Croatia - Prva HNLStadion MaksimirData current as of October 18, 2026

Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Varaždin: match statistics

Lokomotiva Zagreb crest
Lokomotiva Zagreb
0 : 1half-time 0:1
Varaždin crest
Varaždin

Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Varaždin: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Lokomotiva Zagreb played against Varaždin in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game was played on October 11, 2026. Venue: Stadion Maksimir. Final score: 0:1.

Recent form

Lokomotiva Zagreb has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Varaždin has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Lokomotiva Zagreb scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 2.00. Varaždin scores 1.63 and allows 0.88. Games in this league average 3.17 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 75% of Lokomotiva Zagreb's games and 50% of Varaždin's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 50%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 67% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Varaždin has the higher season xG average, 1.58 to 1.16 per game. Lokomotiva Zagreb takes 9.9 shots per game, while Varaždin takes 14.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Lokomotiva Zagreb leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Varaždin leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.88 after halftime.

When the teams score

Lokomotiva Zagreb's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Varaždin, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Prva HNL games average 3.17 goals. Both teams score in 55% 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 1 home win, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% 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

Varaždin sit 4th and have lost just 1 of their 8 matches, while seventh-placed Lokomotiva have already suffered 5 defeats. In their last five matches, the visitors have taken 9 points and conceded just 2 goals, whereas the hosts have collected 4 points and conceded 8. Away from home, Varaždin average 16.67 shots and generate an xG of 1.8, giving them an edge over Lokomotiva in chance creation; the hosts average 8.5 shots and an xG of 1.1 at home. However, Lokomotiva score an average of 2 goals per home match, while Varaždin also concede 2 per away game, so an away win is far from certain. Varaždin’s key advantages are their more consistent recent form and more effective defense.

View the statistical overview
BTTS - will both teams score?

In Lokomotiva’s home matches, both teams scored in 20% of games, while the hosts kept a clean sheet in 80%. Varaždin have recorded BTTS - Yes in 100% of their away matches and average 2.33 goals there, but in their last 5 matches both teams scored in just 20% of cases. During that period, the visitors conceded only 2 goals, an average of 0.4 per match, while Lokomotiva failed to score in 40% of their home games. Although Varaždin’s away defense concedes an average of 2 goals and gives the hosts a chance to score, the more recent results and Lokomotiva’s frequent clean sheets point somewhat more strongly to BTTS - No: at least one team is expected not to score.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals: this line landed in 60% of Lokomotiva’s home matches and in all of Varaždin’s away matches. The visitors average 2.33 goals scored and 2.00 conceded on the road, which points to both teams finding the net. Caution on higher lines is warranted by Lokomotiva’s home record: they concede just 0.20 goals per match, and Over 2.5 goals has landed in only 20% of their home games. On the other hand, the hosts have conceded an average of 1.60 goals across their last five matches, with opponents posting an xG of 2.39, so their strong home defense does not rule out Varaždin scoring. A forecast of 2.95 total goals supports Over 1.5, but the contrast between the hosts’ home results and the visitors’ away performances reduces confidence in higher goal lines.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

A draw at half-time is the most likely outcome: Lokomotiva went into the break level in 4 of 5 home matches, while Varaždin did so in 4 of their last 5 matches overall. Both teams kept a clean sheet in the first half in all matches played so far at home and away, respectively, further pointing to a balanced start. The hosts could gain the upper hand after the break: at home they average 0.8 goals in second halves, while the visitors concede an average of 2.0 away from home; Lokomotiva have also won 60% of their home matches, compared with Varaždin's 33% away win rate. The strongest counterpoint is recent form—the visitors have averaged 1.8 points across their last five matches, compared with 0.8 for the hosts—so a draw through to full-time remains a significant possibility, although X/1 is somewhat better supported by the home and away data.

View first-half and second-half statistics

Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

58Possession (%)42
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
12Shots15
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
4Shots on target2
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
1.62xG1.4
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
6Corners5
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
80Dangerous attacks44
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
17Fouls11
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
5Cards1
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin

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.

Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
1.38Goals scored / game1.63
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
2Goals allowed / game0.88
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
42%Average possession48%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
2.75Shots on target / game4.13
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

9.88Shots per game14.25
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
2.75Shots on target4.13
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
13.9%Shot conversion11.4%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
42%Possession48%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
1.16xG for1.58
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
2.28xG against1.45
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin

Shooting quality

Lokomotiva Zagreb: Counter-attackingVaraždin: Attacking
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
Accuracy (shots on target)28%29%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.500.39

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.

Varaždin is 500% better for: last-5 form.

0.2 pts / game - Lokomotiva Zagreb · 1.2 pts / game - Varaždin

Lokomotiva Zagreb
LLLDL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
25% W13% D63% L
Season (W-D-L)
2-1-5
0.88 pts / game · goal difference -5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-4
0.20 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-1-0
Last 5 at home
1-1-0
WD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 2.4xG: 1.09Opponent xG: 2.24BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%
Varaždin
LWDDD
Season result split
50% W38% D13% L
Season (W-D-L)
4-3-1
1.88 pts / game · goal difference +6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-1-1
Last 5 away
1-1-1
WLD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.59Opponent xG: 1.42BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%

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.

Varaždin is 18% better for: goals scored per game.

1.38 goals / game - Lokomotiva Zagreb · 1.63 goals / game - Varaždin

Varaždin is 127% better for: goals allowed per game.

2 goals / game - Lokomotiva Zagreb · 0.88 goals / game - Varaždin

Lokomotiva Zagreb scoring profile: strong

Lokomotiva Zagreb scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 games), while Varaždin keeps a clean sheet in 50% (4 of 8 games).

Varaždin scoring profile: very strong

Varaždin scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 games), while Lokomotiva Zagreb keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 8 games).

