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Lok. Zagreb vs Rijeka

Croatia Croatia

HNL Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
VS
03:00 PM
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

Lok. Zagreb host Rijeka in the HNL. This one's hard to separate. Lok. Zagreb have averaged 1.46 scored and 1.18 conceded recently, against Rijeka's 1.26 scored and 0.78 conceded. Head-to-head, Lok. Zagreb have won 0 to Rijeka's 3, with 2 draws. They last met on May 3, 2026, ending 0:3. The numbers (1.38 xG vs 1.00) point toward Rijeka. Home (1) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

40%
Lok. Zagreb
20%
Draws
40%
Rijeka
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

40% / Low Confidence
  • Rijeka have won more games recently than Lok. Zagreb.
  • 40% — that's where the model lands on Lok. Zagreb taking it.
  • Regular HNL form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • 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

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 67%
Lok. Zagreb Clean Sheet 20%
Rijeka Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Lok. Zagreb Rijeka
Matches Played 28 27
Wins 12 15
Draws 9 5
Losses 7 7
Goals Scored 1.46 1.26
Goals Conceded 1.18 0.78
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 3, 2026 HNL
Lok. Zagreb vs Rijeka
0:3
Mar 1, 2026 HNL
Rijeka vs Lok. Zagreb
2:0
Nov 30, 2025 HNL
Lok. Zagreb vs Rijeka
1:1
Sep 13, 2025 HNL
Rijeka vs Lok. Zagreb
1:1
Apr 6, 2025 HNL
Lok. Zagreb vs Rijeka
0:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Lok. Zagreb 85 / 100
Rijeka 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Lok. Zagreb Rijeka

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Lok. Zagreb Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Lok. Zagreb scored in 71% of their last 28 outings.

These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.

Lok. Zagreb has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Rijeka has conceded goals in 44% of their last 27 outings.

Scoring Trends

Lok. Zagreb VS Rijeka
2.25 Goals Scored 1
1 Goals Conceded 0.5
75% Over 1.5 50%
75% Over 2.5 13%
75% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Lok. Zagreb

(Home)
15 Aug
Osijek
1 : 0
Lok. Zagreb
08 Aug
Lok. Zagreb
3 : 1
HNK Gorica
01 Aug
Istra 1961
2 : 3
Lok. Zagreb
25 Jul
Lok. Zagreb
4 : 0
Sturm II
17 Jul
Lok. Zagreb
0 : 0
Karpaty Lviv
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Rijeka

(Away)
16 Aug
Varazdin
2 : 0
Rijeka
13 Aug
Ilves
1 : 1
Rijeka
06 Aug
Rijeka
1 : 0
Ilves
02 Aug
Rijeka
2 : 1
Rudes
30 Jul
Derry City
0 : 1
Rijeka
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Osijek 3 3 0 0 9:1 9
2 Varazdin 3 3 0 0 8:2 9
3 Din. Zagreb 2 2 0 0 6:0 6
4 Lok. Zagreb 3 2 0 1 6:4 6
5 Istra 1961 3 1 1 1 7:5 4
6 Hajduk Split 3 1 1 1 5:5 4
7 Rijeka 2 1 0 1 2:3 3
8 HNK Gorica 3 0 0 3 2:7 0
9 Slaven Belupo 3 0 0 3 1:9 0
10 Rudes 3 0 0 3 2:12 0
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Europa League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Relegation - Prva NL 2027/2028 (Main)