NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek: HNL 2026 Match Preview
Analysis by Robert Marin · Last Updated: 31 October 2026 at 02:58 UTC
Date of last modification: 31 October 2026 at 02:58 UTC
Match Preview
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb host NK Osijek in the HNL on 1 November 2026 for round 12. NK Osijek enter the match from fourth position in the standings, while NK Lokomotiva Zagreb sit in eighth place as both sides prepare to contest this match.
Recent Form and Standings
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb occupy position 8 with a recent five-match form of DLLWD and a form index of 29. NK Osijek sit in position 4 with a WDLDL recent form and a form index rating of 30.
Expected Goals and Match Dynamics
The expected goals model registers 1.19 for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb and 1.93 for NK Osijek. Win probabilities are calculated at 28% for the home side, 16% for a draw, and 56% for the away team.
Statistical Indicators
Attacking metrics show ratings of 57 for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb and 72 for NK Osijek. Defending indices stand at 44 and 50 respectively, while pressure index figures reach 68 for the hosts and 80 for the visitors.
Head-to-Head Record
Historical head-to-head records show 40% of previous meetings won by NK Lokomotiva Zagreb and 60% secured by NK Osijek. Track the live score and projected lineups in the Arena Sports Insights app.
Expected Lineups
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb4-2-3-1
- 12Josip Posavec
- 23Marko Vešović
- 2Jakov Gurlica
- 4Athanasios Triantafyllou
- 20Kristijan Čabrajić
- 8Ivan Katić
- 6Feta Fetai
- 7Dušan Vuković
- 14Marcel Lorber
- 9Leon Belcar
- 11Lovre Kulušić
NK Osijek4-2-3-1
- 31Marko Malenica
- 22Jay Kruiver
- 98Izak Ježić
- 26Luka Jelenić
- 2Marcel Heister
- 18Niko Farkaš
- 16Oleksandr Petrusenko
- 39Domagoj Bukvić
- 11Luka Tunjić
- 30Admir Ljatifi
- 79Armando León
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