Our NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 Prediction: 1-2
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 11, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.
This NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 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
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's Last Match – Vukovar 91 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
Determined to get back to winning ways, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb must win after their 1-1 Croatia HNL draw against Vukovar 91 on April 7. In that match, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb had 58% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vukovar 91 | 42% | 0 (8) | 0.49 | 59 |
 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 58% | 0 (2) | 0.27 | 92 |
Istra 1961's Last Match – Istra 1961 vs Hajduk Split
Istra 1961 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-3 Croatia HNL loss to Hajduk Split on April 7. In that match, Istra 1961 recorded 32% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Istra 1961 | 32% | 0 (2) | 0.24 | 40 |
 Hajduk Split | 68% | 0 (5) | 2.06 | 65 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 Stats
Key Stats
| NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | Istra 1961 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 1.47 |
| 1.47 | Defence Strength | 0.91 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Istra 1961 average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 11-16
Istra 1961 10-17
What are the odds for this match?
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb to win: @2
Draw: @3.25
Istra 1961 to win: @3.2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9
Lineups
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb: Marko Vesovic, Leon Belcar, Aleks Stojakovic, Luka Dajcer, Blaz Boskovic, Jakov-Anton Vasilj, Tino Jukic, Matija Subotic, Denis Kolinger, Marko Pajac, Josip Posavec
Istra 1961: Filip Taraba, Dukan Ahmeti, Israel Isaac Ayuma, Rene Hrvatin, Silvio Gorican, Emil Frederiksen, Smail Prevljak, Franko Kolic, Marcel Heister, Antonio Mauric, Mohamed Nasraoui
Dinamo Zagreb 
Hajduk Split 
HNK Rijeka 
NK Varazdin 
Slaven Belupo 
Istra 1961 
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 
HNK Gorica 
NK Osijek 
Vukovar 91