Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 20 September the HNL brings Dinamo Zagreb against NK Lokomotiva Zagreb at Stadion Maksimir. Kick-off: 19:00 WAT. In the table, Dinamo Zagreb are 2nd, among the top four, on 25 points after 12 matches; NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are 9th (in the drop zone) with 11. There are 14 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Dinamo Zagreb, last 5: DLWWD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Hapoel Beer Sheva, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, last 5: DWLLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with HNK Rijeka, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 4 lost from 5. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Dinamo Zagreb, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.7 for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Dinamo Zagreb 2.4 xG, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 0.9 xG – a total near 3.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 64% and GG at 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Dinamo Zagreb 70%, draw 16%, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 14%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (58%, odds 1.75). Most likely score in line with that pick: Dinamo Zagreb 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
Dinamo Zagreb70%fair 1.42 · @1.18
Draw16%fair 6.36 · @6.50
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb14%fair 7.19 · @12.00
3.31Expected goals
2.38Dinamo Zagreb xG
0.93NK Lokomotiva Zagreb xG
58%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–010%
2–110%
1–09%
3–08%
1–18%
3–18%
From our goals model: Dinamo Zagreb 2.4 – 0.9 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 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
Dinamo Zagreb to win✓
70%
1.42
1.18
Double chance
Dinamo Zagreb or draw✓
86%
1.16
1.04
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.73
1.75
Draw no bet
Dinamo Zagreb (draw no bet)✓
83%
1.20
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Asian handicap
Dinamo Zagreb -1 (Asian handicap)
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
76%
1.31
–
First team to score
Dinamo Zagreb to score first
69%
1.44
–
Half-time result
Dinamo Zagreb ahead at half-time✓
51%
1.95
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Dinamo Zagreb / FT Dinamo Zagreb✓
46%
2.16
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.39
–
Recent results
Dinamo Zagreb – last 6
DLWWDL
16 Sep
@ Hapoel Beer Sheva
0–0
D
12 Sep
@ NK Osijek
2–4
L
9 Sep
@ Bedem Ivankovo
4–0
W
5 Sep
vs HNK Gorica
1–0
W
29 Aug
@ Istra 1961
2–2
D
26 Aug
@ Viking
1–3
L
1.7Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb – last 6
DWLLLL
12 Sep
vs HNK Rijeka
1–1
D
9 Sep
@ Cuba U20
2–0
W
6 Sep
@ NK Slaven Belupo
1–2
L
31 Aug
@ HNK Hajduk Split
0–2
L
21 Aug
@ Rudes
1–4
L
15 Aug
@ NK Osijek
0–1
L
0.8Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Dinamo Zagreb and NK Lokomotiva Zagreb.
What is the prediction for Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb?
On our numbers Dinamo Zagreb have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 16% and NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 14%.
How many goals will there be in Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb?
Our predicted score is Dinamo Zagreb 2–1 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb?
Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb (HNL) kicks off on Sunday 20 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.
