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Lok. Zagreb vs Istra 1961 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Croatia
HNL Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb 
AI Match Summary
Lok. Zagreb host Istra 1961 in the HNL. Neither defense has been convincing lately, which should mean goals. Istra 1961 have shipped 1.36 goals a game lately, while Lok. Zagreb have conceded 1.33 and scored 1.44. Past meetings favor Lok. Zagreb slightly — 2-1-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Aug 1, 2026, ending 2:3. Model xG sits at 1.44 vs 2.00, favoring Lok. Zagreb. The model tips Over 2.5 goals in this one.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Lok. Zagreb carry the better recent record into this one.
- Win probability leans Istra 1961's way, sitting at 40%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Lok. Zagreb | Istra 1961 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 27 | 28 |
| Wins | 11 | 10 |
| Draws | 8 | 8 |
| Losses | 8 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.44 | 1.64 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.33 | 1.36 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.44 | 2.00 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Historical meetings average 3.20 goals per match.
Lok. Zagreb scored in 74% of their last 27 games.
Istra 1961's defensive record shows goals conceded in 75% of 28 matches.
Lok. Zagreb went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Lok. Zagreb
(Home)Istra 1961
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Din. Zagreb | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17:9 | 16 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16:8 | 16 |
| 3 | Osijek | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17:11 | 16 |
| 4 | Varazdin | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13:7 | 15 |
| 5 | Rijeka | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 14 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14:13 | 9 |
| 7 | Lok. Zagreb | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:16 | 7 |
| 8 | Slaven Belupo | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7:16 | 7 |
| 9 | HNK Gorica | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5:12 | 5 |
| 10 | Rudes | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10:24 | 4 |
