NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
NK Osijek travel to face NK Lokomotiva Zagreb on Saturday 21 February in the HNL, with Stadion Maksimir the venue – the ball rolls at 17:15 WAT. In the table, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are 9th, in the drop zone, on 11 points after 13 matches; NK Osijek are 3rd (among the top four) with 20.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1.4 xG, NK Osijek 1.1 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 52%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 42%, draw 26%, NK Osijek 31%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 1.82.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1–1 NK Osijek. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb42%fair 2.36 · @2.30
Draw26%fair 3.79 · @3.30
NK Osijek31%fair 3.20 · @2.95
2.48Expected goals
1.36NK Lokomotiva Zagreb xG
1.12NK Osijek xG
52%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–011%
0–19%
2–19%
0–08%
2–08%
From our goals model: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1.4 – 1.1 NK Osijek expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb to win✓
42%
2.36
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
74%
1.36
1.31
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
52%
1.93
1.82
Draw no bet
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb (draw no bet)✓
57%
1.74
–
Asian handicap
NK Osijek +1 (Asian handicap)✗
74%
1.34
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.84
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
1.08
First team to score
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb to score first✗
50%
1.99
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.26
–
Half-time / full-time
HT NK Lokomotiva Zagreb / FT NK Lokomotiva Zagreb✗
25%
4.05
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.51
–
Recent results
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – last 1
L
13 Feb
@ NK Slaven Belupo
0–2
L
0.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
NK Osijek – last 1
L
15 Feb
vs HNK Hajduk Split
0–2
L
0.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between NK Lokomotiva Zagreb and NK Osijek.
What is the prediction for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek?
On our numbers NK Lokomotiva Zagreb have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 26% and NK Osijek 31%.
How many goals will there be in NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek?
Our predicted score is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1–1 NK Osijek, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek?
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Osijek (HNL) kicks off on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 17:15 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Maksimir.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
