HNK Rijeka vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

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. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.

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 – Hajduk Split vs HNK Rijeka

HNK Rijeka will look to get back on track following a 0-1 Croatia HNL loss against Hajduk Split on February 22. In that match, HNK Rijeka saw 40% of the ball and 3 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Hajduk Split	60%	0 (6)	0.96	76
HNK Rijeka	40%	0 (3)	0.58	52

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's Last Match – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek

Determined to maintain their recent success, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb must win following their 3-1 Croatia HNL victory against NK Osijek on February 21. In that match, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb controlled 53% of possession and managed 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

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

HNK Rijeka are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while NK Lokomotiva Zagreb average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.

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