NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 12%Draw 21%HNK Rijeka 67%Expected goals 0.91 – 2.27
67%
Betarazi pick
HNK Rijeka to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.50 · bookmaker 1.53 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.53Odds
Picks by market
ResultHNK Rijeka to win ✗67% · @1.53
Double chanceHNK Rijeka or draw ✓88% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓50% · @1.85
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.26
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 12 September the HNL brings NK Lokomotiva Zagreb against HNK Rijeka at Stadion Maksimir. Kick-off: 19:00 WAT. In the table, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are 9th, in the drop zone, on 11 points after 13 matches; HNK Rijeka are 6th (lower half) with 18.
Current form
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, last 5: WLLLL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Cuba U20, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
HNK Rijeka, last 5: WDLWL Their latest outing: 4–1 win over NK Osijek, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (1 Mar 2026) it ended HNK Rijeka 2–0 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 0.9 xG, HNK Rijeka 2.3 xG – a total near 3.2. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 62% and GG at 50%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 12%, draw 21%, HNK Rijeka 67%.
GG/NG: GG (50%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was HNK Rijeka to win (67%, odds 1.53). Most likely score in line with that pick: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 0–2 HNK Rijeka. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb12%fair 8.28 · @5.80
Draw21%fair 4.69 · @3.80
HNK Rijeka67%fair 1.50 · @1.53
3.18Expected goals
0.91NK Lokomotiva Zagreb xG
2.27HNK Rijeka xG
50%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–211%
1–210%
0–19%
1–19%
0–38%
1–37%
From our goals model: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 0.9 – 2.3 HNK Rijeka expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka?
Our pick is HNK Rijeka to win with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka?
On our numbers NK Lokomotiva Zagreb have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 21% and HNK Rijeka 67%.
How many goals will there be in NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka?
Our predicted score is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 0–2 HNK Rijeka, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka?
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Rijeka (HNL) kicks off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 19:00 (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.
