Lokomotiva Zagreb VS Gorica

2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia

Stadion Maksimir Sat, 8 Aug - 12:00 AM

1. HNL

Lokomotiva Zagreb LOK

Gorica Gorica

KICKOFF : Sat, 8 Aug - 12:00 AM

Round 2 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Lokomotiva Zagreb welcomes Gorica to Stadion Maksimir for a 1. HNL regular season fixture in the 2026/2027 campaign. Domestic league positions place the hosts fifth and visitors ninth, underlining a tight contest between sides separated by minimal power differentials. The home outfit registers 68.68 on the power scale against 67.16 for the away team, confirming a narrow edge for Lokomotiva Zagreb. Absence of prior outing details leaves recent momentum unclear for either participant. League stage positioning suggests both sides seek points to influence mid-table security. Venue familiarity could shape patterns, yet limited supplementary metrics constrain deeper projections. Overall setup points toward a balanced encounter where small margins may decide outcomes.

TL;DR

Structural: Lokomotiva Zagreb occupies fifth place domestically while Gorica holds ninth in the 1. HNL standings.
Form: No recent form records exist for Lokomotiva Zagreb or Gorica ahead of this fixture.
Squad: Power scores list Lokomotiva Zagreb at 68.68 compared with 67.16 for Gorica.
Efficiency: Efficiency data for both teams stays unavailable from present sources.
Transition: Transition metrics lack sufficient detail for either side in this matchup.
Set pieces: Set piece evaluations depend on low-confidence proxy information for both clubs.
xVariable: Lokomotiva Zagreb receives designation as the stronger team by narrow power margin.
Market: Lokomotiva Zagreb 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Gorica 0% (Δ+0%).

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

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

Lokomotiva Zagreb

Gorica

1.19

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.25

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

5 - 1 - 2

No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

68.68

67.16

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Lokomotiva Zagreb

Gorica

Power Score

68.68

67.16

League Position

Global Rank

372

417

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.

Lokomotiva Zagreb — Opponent-weighted form score

Gorica — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Lokomotiva Zagreb Gorica

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

Gorica Gorica Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

Goal Difference

-8

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-08-01T00:24:34+00:00

General Information

Date & Time

Aug 08, 2026, 12:00 AM

Competition

2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 2 · Regular Season

Stadium

Stadion Maksimir

Capacity

24851

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Manager ▼

Lokomotiva Zagreb Coach

Squad ▼

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Thanasis Triantafyllou Defender

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Fran Žilinski Defender

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Kristijan Cabrajic Defender

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Harun Sadžak Defender

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Noa Godec Defender

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Petar Zvonimir Kostelac Defender

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Juraj Ljubić Midfielder

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Festim Shatri Midfielder

—

Feta Fetai Midfielder

Dardan Morina Midfielder

—

Mirko Marić Attacker

—

Mate Antunović Attacker

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Marko Batur Attacker

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Bartol Kardum Attacker

Aleks Stojaković Attacker

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Noel Đurković Attacker

Manager ▼

Gorica Coach

Squad ▼

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Filip Braut Defender

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Ivan Cvijanović Defender

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David Sim Defender

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Mario Matković Defender

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Kevin Custovic Midfielder

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Luka Kapulica Midfielder

—

Luka Brlek Midfielder

—

Vinko Skrbin Midfielder

—

Tomislav Prgomet Midfielder

—

Patrik Mijić Attacker

—

Keenan Carole Attacker

CONCLUSION

Lokomotiva Zagreb enters the home fixture with a slight structural edge derived from league placement and power rating. Gorica arrives positioned lower yet remains competitive given the minimal separation in overall metrics. Limited availability of form and efficiency indicators restricts precise tactical forecasts. Both participants operate under similar constraints regarding set piece and transition insights. The encounter at Stadion Maksimir therefore hinges on execution within a regular season context. Mid-table implications add relevance as the campaign progresses. Observers can anticipate a measured approach from each side seeking to capitalize on any momentary openings.

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