HNL· Regular Season - 10· Stadion Kranjčevićeva
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
Istra 196117 Oct
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
18+ · T&Cs apply
Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.66
Expected goals
1.5 - 1.5
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Match probabilities
More NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5NK Lokomotiva Zagreb +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 82% | 1.22 | 1.08 |
| AH2 +1.5Istra 1961 +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 82% | 1.22 | 1.15 |
| 1XNK Lokomotiva Zagreb or Draw | 65% | 1.55 | 1.40 |
| X2Istra 1961 or Draw | 64% | 1.55 | 1.57 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 64% | 1.57 | 1.44 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 57% | 1.75 | 1.59 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 43% | 2.34 | 2.25 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 40% | 2.52 | 2.44 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 36% | 2.76 | 2.42 |
| 1NK Lokomotiva Zagreb to win | 36% | 2.81 | 2.38 |
| 2Istra 1961 to win | 35% | 2.83 | 2.85 |
| XDraw | 29% | 3.43 | 3.60 |
| AH1 -1.5NK Lokomotiva Zagreb -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 18% | 5.49 | 4.30 |
| AH2 -1.5Istra 1961 -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 18% | 5.57 | 5.45 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.30 | 3.40 | 2.75 | - | - | 1.60 | 2.25 |
| 1xBet | 2.30 | 3.58 | 2.74 | 1.59 | 2.25 | 1.49 | 2.44 |
| Dafabet | 2.38 | 3.60 | 2.85 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 2.25 | 3.30 | 2.70 | 1.67 | 2.15 | 1.57 | 2.25 |
| Marathonbet | 2.28 | 3.58 | 2.72 | 1.59 | 2.25 | 1.49 | 2.40 |
| Betfair | 2.25 | 3.60 | 2.70 | 1.65 | 2.20 | 1.57 | 2.25 |
| BetVictor | 2.25 | 3.50 | 2.70 | 1.62 | 2.12 | 1.50 | 2.40 |
| Pinnacle | 2.33 | 3.61 | 2.78 | 1.66 | 2.18 | - | - |
| SBO | 2.17 | 3.12 | 2.56 | - | - | - | - |
| Betano | 2.37 | 3.50 | 2.77 | 1.67 | 2.18 | 1.53 | 2.35 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 preview & analysis
Match preview
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb host Istra 1961 in the HNL (Regular Season - 10) at Stadion Kranjčevićeva on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with kick-off at 13:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are struggling for results, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to NK Varazdin 0-1 at home. They're 8th in the table with 7 points from 9 games. Istra 1961 arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 4. Most recently they beat NK Osijek 3-1 away. They're 6th in the table with 12 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb have won 2, Istra 1961 have won 1 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 2.7 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes NK Lokomotiva Zagreb narrow favourites: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 36%, draw 29%, Istra 1961 35%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.5 - 1.5 in expected goals), with 57% for over 2.5 and 60% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score at 1.60, which our model rates at a 60% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 2-1 Istra 1961.
Recent form
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb- 11 OctHNK Varazdin0-1
- 20 SeptADinamo Zagreb2-3
- 12 SeptHHNK Rijeka1-1
- 9 SeptATomislav2-0
- 6 SeptANK Slaven Belupo1-2
Istra 1961- 10 OctANK Osijek3-1
- 19 SeptHHNK Gorica0-1
- 13 SeptHRudes3-2
- 8 SeptAZagorec5-0
- 4 SeptANK Varazdin0-0
Head to head
HNL table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Istra 1961: FAQ
What is the NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score at odds of 1.60. Our predicted score is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 2-1 Istra 1961.
Who is the favourite to win NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961?
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NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are favourites. Our model gives NK Lokomotiva Zagreb a 36% chance of winning, Istra 1961 35%, and the draw 29%.
Will both teams score in NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961?
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We rate both teams to score at 60%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 kick off?
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NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 kicks off at 13:00 UTC on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at Stadion Kranjčevićeva, Zagreb.
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