Our NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek Prediction: 2-1
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 16:15 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek 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 – Slaven Belupo vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb will look to get back on track following a 0-2 Croatia HNL loss against Slaven Belupo on February 13. In that match, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb recorded 56% possession, firing 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Slaven Belupo | 44% | 0 (5) | 1.72 | 46 |
 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 56% | 0 (0) | 0.25 | 30 |
NK Osijek's Last Match – NK Osijek vs Hajduk Split
NK Osijek will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Croatia HNL loss to Hajduk Split on February 15. In that match, NK Osijek controlled 36% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NK Osijek | 36% | 0 (4) | 0.69 | 58 |
 Hajduk Split | 64% | 0 (5) | 2.64 | 100 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek Stats
Key Stats
| NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | NK Osijek | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.23 | Defence Strength | 1.16 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while NK Osijek average 0.8 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 14-14
NK Osijek 8-17
What are the odds for this match?
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.1
NK Osijek to win: @2.875
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975
Lineups
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb: Marko Vesovic, Blaz Boskovic, Luka Dajcer, Dimitrije Kamenovic, Tino Jukic, Matija Subotic, Josip Posavec, Ibrahim, Marko Pajac, Aleks Stojakovic, David Katic
NK Osijek: David Colina, Samuel Akere, Fran Karacic, Arnel Jakupovic, Anton Matkovic, Simun Mikolcic, Tonio Teklic, Luka Jelenic, Nikola Curcija, Vladan Bubanja, Jon Mersinaj
Dinamo Zagreb 
Hajduk Split 
HNK Rijeka 
NK Varazdin 
Slaven Belupo 
Istra 1961 
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 
HNK Gorica 
Vukovar 91 
NK Osijek