NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Slaven Belupo: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
NK Slaven Belupo travel to face NK Lokomotiva Zagreb on Tuesday 21 April in the HNL, with Stadion Maksimir the venue – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT. In the table, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are 9th, in the drop zone, on 11 points after 13 matches; NK Slaven Belupo are 7th (lower half) with 16.
Current form
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, last 5: WDLLW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over HNK Gorica, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
NK Slaven Belupo, last 5: DLDWD Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with HNK Hajduk Split, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (13 Feb 2026) it ended NK Slaven Belupo 2–0 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1.6 xG, NK Slaven Belupo 1.3 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 44%, draw 25%, NK Slaven Belupo 31%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1–1 NK Slaven Belupo. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb44%fair 2.25 · @2.22
Draw25%fair 4.00 · @3.25
NK Slaven Belupo31%fair 3.28 · @3.05
2.85Expected goals
1.59NK Lokomotiva Zagreb xG
1.26NK Slaven Belupo xG
58%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
2–19%
1–09%
2–07%
1–27%
0–17%
From our goals model: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1.6 – 1.3 NK Slaven Belupo 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✓
44%
2.25
2.22
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.33
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.74
1.73
Draw no bet
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb (draw no bet)✓
59%
1.69
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Asian handicap
NK Slaven Belupo +1 (Asian handicap)
70%
1.42
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Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.98
2.00
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.42
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
–
First team to score
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb to score first
53%
1.90
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Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.46
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Half-time / full-time
HT NK Lokomotiva Zagreb / FT NK Lokomotiva Zagreb✗
What is the prediction for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Slaven Belupo?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Slaven Belupo?
On our numbers NK Lokomotiva Zagreb have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 25% and NK Slaven Belupo 31%.
How many goals will there be in NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Slaven Belupo?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Slaven Belupo?
Our predicted score is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1–1 NK Slaven Belupo, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Slaven Belupo?
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Slaven Belupo (HNL) kicks off on Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 15:00 (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.