Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka: match statistics
Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Lokomotiva Zagreb played Rijeka in Prva HNL (Croatia). The match was played on 12 September 2026. Venue: Stadion Maksimir. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Lokomotiva Zagreb: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Rijeka: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Lokomotiva Zagreb scores 1.33 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Rijeka scores 1.80 and concedes 1.20. League average: 3.27 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Lokomotiva Zagreb 67%, Rijeka 60%. Over 2.5: Lokomotiva Zagreb 67%, Rijeka 60%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 67%.
xG, shots and style
Rijeka has higher xG: 2.18 vs 1.12. Lokomotiva Zagreb: 9.7 shots per match, Rijeka: 18.6.
Match halves
Lokomotiva Zagreb: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.50. Rijeka: half-time lead 60%, second-half goals 0.60.
Goals by minute
Lokomotiva Zagreb: 31-45+ (3 goals). Rijeka: 31-45+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Prva HNL: 3.27 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 67%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 0-2-2. Average goals 2.25, BTTS 50%.
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 statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Rijeka is 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Lokomotiva Zagreb · 2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.33 goals / match - Lokomotiva Zagreb · 1.8 goals / match - Rijeka
Rijeka is 67% better for: goals conceded per match.
2 goals / match - Lokomotiva Zagreb · 1.2 goals / match - Rijeka
Lokomotiva Zagreb scores in 67% of matches (4 of 6 matches), while Rijeka keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 matches).
Rijeka scores in 60% of matches (3 of 5 matches), while Lokomotiva Zagreb keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Lokomotiva Zagreb
Over / Under - Rijeka
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Lokomotiva Zagreb · 2 pts / match - Rijeka
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lokomotiva Zagreb - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Rijeka - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 60% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Rijeka
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Recent meetings (4): Lokomotiva Zagreb 0 - 2 - 2 Rijeka. Average goals 2.25, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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.


