Our Slaven Belupo vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Prediction: 2-1
Slaven Belupo vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Slaven Belupo 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
Slaven Belupo's Last Match – Slaven Belupo vs NK Varazdin
Slaven Belupo will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 Croatia HNL victory over NK Varazdin, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Slaven Belupo recorded 64% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Slaven Belupo | 64% | 0 (7) | 1.69 | 70 |
NK Varazdin | 36% | 0 (1) | 0.34 | 38 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's Last Match – Istra 1961 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Croatia HNL draw with Istra 1961 on August 9. In that match, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb saw 44% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Istra 1961 | 56% | 0 (2) | 1.52 | 75 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 44% | 0 (4) | 0.85 | 50 |
Slaven Belupo vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Stats
Key Stats
| Slaven Belupo | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.97 | Attacking Strength | 1.33 |
| 0.95 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Slaven Belupo are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while NK Lokomotiva Zagreb average 2.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.