Hajduk Split vs Lokomotiva Zagreb preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion Poljud
1. HNL
Hajduk SplitHAJ
Lokomotiva ZagrebLOK
KICKOFF :
Round 5 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the 1. HNL regular season Hajduk Split host Lokomotiva Zagreb at Stadion Poljud. The home side currently occupy fourth place in the domestic standings while the visitors sit sixth. Hajduk Split carry a clear power rating advantage and enter the fixture with markedly stronger recent form. Both teams operate without detailed last outing information yet the overall balance points toward a home controlled encounter. Limited efficiency and transition metrics leave set piece analysis reliant on proxy indicators with low confidence. The match represents a standard league assignment where structural edges and positional standings shape expectations ahead of kickoff.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Hajduk Split occupy fourth place domestically while Lokomotiva Zagreb sit sixth.
  • Form: Hajduk Split hold a form score of 21.5 compared to Lokomotiva Zagreb's 8.33.
  • Squad: Hajduk Split possess a power score advantage of 10.4 points over the visitors.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both teams ahead of the fixture.
  • Transition: Transition data is not specified in available pre-match information.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis relies on low confidence proxy data with no xG details.
  • xVariable: Hajduk Split are identified as the stronger side with a 10.4 point power edge.
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
Hajduk Split G. García García
G. García García
VS
Lokomotiva Zagreb N. Jelavić
N. Jelavić
1.75
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.31
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Osijek Rank: 67 W
Gorica Rank: 63 W
Istra 1961 Rank: 65 D
Varaždin Rank: 70 L
Vukovar Rank: 57 W
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 65 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rudeš Rank: 48 L
Osijek Rank: 67 L
Gorica Rank: 64 W
Istra 1961 Rank: 65 W
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 82 D
Hajduk Split Rank: 75 D
4
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
4 - 3 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

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

Data last updated: 2026-08-28T01:01:18+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 5 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Poljud
Capacity
34198
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Lineup

Starting XI ▼

33
Toni Silic
Toni Silic Goalkeeper
6.58
3
Roko Gabrić
Roko Gabrić Defender
6.87
5
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck Defender
6.83
17
Dario Melnjak
Dario Melnjak Defender
7.2
38
Luka Hodak
Luka Hodak Defender
6.54
4
Adrion Pajaziti
Adrion Pajaziti Midfielder
6.89
16
Andjelo Sutalo
Andjelo Sutalo Midfielder
6.81
19
Etnik Brruti
Etnik Brruti Midfielder
7.53
20
Alberto del Moral
Alberto del Moral Midfielder
6.78
26
Adam Guram
Adam Guram Midfielder
6.97
10
Marko Livaja
Marko Livaja Attacker
7.02

Starting XI ▼

12
Josip Posavec
Josip Posavec Goalkeeper
6.73
4
Athanasios Triantafyllou
Athanasios Triantafyllou Defender
7.28
27
Noa Godec
Noa Godec Defender
6.31
8
Ivan Katic
Ivan Katic Midfielder
6.6
10
Matija Subotic
Matija Subotic Midfielder
7.01
17
Marko Pajac
Marko Pajac Midfielder
7.18
23
Marko Vesovic
Marko Vesovic Midfielder
6.16
29
Jakov-Anton Vasilj
Jakov-Anton Vasilj Midfielder
6.37
7
Dušan Vuković
Dušan Vuković Attacker
6.71
15
Dominik Thaqi
Dominik Thaqi Attacker
6.34
28
Noel Djurkovic
Noel Djurkovic Attacker
6.77

CONCLUSION

Hajduk Split are expected to dictate proceedings at home against a Lokomotiva Zagreb side that trails in both form and structural metrics. The power differential and league positions suggest the hosts will seek to control territory and tempo throughout the contest. With efficiency and transition details absent the emphasis falls on general squad strength and positional discipline. Lokomotiva Zagreb will need to show resilience in defence while looking for opportunities on the counter. Overall the encounter favours the home team yet both sides remain capable of producing moments of quality in open play.