Our Istra 1961 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Prediction: 2-1
Istra 1961 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 30, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Istra 1961 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Istra 1961's Last Match – Istra 1961 vs NK Radomlje
Istra 1961 will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-1 Europe Friendlies success over NK Radomlje on January 14. In that match, Istra 1961 saw 43% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Istra 1961 | 43% | 0 (3) | - | 0 |
 NK Radomlje | 57% | 0 (1) | - | 0 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's Last Match – Slaven Belupo vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb will aim to maintain their momentum following a 4-2 Europe Friendlies triumph against Slaven Belupo on January 16. In that match, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb had 50% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Slaven Belupo | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 36 |
 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 27 |
Istra 1961 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Stats
Key Stats
| Istra 1961 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 | Attacking Strength | 1.22 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Istra 1961 are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while NK Lokomotiva Zagreb average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.