Varazdin vs Lokomotiva Zagreb Prediction & Betting Tips

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Varazdin return home looking steadier after taking points in two of their last three league outings, including a hard-earned draw at Hajduk Split. Their home record offers a mix of gritty performances and narrow margins, which often shape low-scoring contests.

Lokomotiva Zagreb arrive with a long run of draws that underline their cautious approach and difficulty turning control into victories. Recent meetings between these sides have also produced tight, attritional battles.

Varazdin’s Home Trend Points Toward Caution

Varazdin’s form shows they remain competitive even in difficult fixtures, picking up a 1-0 win over Rijeka and a goalless draw at Osijek. At home, they rarely get blown away but struggle for attacking consistency, reflected in the 1-3 loss to Slaven Belupo and the narrow 2-1 win over Vukovar.

They lean on defensive structure and slow tempo, which explains why four of their last six overall matches finished with under 2.5 goals. Even against stronger sides, they tend to stay within reach and keep contests tight.

Lokomotiva Zagreb Relying on Stubbornness

Lokomotiva Zagreb’s sequence of three straight 1-1 draws highlights their recurring pattern, organised, defensively stable, but limited going forward. Away from home, the theme continues with draws at Osijek and Rijeka, and a heavy defeat at Gorica showing what happens when they are forced to open up.

Their away scoring record remains modest, yet they manage to stay in games through structure and controlled possession. This blend usually pulls matches into slower rhythms.

Varazdin vs Lokomotiva Zagreb Prediction

The best bet is draw at 3.10 odds. Both sides have produced a string of tight, low-margin games, and Lokomotiva’s repeated 1-1 outcomes combined with Varazdin’s low-scoring home pattern heavily support a stalemate. The head-to-head record also favours close contests, with two of the last three meetings ending level.

This leads naturally into under 2.5 goals at 1.70 odds. Varazdin’s home matches often stay conservative, while Lokomotiva’s away fixtures have repeatedly settled around a single goal each. With neither team showing attacking fluency, a restrained encounter is the most probable scenario.

For those targeting score precision, correct Score: 1-1 at 6.00 odds aligns perfectly with both clubs’ recent trends. Lokomotiva specialise in that exact scoreline, and Varazdin’s measured style makes another cagey draw a realistic outcome.

Afolabi Ezekiel- December 3, 2025

Varazdin vs Lokomotiva Zagreb Betting Tips

Draw

OK

3.10 Odds

Under 2.5 goals

OK

1.70 Odds

Correct Score: 1-1

OK

6.00 Odds