Our HNK Gorica vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Prediction: 2-1
HNK Gorica vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 13:30 GMT kick-off on Friday April 17, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This HNK Gorica vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
HNK Gorica's Last Match – Hajduk Split vs HNK Gorica
HNK Gorica will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Croatia HNL defeat against Hajduk Split on April 12. In that match, HNK Gorica had 40% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hajduk Split | 60% | 0 (7) | 1.36 | 70 |
HNK Gorica | 40% | 0 (2) | 0.16 | 33 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's Last Match – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 Croatia HNL victory over Istra 1961 on April 11. In that match, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb controlled 44% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 44% | 0 (4) | 1.21 | 73 |
Istra 1961 | 56% | 0 (3) | 0.75 | 69 |
HNK Gorica vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Stats
Key Stats
| HNK Gorica | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 1.11 | Defence Strength | 1.41 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HNK Gorica are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while NK Lokomotiva Zagreb average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.



Hajduk Split
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Istra 1961
Dinamo Zagreb
Hajduk Split
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NK Varazdin
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Istra 1961
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