Our NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek Prediction: 1-1
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 16:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 31, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
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 want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Croatia HNL victory over Slaven Belupo, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb recorded 40% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Slaven Belupo | 60% | 0 (4) | 2.26 | 74 |
 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 40% | 0 (4) | 0.73 | 40 |
NK Osijek's Last Match – NK Osijek vs Hajduk Split
NK Osijek will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 Croatia HNL defeat against Hajduk Split on August 24. In that match, NK Osijek saw 54% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NK Osijek | 54% | 0 (3) | 0.77 | 87 |
 Hajduk Split | 46% | 0 (5) | 1.46 | 69 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek Stats
Key Stats
| NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | NK Osijek | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 1.33 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while NK Osijek average 1.3 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 21-13
NK Osijek 13-11
Lineups
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb: Blaz Boskovic, Jakov-Anton Vasilj, Luka Dajcer, Mody Mamadou Boune, Mbacke Diop, Dusan Vukovic, Josip Posavec, Aleks Stojakovic, Fabian Krivak, Denis Kolinger, Ivan Katic
NK Osijek: Renan Guedes, Arnel Jakupovic, David Colina, Emin Hasic, Nail Omerovic, Marko Malenica, Luka Vrbancic, Oleksandr Petrusenko, Luka Jelenic, Domagoj Bukvic, Simun Mikolcic
Dinamo Zagreb 
Hajduk Split 
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 
NK Varazdin 
Istra 1961 
Slaven Belupo 
HNK Gorica 
HNK Rijeka 
NK Osijek 
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