Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka: match statistics
Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lokomotiva Zagreb played against Rijeka in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game was played on September 12, 2026. Venue: Stadion Maksimir. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Lokomotiva Zagreb has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Rijeka has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Lokomotiva Zagreb scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 2.00. Rijeka scores 1.80 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 3.27 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Lokomotiva Zagreb's games and 60% of Rijeka's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 60%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 67% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rijeka has the higher season xG average, 2.18 to 1.12 per game. Lokomotiva Zagreb takes 9.7 shots per game, while Rijeka takes 18.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Lokomotiva Zagreb leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Rijeka leads at halftime in 60% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lokomotiva Zagreb's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Rijeka, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 3.27 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 67% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Lokomotiva Zagreb have a perfect home record: they have won 100% of their home matches, score an average of 3 goals per game there, and have never failed to find the net. Rijeka have not won a single away match, average 0 goals scored, and have failed to score in 100% of such fixtures, despite maintaining 66% possession. The hosts are in a poor overall run, with 1 win and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches and 10 goals conceded, but their home advantage is clearly reflected in the data. Rijeka have the better recent points-per-game form, averaging 1.4 points per match compared with Lokomotiva’s 0.6, but their away xG of 1.41 has yet to translate into a single goal. Lokomotiva’s superior home finishing and Rijeka’s extremely poor attacking output away from home point towards a home win, although the draw remains a significant risk.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest signal in favor of BTTS - No comes from Rijeka’s performances away from home: they have yet to score, have recorded BTTS in 0% of matches, and failed to find the net in 100% of their fixtures. Their shot-conversion rate is 0%, while they average only 2.5 shots on target per match. Meanwhile, Lokomotiva restricts opponents to just 0.93 xG. Rijeka are solid defensively, however, keeping a clean sheet in 50% of away matches and allowing opponents just 0.67 xG, which further increases the risk that one side will remain goalless. The form over the last five matches has been more open, with both teams recording BTTS at 60%, but Lokomotiva average only 1.0 goal scored and Rijeka concede 1.8, so the edge toward a scenario with at least one team failing to score is slight but significant.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
At home, Lokomotiva have been creating a high volume of chances, averaging 2.70 xG, 22.33 shots and 10.67 shots on target per match. However, the hosts have been less effective in attack across their last five games, scoring an average of 1.0 goal while conceding 2.0, with their xG against reaching as high as 2.24. In their last five matches, Rijeka have averaged 1.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded, with at least three goals being scored in 60% of those fixtures. Both teams have seen Over 2.5 goals land in 60% of their last five matches, but Rijeka’s away record includes 50% of games with a clean sheet and no goals scored, which reduces confidence in higher goal lines. The strongest signal therefore remains Over 1.5 goals, as Lokomotiva’s attacking profile and both teams’ recent defensive struggles clearly support a minimum of two goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Lokomotiva have won all three of their home matches so far, scoring an average of 3.0 goals and taking the lead at the break on each occasion. Their first-half performances at home have been particularly strong: the hosts have averaged 2.0 goals scored before half-time and conceded just 0.33, while Rijeka have yet to score before the break away from home and have been behind at half-time in 50% of their matches. Lokomotiva also hold the edge in chance creation, recording an average xG of 2.70 and 10.67 shots on target, compared with Rijeka’s 1.41 xG and 2.5 shots on target. The main risk comes from recent form, with Lokomotiva losing four of their last five matches and Rijeka winning two of five. However, the hosts’ very strong first-half numbers make a Lokomotiva lead at half-time followed by a home win the most likely HT/FT scenario.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Lokomotiva Zagreb | Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.57 | 0.24 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Rijeka is 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Lokomotiva Zagreb · 2 pts / game - Rijeka
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Rijeka is 35% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Lokomotiva Zagreb · 1.8 goals / game - Rijeka
Rijeka is 67% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Lokomotiva Zagreb · 1.2 goals / game - Rijeka
Lokomotiva Zagreb scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 games), while Rijeka keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).
Rijeka scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 games), while Lokomotiva Zagreb keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Lokomotiva Zagreb
Over / Under - Rijeka
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Rijeka is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Lokomotiva Zagreb · 2 pts / game - Rijeka
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lokomotiva Zagreb - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Rijeka - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Rijeka
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Prva HNL).
Teams vs league
| Lokomotiva Zagreb | Liga | Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.33 | 3.27 | ▼ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 67% | 67% | ▼ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 28% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 80% | • 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 80% | ▼ 60% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Lokomotiva Zagreb's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses against Rijeka. Games average 2.25 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka?
The Prva HNL match finished Lokomotiva Zagreb 1:1 Rijeka. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Lokomotiva Zagreb and Rijeka?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Lokomotiva Zagreb won 0, Rijeka won 2 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka?
Lokomotiva Zagreb score 1.33 goals per game on average and Rijeka 1.80. The Prva HNL average is 3.27 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Lokomotiva Zagreb's matches and 60% of Rijeka's.
What form are Lokomotiva Zagreb and Rijeka in?
Over the last 5 games Lokomotiva Zagreb have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Rijeka 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.