Our HNK Rijeka vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Prediction: 3-1
HNK Rijeka vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 1, 2026. We predict a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This HNK Rijeka 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 Rijeka's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs Omonia Nicosia
HNK Rijeka will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-1 UEFA Conference League triumph against Omonia Nicosia on February 26. In that match, HNK Rijeka recorded 58% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HNK Rijeka | 58% | 12 (7) | 1.11 | 48 |
 Omonia Nicosia | 42% | 10 (6) | 1.45 | 26 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's Last Match – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-1 Croatia HNL victory over NK Osijek in their last outing. In that match, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb had 53% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 53% | 0 (5) | 1.22 | 48 |
 NK Osijek | 47% | 0 (2) | 1.36 | 39 |
HNK Rijeka vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Stats
Key Stats
| HNK Rijeka | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.38 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 0.85 | Defence Strength | 1.31 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HNK Rijeka are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while NK Lokomotiva Zagreb average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
HNK Rijeka 13-9
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 16-12
What are the odds for this match?
HNK Rijeka to win: @1.6
Draw: @3.4
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb to win: @4.75
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
Lineups
HNK Rijeka: Toni Fruk, Tiago Dantas, Martin Zlomislic, Tornike Morchiladze, Mladen Devetak, Alfonso Barco, Justas Lasickas, Ante Matej Juric, Anel Husic, Ante Majstorovic, Gabrijel Rukavina
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb: Ante Utrobicic, Ibrahim, Matija Subotic, Aleks Stojakovic, Denis Kolinger, Marko Pajac, Tino Jukic, Blaz Boskovic, Josip Posavec, Marko Vesovic, Luka Dajcer
Dinamo Zagreb 
Hajduk Split 
HNK Rijeka 
NK Varazdin 
Slaven Belupo 
Istra 1961 
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 
HNK Gorica 
NK Osijek 
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