Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka Prediction & Betting Tips

Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka Match Preview

Lokomotiva return home looking to stabilise after a run dominated by draws and a few damaging defeats. Rijeka arrive with far stronger momentum, especially after a commanding win in their latest outing. The visitors also hold a clear edge in recent head-to-head meetings, which strengthens their confidence coming into this fixture.

Lokomotiva’s Home Record Solid but Lacks Cutting Edge

Lokomotiva have been competitive at home but continue to drop points through narrow margins. Two of their last five home matches ended level, including recent 1-1 draws against Slaven Belupo and Osijek. Their only wins in this spell came against Dinamo Zagreb and Varazdin, which highlights their ability to raise the level on strong days.

However, the defeats to Istra and the heavy loss at Gorica expose defensive vulnerabilities. Although Lokosi have scored in each of these five home fixtures, their tendency to concede keeps them in tight, unpredictable matches.

Their overall form across all venues mirrors this pattern, with four straight league games ending without a victory.

Rijeka’s Strong Momentum Driven by Sharp Attacking Play

Rijeka enter with superior form and a far more convincing scoring profile. Their home results in particular have been excellent, including a dominant win over Hajduk Split and a 4-2 victory against Osijek. Even away from home, they have shown they can score, hitting three at Gorica earlier in the sequence.

Their away run still contains two recent defeats, yet the consistent goal return ensures they remain competitive. With Lokomotiva struggling to keep clean sheets, Rijeka’s attacking edge becomes even more relevant.

Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka Prediction

The best bet for this matchup is Rijeka to win at 2.05 odds. The visitors have won three of the last five head-to-head meetings, including two commanding home victories and an away success earlier in the year. Their current form also offers a far stronger foundation compared to Lokomotiva’s run of stalemates and setbacks.

Another tip worth considering is over 2.5 goals at 2.08 odds. Lokomotiva have been involved in goal-heavy games, with three of their last five across all venues featuring both teams scoring. Rijeka’s recent scoring output raises the likelihood of a more open contest, especially given both defensive units have been leaky.

Afolabi Ezekiel- November 26, 2025

Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka Betting Tips

Rijeka Win

OK

2.05 Odds

Over 2.5 Goals

OK

2.08 Odds