NK Osijek 59%Draw 23%NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 17%Expected goals 2.32 – 1.25
80%
Betarazi pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.30 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.30Odds
1
Value bet: NK Osijek to win @ 1.94 – our chance 59% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +15%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultNK Osijek to win ✓59% · @1.94
Double chanceNK Osijek or draw ✓83% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗80% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.56
NK Osijek vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
20:00 WAT, Saturday 15 August: NK Osijek v NK Lokomotiva Zagreb in the HNL, played at Opus Arena. In the table, NK Osijek are 3rd, among the top four, on 20 points after 13 matches; NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are 9th (in the drop zone) with 11.
Current form
NK Osijek, last 5: WWLWW Their latest outing: 6–1 win over Rudes, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, last 5: WWWDW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over HNK Gorica, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.5 a game lately.
Head to head
When they last met (21 Feb 2026) it ended NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 3–1 NK Osijek.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give NK Osijek 2.3 xG, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1.2 xG – a total near 3.6. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 59% and GG at 61%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – NK Osijek 59%, draw 23%, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 17%.
Lower-risk option: NK Osijek or draw (83%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.67.
Price worth noting: NK Osijek to win @1.94 – the bookmaker implies 52%, our ratings say 59%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (80%, odds 1.30 – longer than our fair 1.26, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: NK Osijek 2–1 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
NK Osijek59%fair 1.69 · @1.94
Draw23%fair 4.28 · @3.20
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb17%fair 5.77 · @3.85
3.57Expected goals
2.32NK Osijek xG
1.25NK Lokomotiva Zagreb xG
61%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–18%
2–08%
3–17%
1–07%
2–26%
From our goals model: NK Osijek 2.3 – 1.2 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for NK Osijek vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win NK Osijek vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb?
On our numbers NK Osijek have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 23% and NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 17%.
How many goals will there be in NK Osijek vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NK Osijek vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb?
Our predicted score is NK Osijek 2–1 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is NK Osijek vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb?
NK Osijek vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb (HNL) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Opus Arena.
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.
