokomotiva Zagreb have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Istra 1961 40%.
How many goals will there be in NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961?
Our predicted score is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1–1 Istra 1961, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961?
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 (HNL) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 14:00 (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.
