Lok. Zagreb
€10.73m
Rijeka
€36.88m
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If you’re searching for a Lok. Zagreb vs Rijeka prediction that goes beyond the usual stats and betting tips, you’re in the right place. With both sides eager to climb the HNL table, Sunday’s Round 15 fixture at Stadion Maksimir promises more than just another tick in the calendar. Let’s break down the numbers, the tactics, and what our AI sees for this intriguing matchup.
Lokomotiva Zagreb and Rijeka might not be topping the HNL charts this season, but both have shown flashes of quality. Lokomotiva (or Lok. Zagreb for short) currently sit 7th, just a step ahead of Rijeka in 8th. Recent form? Neither side is exactly on fire, but there are glimmers of hope:
Looking at the head to head record, Rijeka have dominated, winning 40 of their 65 meetings. Lok. Zagreb have only managed 15 wins, with 10 draws sprinkled in. The last five encounters? Three Rijeka wins, two draws, and not a single Lok. Zagreb victory. Their most recent meeting in September ended 1-1—so history suggests Rijeka have the upper hand, but draws are never far away.
Tactically, Lok. Zagreb tend to control possession (expected 53%) and keep things tight at the back, averaging just one goal scored and one conceded per match. Rijeka are more direct, scoring twice per game on average but also letting in one. Both teams have a habit of scoring—and conceding—in recent games.
Now, let’s get to the Lok. Zagreb vs Rijeka prediction that everyone’s after. The bookmakers have Rijeka as slight favorites (2.35 for the away win), but the draw (3.35) is tempting, especially considering recent results and the head to head trend.
Digging deeper, Lok. Zagreb are expected to have a slight edge in possession and shots, but Rijeka’s higher squad value (€36.88m vs €10.73m) hints at more individual quality. Expect a tactical battle, with nine corners and a few cards—but not much in the way of fireworks.
In summary, our Lok. Zagreb vs Rijeka prediction leans towards a draw, with under 3.5 goals as the safest bet. Both teams have enough quality to trouble each other, but history—and our AI—suggests they’ll cancel each other out. If you’re after value, the draw at 3.35 looks like a smart punt. Just don’t expect a goal-fest—unless, of course, football does what it does best and surprises us all.
If you’re searching for a Lok. Zagreb vs Rijeka prediction that goes beyond the usual stats and betting tips, you’re in the right place. With both sides eager to climb the HNL table, Sunday’s Round 15 fixture at Stadion Maksimir promises more than just another tick in the calendar. Let’s break down the numbers, the tactics, and what our AI sees for this intriguing matchup.
Lokomotiva Zagreb and Rijeka might not be topping the HNL charts this season, but both have shown flashes of quality. Lokomotiva (or Lok. Zagreb for short) currently sit 7th, just a step ahead of Rijeka in 8th. Recent form? Neither side is exactly on fire, but there are glimmers of hope:
Looking at the head to head record, Rijeka have dominated, winning 40 of their 65 meetings. Lok. Zagreb have only managed 15 wins, with 10 draws sprinkled in. The last five encounters? Three Rijeka wins, two draws, and not a single Lok. Zagreb victory. Their most recent meeting in September ended 1-1—so history suggests Rijeka have the upper hand, but draws are never far away.
Tactically, Lok. Zagreb tend to control possession (expected 53%) and keep things tight at the back, averaging just one goal scored and one conceded per match. Rijeka are more direct, scoring twice per game on average but also letting in one. Both teams have a habit of scoring—and conceding—in recent games.
Now, let’s get to the Lok. Zagreb vs Rijeka prediction that everyone’s after. The bookmakers have Rijeka as slight favorites (2.35 for the away win), but the draw (3.35) is tempting, especially considering recent results and the head to head trend.
Digging deeper, Lok. Zagreb are expected to have a slight edge in possession and shots, but Rijeka’s higher squad value (€36.88m vs €10.73m) hints at more individual quality. Expect a tactical battle, with nine corners and a few cards—but not much in the way of fireworks.
