Prva HNL
Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 19:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadion Maksimir
Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka Prediction & Stats - Prva HNL 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka carries real history into this round of the Prva HNL.
The two sides meet on 12/09 (Saturday) at Stadion Maksimir, 19:00 (UK time).
Read the Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka
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 Rijeka call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Rijeka
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Rijeka the side to beat, with roughly 19% 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 6 match into their Prva HNL. Here is where Lokosi stand:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 4 lost
1 points per game
8 scored, at 1.33 a game
12 conceded, at 2 a game
Lokosi, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Dušan Vuković, 2 goals
Most assists: Marko Pajač, 2 assists
Recent results — Lokomotiva Zagreb
06/09/2026 15:00
31/08/2026 12:30
21/08/2026 14:00
15/08/2026 15:00
08/08/2026 15:00
Rijeka: how they are travelling
Rijeka come in 5 matches into their Prva HNL.
Here is what Bijeli have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
9 scored, at 1.8 a game
6 conceded, at 1.2 a game
Bijeli, season-wide
6 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Daniel Adu-Adjei, 3 goals
Most assists: Toni Fruk, 3 assists
Recent results — Bijeli
05/09/2026 15:00
31/08/2026 15:30
27/08/2026 14:45
23/08/2026 12:30
20/08/2026 13:00
The head-to-head favours Rijeka
Rijeka have generally come out ahead of Lokosi in their recent meetings.
From 54 match(es):
Rijeka: 35 win(s)
Lokomotiva Zagreb: 12 win(s)
Drawn: 7
That trend is worth factoring into the Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka prediction.
Form comparison Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka
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 |
L
L
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
W
|
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 20% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 4 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 3 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.24 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
2.3 | 1.76 | 2.41 |
Away Team
Rijeka
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 4.33 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.18 | 2.7 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
0.82 | 0.93 | 0.67 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.99 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
Fixture information - Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka
Match: Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka
Competition: Prva HNL
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stadion Maksimir
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Stats
The statistics for Lokomotiva vs Rijeka that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 3.17
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 48%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 86%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 66%
Cards
7
League: 3.79
Corners
17.5
League: 9.59
Home Team
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
W
|
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 20% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 4 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 3 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.24 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
2.3 | 1.76 | 2.41 |
Away Team
Rijeka
Croatia - Prva HNL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 4.33 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.18 | 2.7 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
0.82 | 0.93 | 0.67 |
Corners
10.34 / Match
+3% Corners / Match
Lokomotiva Zagreb received +3% more corners than Rijeka in the Prva HNL
10 / Match
Slaven Koprivnica
(5)
Hajduk Split
(1)
Rudeš
(5)
Osijek
(4)
Gorica
(9)
Istra 1961
(4)(8)
Osijek
(8)
Gorica
(6)
Istra 1961
(9)
Varaždin
(7)
Rudeš
Cards
3.67 / Match
+267% Cards / Match
Lokomotiva Zagreb received +267% more cards than Rijeka in the Prva HNL
1 / Match
Slaven Koprivnica
(3)
Hajduk Split
(3)
Rudeš
(1)
Osijek
(2)
Gorica
(5)
Istra 1961
(4)(0)
Osijek
(3)
Gorica
(0)
Istra 1961
(1)
Varaždin
(1)
Rudeš
Goals Scored
1.33 / Match
+35%
Rijeka is +35% better in terms of goals scored
1.8 / Match
Slaven Koprivnica
(1)
Hajduk Split
(0)
Rudeš
(1)
Osijek
(0)
Gorica
(3)
Istra 1961
(3)(4)
Osijek
(0)
Gorica
(3)
Istra 1961
(0)
Varaždin
(2)
Rudeš
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+40%
Lokomotiva Zagreb condeded +40% more goals than Rijeka
1.2 / Match
Slaven Koprivnica
(2)
Hajduk Split
(2)
Rudeš
(4)
Osijek
(1)
Gorica
(1)
Istra 1961
(2)(1)
Osijek
(0)
Gorica
(2)
Istra 1961
(2)
Varaždin
(1)
Rudeš
Prva HNL Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hajduk Split
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 2 |
Dinamo Zagreb
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 3 |
Varaždin
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 4 |
Osijek
|
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
| 5 |
Rijeka
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| 6 |
Istra 1961
|
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 7 |
Lokomotiva Zagreb
|
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 6 | 1 |
| 8 |
Slaven Koprivnica
|
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 6 | 1 |
| 9 |
Rudeš
|
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 19 | -13 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 10 |
Gorica
|
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 | 0.17 |
Odds
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