11Goals scored (season)13
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
16Goals conceded (season)7
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
3.38Average goals per game2.5
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
5Goals scored (last 5)5
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
12Goals conceded (last 5)5
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin

How often they score at least...

75%1 goal75%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
38%2 goals63%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
25%3 goals13%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
0%4 goals13%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin

How often they concede at least...

100%1 goal50%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
63%2 goals25%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
25%3 goals13%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
13%4 goals0%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin

* 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.

55%
League average

Goal patterns

38%BTTS at half-time0%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
25%BTTS in both halves0%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
38%Scored in both halves13%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin

BTTS and goal count

63%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
80%BTTS - last 540%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin

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.

1st half

63%Min. 1 goal before half-time38%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
50%Min. 2 goals before half-time25%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
25%Min. 3 goals before half-time13%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time63%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
75%Min. 2 goals after half-time63%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
25%Min. 3 goals after half-time38%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin

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.

Varaždin is 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.25 pts / game - Lokomotiva Zagreb · 1.75 pts / game - Varaždin

Lokomotiva Zagreb - half-time state
25% leading50% draw25% trailing
Varaždin - half-time state
38% leading63% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.25Points per game (1st half)1.75
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
0.75Goals scored (1st half)0.75
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
0.63Goals conceded (1st half)0
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
1.38Average goals (1st half)0.75
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
50%Clean sheet before half-time100%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
50%No goal before half-time63%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin

After half-time (2nd half)

0.5Points per game (2nd half)1.38
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
0.63Goals scored (2nd half)0.88
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
1.38Goals conceded (2nd half)0.88
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
2Average goals (2nd half)1.75
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
0%Clean sheet after half-time50%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin
38%No goal after half-time50%
Lokomotiva ZagrebVaraždin

Lokomotiva Zagreb - second-half results

0% W50% D50% L
10
Half-time points
6
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
4
Second-half points
-6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.25
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.7

Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Varaždin - second-half results

25% W63% D13% L
14
Half-time points
6
Half-time goals
+6
Goal difference (1st half)
11
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.75
PPG before half-time
Lead holding132%

Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.9

Allows 0.9 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Lokomotiva Zagreb - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.600.40
Goals scored / game0.40.6
Goals allowed / game0.81.6
Average goals per game1.22.2
1 goal60%100%
2 goals40%80%
3 goals20%40%
Clean sheet40%0%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-2-5
Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 40% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 2
Varaždin - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.401.20
Goals scored / game0.20.8
Goals allowed / game0.01.0
Average goals per game0.21.8
1 goal20%60%
2 goals0%60%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet100%60%
No goal80%60%
Goal difference+1-1
Half-time: 20% leading - 80% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1

* 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.

Lokomotiva Zagreb
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
2
4
16-30
3
0
31-45
0
9
46-60
2
1
61-75
3
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

Varaždin
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
4
0
16-30
2
0
31-45
2
3
46-60
2
2
61-75
3
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* 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

2.94
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.1 : 1.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
93%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
63%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-6%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
56%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
6%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 17 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Lokomotiva Zagreb

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-1.12
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.50
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.22
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.28
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
72%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
161%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.68
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
27% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 9% come in the first quarter-hour.
27%

Varaždin

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.13
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.62
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.05
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.57
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
131%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
46%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.68
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
23% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
23%

* 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 ZagrebLigaVaraždin
Average goals per game▲ 3.383.17▼ 2.50
Both teams scored▲ 75%55%▼ 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 63%67%▼ 50%
Clean sheets▼ 0%26%▲ 50%
Goal before half-time▼ 63%74%▼ 38%
Goal after half-time▲ 100%81%▼ 63%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.17
Average goals per game
55%
Both teams scored
67%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
26%
Clean sheets
1.93
Home goals / game
1.24
Away goals / game
+56%
Home attack advantage
+36%
Home defensive advantage
+39%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
52%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
5%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
81%
1 goal
57%
2 goals
26%
3 goals
7%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Lokomotiva ZagrebYellow cardMarko Vešović
  2. VaraždinGoalLuka MamićAssist: Petar Bočkaj
  3. VaraždinSubstitutionOn: Sven LesjakOff: Ivan Posavec
  4. Lokomotiva ZagrebYellow cardKristijan Cabrajic
  5. VaraždinSubstitutionOn: Tomislav DuvnjakOff: Petar Bočkaj
  6. Lokomotiva ZagrebSubstitutionOn: Kayke Rodrigo Souza de AbreuOff: Kristijan Cabrajic
  7. Lokomotiva ZagrebYellow cardDominik Thaqi
  8. Lokomotiva ZagrebYellow cardFran Karačić
  9. VaraždinSubstitutionOn: David PuclinOff: Mario Marina
  10. Lokomotiva ZagrebSubstitutionOn: Noel ĐurkovićOff: Dominik Thaqi
  11. VaraždinYellow cardIvan Canjuga
  12. Lokomotiva ZagrebYellow cardDušan Vuković

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Lokomotiva Zagreb's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss against Varaždin. Games average 2.75 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.

FAQ

What was the result of Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Varaždin?

The Prva HNL match finished Lokomotiva Zagreb 0:1 Varaždin. 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 Varaždin?

In the last 4 head-to-head matches Lokomotiva Zagreb won 1, Varaždin won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Varaždin?

Lokomotiva Zagreb score 1.38 goals per game on average and Varaždin 1.63. The Prva HNL average is 3.17 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Lokomotiva Zagreb's matches and 50% of Varaždin's.

What form are Lokomotiva Zagreb and Varaždin in?

Over the last 5 games Lokomotiva Zagreb have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Varaždin 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Varaždin?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Varaždin: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.