Rijeka vs Lokomotiva Zagreb: match statistics
Rijeka presents decidedly better home form with 50% matches won at home and an impressive +11 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have earned 2 points per game in their last 5 matches, winning 3 encounters, while Lokomotiva Zagreb has a disastrous away record with just 9% wins and a goal difference of -10. The guests have failed to keep a single clean sheet away from home all season, which constitutes a serious weakness given their average of 1.91 conceded goals per away match. Rijeka scores an average of 1.83 goals in home matches with an xG of 1.83, indicating efficiency, whereas Lokomotiva scores an average of only 1 goal away with an xG of 1.32. The form of both teams in the last 5 away matches (dwdldldlldl) shows a lack of stability and a prevalence of draws and losses, which further argues for a sure victory for the hosts.
Rijeka vs Lokomotiva Zagreb: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rijeka played against Lokomotiva Zagreb in Prva HNL (Croatia). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Rijeka has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Lokomotiva Zagreb has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Rijeka scores 1.48 goals per game and allows 1.09. Lokomotiva Zagreb scores 1.26 and allows 1.52. Games in this league average 2.67 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Rijeka's games and 74% of Lokomotiva Zagreb's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 48%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rijeka has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.37 per game. Rijeka takes 14.8 shots per game, while Lokomotiva Zagreb takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Rijeka leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.74 goals per game after halftime. Lokomotiva Zagreb leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rijeka's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Lokomotiva Zagreb, it is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prva HNL games average 2.67 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Rijeka presents decidedly better home form with 50% matches won at home and an impressive +11 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have earned 2 points per game in their last 5 matches, winning 3 encounters, while Lokomotiva Zagreb has a disastrous away record with just 9% wins and a goal difference of -10. The guests have failed to keep a single clean sheet away from home all season, which constitutes a serious weakness given their average of 1.91 conceded goals per away match. Rijeka scores an average of 1.83 goals in home matches with an xG of 1.83, indicating efficiency, whereas Lokomotiva scores an average of only 1 goal away with an xG of 1.32. The form of both teams in the last 5 away matches (dwdldldlldl) shows a lack of stability and a prevalence of draws and losses, which further argues for a sure victory for the hosts.
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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
| Rijeka | Lokomotiva Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.34 |
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.
Lokomotiva Zagreb is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Rijeka · 2 pts / game - Lokomotiva Zagreb
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 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.48 goals / game - Rijeka · 1.26 goals / game - Lokomotiva Zagreb
Rijeka is 39% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.09 goals / game - Rijeka · 1.52 goals / game - Lokomotiva Zagreb
Rijeka scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Lokomotiva Zagreb keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 23 meczów).
Lokomotiva Zagreb scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 meczów), while Rijeka keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 meczów).
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 - Rijeka
Over / Under - Lokomotiva Zagreb
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 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / game - Rijeka · 1.26 pts / game - Lokomotiva Zagreb
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rijeka - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 35%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Lokomotiva Zagreb - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 30%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +5 |
* 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Rijeka
Lokomotiva Zagreb
* 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
| Rijeka | Liga | Lokomotiva Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.57 | 2.67 | ▲ 2.78 |
| Both teams scored | • 57% | 58% | ▲ 74% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 52% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 25% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 74% | 78% | ▲ 91% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 81% | ▲ 91% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Rijeka's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Lokomotiva Zagreb. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rijeka vs Lokomotiva Zagreb?
The Prva HNL match finished Rijeka 2:0 Lokomotiva Zagreb. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Rijeka and Lokomotiva Zagreb?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Rijeka won 0, Lokomotiva Zagreb won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rijeka vs Lokomotiva Zagreb?
Rijeka score 1.48 goals per game on average and Lokomotiva Zagreb 1.26. The Prva HNL average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Rijeka's matches and 74% of Lokomotiva Zagreb's.
What form are Rijeka and Lokomotiva Zagreb in?
Over the last 5 games Rijeka have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Lokomotiva Zagreb 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rijeka vs Lokomotiva Zagreb?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.