Lokomotiva Zagreb
- Lokomotiva Zagreb have had a mixed run of form recently, but a solid run of home results has helped keep them 7th in the table.
- Nikica Jelavic, who took over as head coach in July 2025, has built an adaptable, youthful squad with a pragmatic outlook on their soccer.
- Lokomotiva tend to set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation that can be adapted to a 3-4-2-1 or 4-3-3 when they press, relying on wide overloads and quick counterattacking play to create chances and control the game.
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Recent stats:
- Home record: 5 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses.
- Averages: 1.36 goals scored and 1.18 conceded at home.
- Last 5: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses.
Osijek
- Osijek have won just 1 of their 10 games on the road in HNL 2025/2026, drawing 3 and losing 6.
- In addition to poor results, Osijek have also struggled to score on their travels, averaging just 1.00 goal per game on the road, and are conceding an average of 1.70 goals per game.
- Osijek set up in a three-at-the-back system, using high-intensity pressing to try to catch their opponents off guard.
- With plenty of width from their wingbacks, Osijek can be dangerous in transition if they can catch teams high up the field.
- Last 5: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 defeats.
Head-to-Head
The 3 previous meetings between these two clubs in HNL 2025/2026 have all ended in draws, with a 1-1 stalemate on Osijek’s patch .
Key Players
- Aleks Stojakovic has been a reliable goal threat for Lokomotiva this season with 7 goals in 21 HNL games.
- Dusan Vukovic has hit form recently with 2 goals in the last 5, providing some dynamism to Lokomotiva’s forward line.
- Nail Omerovic is Osijek’s top scorer with 6 in 22 HNL appearances.
Betting Insights
- Lokomotiva are priced at 2.25, Osijek at 3.05, and a draw at 3.15.
- The Under 2.5 goals market is priced at 1.8 and looks like good value in what could be a tight encounter.
- Lokomotiva’s home form versus Osijek’s poor away record supports backing the hosts.
Prediction
- Lokomotiva’s 26 points from 22 games puts them 7th in HNL 2025/2026.
- Osijek, having played the same 22 games, sit 10th with 17 points.
- Expect a tight, cautious game with the hosts favoured to edge it.
- Prediction: Lokomotiva to win a close encounter and consider the Under 2.5 goals market.
