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 2026/2027 campaign of the 1. HNL, Hajduk Split host Lokomotiva Zagreb at Stadion Poljud in a regular season league encounter. The hosts occupy fourth position in the domestic standings while the visitors sit sixth. Hajduk Split carry a clear power advantage rated at 74.7 against 64.29 for their opponents, creating a 10.4 point edge that marks them as the stronger side overall. Recent form further supports the home team with a score of 21.5 compared to just 8.33 for Lokomotiva Zagreb. Both clubs operate without recent outing details available yet the structural setup favors the hosts who will look to control proceedings from the outset. The fixture offers a platform for Hajduk Split to build momentum in front of their supporters while Lokomotiva Zagreb aim to close the gap on the upper half of the table through disciplined organization and counter opportunities.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Hajduk Split sit fourth in the domestic table ahead of Lokomotiva Zagreb in sixth.
  • Form: Hajduk Split hold a form score of 21.5 compared to 8.33 for Lokomotiva Zagreb.
  • Squad: Hajduk Split are the stronger side with a power score of 74.7 to 64.29.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both teams ahead of this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition details are not specified in the current data set for either side.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data is limited with no xG metrics available for this match.
  • xVariable: Hajduk Split hold a 10.4 point power advantage entering the contest.
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 J. Bogdanovic
J. Bogdanovic
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: 64 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: 68 W
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 83 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.
74.7
64.29
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Hajduk Split
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Power Score
74.7
64.29
League Position
4
6
Global Rank
139
401

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: 2026-08-25T01:14:31+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 enter this home fixture with clear advantages in power rating, league position and recent form that should allow them to dictate the tempo against Lokomotiva Zagreb. The visitors will need to show resilience and exploit any gaps left by an attacking home side if they are to take anything from the game. With both teams positioned in the middle of the 1. HNL standings the contest carries importance for mid season momentum. Hajduk Split can use their superior squad strength to press for a positive result at Stadion Poljud while Lokomotiva Zagreb must focus on defensive structure and quick transitions to stay competitive. The absence of detailed efficiency and set piece metrics adds an element of unpredictability yet the overall balance points toward a home controlled encounter.