HNL· Regular Season - 7· Stadion Maksimir
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
HNK Rijeka1-1
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NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 12 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5HNK Rijeka +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.12 | - |
| X2HNK Rijeka or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5NK Lokomotiva Zagreb +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.38 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 65% | 1.55 | - |
| 1XNK Lokomotiva Zagreb or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 59% | 1.70 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 58% | 1.73 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 41% | 2.42 | - |
| 2HNK Rijeka to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 35% | 2.83 | - |
| AH2 -1.5HNK Rijeka -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.62 | - |
| 1NK Lokomotiva Zagreb to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5NK Lokomotiva Zagreb -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 9.27 | - |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka preview & analysis
Match preview
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb host HNK Rijeka in the HNL (Regular Season - 7) at Stadion Maksimir on Saturday, 12 September 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 3 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 4. Most recently they beat Tomislav 2-0 away. They're 8th in the table with 7 points from 9 games. HNK Rijeka arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 1 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 1. Most recently they beat NK Osijek 4-1 at home. They're 5th in the table with 14 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb have won 0, HNK Rijeka have won 4 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes HNK Rijeka narrow favourites: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 23%, draw 38%, HNK Rijeka 39%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.2 - 1.8 in expected goals), with 58% for over 2.5 and 59% for both teams to score.
Recent form
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb- 9 SeptATomislav2-0
- 6 SeptANK Slaven Belupo1-2
- 31 AugAHNK Hajduk Split0-2
HNK Rijeka- 5 SeptHNK Osijek4-1
Head to head
HNL table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 |  HNK Hajduk Split | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +9 | 19 |
| 2 |  NK Varazdin | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 18 |
| 3 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 16 |
| 4 |  NK Osijek | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 16 |
| 5 | HNK Rijeka | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 14 |
| 6 |  Istra 1961 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 12 |
| 7 |  NK Slaven Belupo | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 10 |
| 8 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -6 | 7 |
| 9 |  Rudes | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -13 | 7 |
| 10 |  HNK Gorica | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 5 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka?
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HNK Rijeka are favourites. Our model gives NK Lokomotiva Zagreb a 23% chance of winning, HNK Rijeka 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka?
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We rate both teams to score at 59%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka kick off?
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NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka kicks off at 18:00 UTC on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb.
