Osijek
- Osijek’s form has been mixed with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five games.
- The two wins were excellent away victories over Rijeka (0-2) and Hajduk Split (0-1), but they were disappointing to be beaten at home by struggling NK Varazdin (0-2).
- Tomislav Radotic has managed Osijek since February 2026 and his team play a high-tempo, high-pressing style with a preference for getting the ball forward in vertical, quick transitions and creating overloads on the wide areas.
Lokomotiva Zagreb
- NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are making a strong push for a top-five finish in the HNL 2025/2026 after stringing together three consecutive wins, including a 2-0 away win over HNK Gorica and a 2-1 home win over Slaven, in the last week.
- 2-0 away win over HNK Gorica.
- 2-1 home win over Slaven.
- They play a very pragmatic 4-3-3 system, focusing on being compact and difficult to beat with a high line, a compact midfield, good counter attacks and some threat from set pieces.
- Their two strikers, including Aleks Stojakovic, who has eight HNL 2025/2026 goals in 30 appearances, will look to create problems for the Osijek defenders while Blaz Boskovic has stepped up to chip in with two of their last six goals in the past five games.
Head-to-Head
Lokomotiva are unbeaten in the last two meetings against Osijek, winning 3-1 at home in HNL 2025/2026.
Key Players
- Their two strikers, including Aleks Stojakovic, who has eight HNL 2025/2026 goals in 30 appearances, will look to create problems for the Osijek defenders while Blaz Boskovic has stepped up to chip in with two of their last six goals in the past five games.
- The visitors will try to keep him quiet as much as possible while getting their two forwards on the ball.
Betting Insights
- Lokomotiva are unbeaten in the last two meetings against Osijek, winning 3-1 at home in HNL 2025/2026, but they are currently 3.21 to come away with the victory on Saturday.
- Osijek have won only three of their 15 home games in HNL 2025/2026 (D6, L6) and scored just ten goals in that sequence.
- Lokomotiva average 1.00 goals scored and 1.73 conceded on the road in HNL 2025/2026, so they are vulnerable and could concede.
Prediction
- Draw no Bet option offers value for Lokomotiva.
- The odds on offer here seem a bit short to us, but we are still keen to support the visitors due to their recent form and the fact Osijek’s results have been below par at their home ground.
- This looks set to be a fascinating tactical battle between the midfield and transition phases of the game.
