Rijeka (home)
- Rijeka are 3rd in HNL 2025/2026 with 32 points from 23 games, Lokomotiva are 7th on 29 from the same number of games.
- Rijeka have won six, drawn four and lost only two of their 12 home games in HNL 2025/2026, scoring 22 goals.
Lokomotiva (away)
- Lokomotiva have failed to win on their last two visits to Rijeka.
- But the visitors arrive in good form, having won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five and can make the game interesting.
- Head coach Nikica Jelavic has brought a more attacking philosophy to the club since taking charge in July 2025 and his young, energetic side are playing a high-tempo, direct style of soccer, where they overload the wings, play vertical passes into the penalty area and press the ball very aggressively.
Head-to-Head
The last two meetings between the sides in HNL 2025/2026 were both draws, with the most recent game finishing 1-1 at Lokomotiva’s home.
Key Players
Marko Pajac has been on fire for Lokomotiva, scoring three of their last nine goals in his last five appearances , while Toni Fruk leads the Rijeka scoring charts with eight goals in 22 HNL 2025/2026 appearances .
Betting Insights
- Rijeka are clear favorites at 1.61 to win Sunday’s HNL 2025/2026 matchup with Lokomotiva Zagreb, who are 5.0 outsiders.
- Hence, the 'Both Teams to Score' market at 1.8 looks very attractive given both teams have been in prolific form in front of goal recently.
Prediction
Rijeka are favored to edge it because of their solid home record and Lokomotiva’s poor away form in HNL 2025/2026, although their recent improvements in the standings suggest they will at least be competitive.
