Our Istra 1961 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Prediction: 2-1
Istra 1961 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb in the Croatia HNL is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 30, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Istra 1961 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Istra 1961's Last Match – Hajduk Split vs Istra 1961
Istra 1961 will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 Croatia HNL success over Hajduk Split on January 25. In that match, Istra 1961 saw 37% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hajduk Split | 63% | 0 (7) | 2.12 | 68 |
Istra 1961 | 37% | 0 (3) | 1.23 | 49 |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's Last Match – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Vukovar 91
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 Croatia HNL triumph against Vukovar 91 on January 24. In that match, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb had 52% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 52% | 0 (2) | - | 61 |
Vukovar 91 | 48% | 0 (2) | - | 51 |
Istra 1961 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Stats
Key Stats
| Istra 1961 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 | Attacking Strength | 1.22 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Istra 1961 are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while NK Lokomotiva Zagreb average 1.4 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.



Hajduk Split
Istra 1961
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
Vukovar 91
Dinamo Zagreb
Hajduk Split
HNK Rijeka
Slaven Belupo
NK Varazdin
Istra 1961
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
HNK Gorica
NK Osijek
Vukovar 91