Prva HNL
Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Gorica
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadion Maksimir
Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Gorica Prediction & Stats - Prva HNL 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Gorica carries real history into this round of the Prva HNL.
The two sides meet on 08/08 (Saturday) at Stadion Maksimir, 20:00 (UK time).
Read the Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Gorica prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Gorica
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Gorica call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Gorica
Last updated on 06-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Lokomotiva Zagreb the side to beat, with roughly 44% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Prva HNL odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Lokomotiva Zagreb Preview
Lokomotiva Zagreb reach this fixture 1 match into their Prva HNL. Here is where Lokosi stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
3 scored, at 3 a game
2 conceded, at 2 a game
Lokosi, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Thanasis Triantafyllou, 1 goals
Most assists: Marko Pajač, 1 assists
Recent results — Lokomotiva Zagreb
01/08/2026 12:30
23/05/2026 12:45
16/05/2026 12:15
09/05/2026 12:45
03/05/2026 10:00
Gorica: how they are travelling
Gorica come in 1 matches into their Prva HNL.
Here is what Goričani have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
0 points per game
0 scored, at 0 a game
2 conceded, at 2 a game
Goričani, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Filip Braut, 0 goals
Most assists: Filip Braut, 0 assists
Recent results — Goričani
01/08/2026 15:00
23/05/2026 10:00
16/05/2026 10:00
10/05/2026 12:15
02/05/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Lokomotiva Zagreb
Recent meetings have tended to go Lokomotiva Zagreb's way against Gorica.
From 33 match(es):
Lokomotiva Zagreb: 12 win(s)
Gorica: 11 win(s)
Drawn: 10
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Gorica prediction.
Form comparison Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Gorica
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Scored | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.36 | 0 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 0 | 2.59 |
Away Team
Gorica
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.19 | 1.19 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 2.68 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
With Lokomotiva Zagreb and Gorica both looking to attack, this match is likely to see plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
That’s why we’re backing over 2.5 goals, a bet that wins if at least three goals are scored.
👉 Prediction: Lokomotiva Zagreb to Win
It’s hard to see any outcome other than a Lokomotiva Zagreb victory, making this our best betting tip.
They have been impressive throughout the season. Expect Lokomotiva Zagreb to live up to expectations in this matchup.
Fixture information - Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Gorica
Match: Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Gorica
Competition: Prva HNL
Date: Saturday, 08/08/2026
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stadion Maksimir
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Stats
The statistics for Lokomotiva vs Turopoljci that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 3
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 100%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 60%
Cards
0
League: 3.2
Corners
0
League: 9.6
Home Team
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Scored | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.36 | 0 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 0 | 2.59 |
Away Team
Gorica
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.19 | 1.19 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 2.68 | 0 |
Corners
11 / Match
+0% Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
11 / Match
Istra 1961
(4)(3)
Osijek
Cards
4 / Match
+300% Cards / Match
Lokomotiva Zagreb received +300% more cards than Gorica in the Prva HNL
1 / Match
Istra 1961
(4)(1)
Osijek
Goals Scored
3 / Match
100%
Lokomotiva Zagreb is 100% better in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Istra 1961
(3)(0)
Osijek
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
2 / Match
Istra 1961
(2)(2)
Osijek
Prva HNL Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinamo Zagreb
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Osijek
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Lokomotiva Zagreb
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
Hajduk Split
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Rijeka
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Rudeš
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Varaždin
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Istra 1961
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Gorica
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Slaven Koprivnica
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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