In summary, our Lok. Zagreb vs Rijeka prediction leans towards a draw, with under 3.5 goals as the safest bet. Both teams have enough quality to trouble each other, but history—and our AI—suggests they’ll cancel each other out. If you’re after value, the draw at 3.35 looks like a smart punt. Just don’t expect a goal-fest—unless, of course, football does what it does best and surprises us all.
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U3.5 -357
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -357X 235
The match is expected to end in a drawUnder 3.5 -357
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -118
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&U4.5 -179
Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
0:0
1:1
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10
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5
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25
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Rijeka |
13-Sep-25
1:1
| Lok. Zagreb ![]() |
Lok. Zagreb |
06-Apr-25
0:1
| Rijeka ![]() |
Rijeka |
26-Jan-25
4:1
| Lok. Zagreb ![]() |
Lok. Zagreb |
18-Oct-24
2:2
| Rijeka ![]() |
Rijeka |
04-Aug-24
4:0
| Lok. Zagreb ![]() |
Lok. Zagreb |
28-Apr-24
3:1
| Rijeka ![]() |
Lok. Zagreb |
03-Apr-24
0:1
| Rijeka ![]() |
Rijeka |
17-Feb-24
4:0
| Lok. Zagreb ![]() |
| 13 Dec | L |
Lok. Zagreb.
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1:3
| Hajduk Split.
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| 07 Dec | L |
NK Varazdin.
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4:2
| Lok. Zagreb.
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| 30 Nov | D |
Lok. Zagreb.
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1:1
| Rijeka.
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| 23 Nov | D |
Osijek.
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1:1
| Lok. Zagreb.
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| 08 Nov | D |
Lok. Zagreb.
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1:1
| Slaven Belup.
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| 03 Nov | L |
Gorica.
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4:1
| Lok. Zagreb.
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| 29 Oct | W |
Lokomotiv.
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4:0
| Varteks V.
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| 25 Oct | L |
Lokomotiv.
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1:2
| Istra 1961.
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| 17 Oct | D |
Vukovar 1991.
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1:1
| Lokomotiv.
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| 05 Oct | W |
Lokomotiv.
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2:1
| Dinamo Z.
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| 18 Dec | Shakhtar . |
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Rijeka.![]() | |
| 11 Dec | W | Rijeka. |
3:0 |
Celje.![]() |
| 06 Dec | W | Rijeka. |
3:1 |
Vukovar 1991.![]() |
| 03 Dec | W | Zdralovi. |
1:4 |
Rijeka.![]() |
| 30 Nov | D | Lok. Zagreb. |
1:1 |
Rijeka.![]() |
| 27 Nov | D | Rijeka. |
0:0 |
AEK Larnaca.![]() |
| 22 Nov | W | Rijeka. |
5:0 |
Hajduk Split.![]() |
| 09 Nov | L | NK Varazdin. |
1:0 |
Rijeka.![]() |
| 06 Nov | D | Lincoln R. |
1:1 |
Rijeka.![]() |
| 01 Nov | L | Dinamo Z. |
2:1 |
Rijeka.![]() |
Croatia - HNL| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinamo Zagreb | 17 | 36-16 | 35 |
| 2 |
HNK Hajduk Spl | 17 | 27-16 | 34 |
| 3 |
NK Slaven Belu | 17 | 26-28 | 25 |
| 4 |
Istra 1961 | 16 | 20-20 | 23 |
| 5 |
NK Varazdin | 17 | 21-22 | 23 |
| 6 |
HNK Rijeka | 16 | 26-19 | 21 |
| 7 |
HNK Gorica | 17 | 21-26 | 19 |
| 8 |
NK Lokomotiva | 17 | 20-28 | 19 |
| 9 |
Vukovar | 17 | 18-30 | 15 |
| 10 |
NK Osijek | 17 | 16-26 | 13 |