Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Hajduk Split preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion Maksimir
1. HNL
KICKOFF :
Round 5 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Lokomotiva Zagreb prepares to host Hajduk Split in a 1. HNL regular season fixture at Stadion Maksimir for the 2026/2027 season. Power ratings establish the visitors as the stronger side by a 10.4 point margin. Domestic standings place Hajduk Split fourth and Lokomotiva Zagreb sixth. Form scores reveal a modest advantage for the away team. Efficiency details stay unavailable while transition metrics offer no additional clarity. Set piece evaluations depend on proxy data carrying low confidence. The matchup features two sides separated by clear overall strength differences yet positioned closely in the league table.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Hajduk Split holds a 10.4 point power advantage over Lokomotiva Zagreb.
  • Form: Hajduk Split records a form score of 19.44 against Lokomotiva Zagreb's 17.11.
  • Squad: Squad composition details remain unavailable for both teams ahead of the match.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not provided in the current dataset for either side.
  • Transition: Transition statistics show no specific insights due to absent detailed figures.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis relies on proxy data with low confidence for both clubs.
  • xVariable: Hajduk Split emerges as the stronger team according to the xVariable rating.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Lokomotiva Zagreb J. Bogdanovic
J. Bogdanovic
VS
1.14
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.36
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rudeš Rank: 50 D
Osijek Rank: 66 D
Gorica Rank: 61 D
Istra 1961 Rank: 65 D
Varaždin Rank: 70 D
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 82 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Osijek Rank: 66 D
Gorica Rank: 61 D
Istra 1961 Rank: 65 D
Varaždin Rank: 70 D
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 82 D
Rijeka Rank: 71 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 3 - 4
4
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
64.55
74.9
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Hajduk Split
Power Score
64.55
74.9
League Position
6
4
Global Rank
405
143

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Lokomotiva Zagreb Opponent-weighted form score
Hajduk Split Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Lokomotiva Zagreb Hajduk Split

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 8 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Lokomotiva Zagreb LOK Home
8 matches
Hajduk Split HAJ Away
Match Record
1
Wins
4
3
Draws
3
4
Losses
1
Goals
9
Goals Scored
14
14
Goals Conceded
9
-5
Goal Difference
+5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-28T22:00:26+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 5 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Maksimir
Capacity
24851
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

12
Josip Posavec
Josip Posavec Goalkeeper
32
Luka Savatović
Luka Savatović Goalkeeper
17
Marko Pajač
Marko Pajač Defender
Fran Karačić
Fran Karačić Defender
23
Marko Vešović
Marko Vešović Defender
Jakov Gurlica
Jakov Gurlica Defender
20
Kristijan Cabrajic
27
Noa Godec
Noa Godec Defender
Petar Zvonimir Kostelac
Petar Zvonimir Kostelac Defender
Roko Pavlović
Roko Pavlović Defender
21
Teodor Kralevski
Teodor Kralevski Defender
29
Jakov-Anton Vasilj
Jakov-Anton Vasilj Midfielder
9
L. Belcar
L. Belcar Midfielder
14
Marcel Lorber
Marcel Lorber Midfielder
6
Feta Fetai
Feta Fetai Midfielder
30
Duje Reic
Duje Reic Midfielder
Dardan Morina
Dardan Morina Midfielder
8
Ivan Katić
Ivan Katić Midfielder
10
Matija Subotic
Matija Subotic Midfielder
25
Pavle Smiljanić
Pavle Smiljanić Midfielder
Anes Huskić
Anes Huskić Midfielder
24
Mirko Marić
Mirko Marić Attacker
22
Mate Antunović
Mate Antunović Attacker
Marko Batur
Marko Batur Attacker
28
Noel Đurković
Noel Đurković Attacker
15
Dominik Thaqi
Dominik Thaqi Attacker

Squad

44
Dante Stipica
Dante Stipica Goalkeeper
1
Ivica Ivušić
Ivica Ivušić Goalkeeper
33
Toni Silić
Toni Silić Goalkeeper
99
Davyd Fesyuk
Davyd Fesyuk Goalkeeper
15
Dario Maresic
Dario Maresic Defender
17
Dario Melnjak
Dario Melnjak Defender
6
Dennis Hadzikadunic
14
Ron Raçi
Ron Raçi Defender
32
Šimun Hrgović
Šimun Hrgović Defender
22
Mathieu Acapandié
36
Marino Skelin
Marino Skelin Defender
Duje Milišić
Duje Milišić Defender
38
Luka Hodak
Luka Hodak Defender
Luka Banovic
Luka Banovic Defender
3
Roko Gabrić
Roko Gabrić Defender
45
Mihael Žaper
Mihael Žaper Midfielder
4
Adrion Pajaziti
Adrion Pajaziti Midfielder
19
E. Brruti
E. Brruti Midfielder
21
Rokas Pukstas
Rokas Pukstas Midfielder
8
Niko Sigur
Niko Sigur Midfielder
16
Anđelo Šutalo
Anđelo Šutalo Midfielder
26
Adam Guram
Adam Guram Midfielder
10
Marko Livaja
Marko Livaja Attacker
11
Michele Šego
Michele Šego Attacker
7
Abdulia Sanyang
Abdulia Sanyang Attacker
23
Marin Soticek
Marin Soticek Attacker
Dominik Babić
Dominik Babić Attacker
42
Peter Nnaemeka Ugwuodo
Peter Nnaemeka Ugwuodo Attacker

CONCLUSION

Hajduk Split carries greater overall strength into this league contest at Stadion Maksimir. Their superior power rating and slightly better form score suggest an edge over the hosts. League positions remain close enough to keep the outcome uncertain. Absence of efficiency and transition data limits deeper tactical projections. Set piece evaluations carry low reliability given the proxy inputs. Lokomotiva Zagreb will seek to exploit home conditions to offset the visitor advantage. Both teams enter without recent outing specifics that might otherwise shape expectations. The encounter promises a standard league battle shaped primarily by the identified power differential.