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 prepare to host Hajduk Split at Stadion Maksimir in a 1. HNL regular season encounter for 2026/2027. Domestic league positions place the hosts fourth and the visitors sixth. Power ratings favor the away side at 74.31 against 64.54 for the home team, creating a 9.8 point edge. Form scores sit close together with 11.08 recorded for Lokomotiva Zagreb and 12 for Hajduk Split. Set piece analysis carries low confidence due to reliance on proxy figures and absent xG values. Efficiency metrics remain unavailable while transition details lack specific input. Squad strength appears tilted toward the visitors based on overall power differentials. Both clubs approach the fixture without recent outing data to reference.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Lokomotiva Zagreb occupy fourth place domestically while Hajduk Split sit sixth.
  • Form: Recent form scores stand at 11.08 for the hosts and 12 for the visitors.
  • Squad: Hajduk Split register a higher power score of 74.31 than Lokomotiva Zagreb's 64.54.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data stays unavailable ahead of this league meeting.
  • Transition: Transition metrics receive no specific details from available inputs.
  • Set pieces: Set piece evaluation shows low confidence through proxy usage for both sides.
  • xVariable: Hajduk Split hold a 9.8 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
Lokomotiva Zagreb J. Bogdanovic
J. Bogdanovic
VS
1.24
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.63
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: 74 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Osijek Rank: 67 D
Gorica Rank: 63 W
Istra 1961 Rank: 65 D
Varaždin Rank: 70 L
Vukovar Rank: 57 W
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 65 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 3 - 4
4
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.
64.54
74.31
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Hajduk Split
Power Score
64.54
74.31
League Position
4
6
Global Rank
403
156

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: 2026-08-23T01:33:20+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
23
Marko Vešović
Marko Vešović Defender
5
Tino Jukić
Tino Jukić 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
11
Mirko Šušak
Mirko Šušak 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
29
Fran Karačić
Fran Karačić 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
28
Roko Brajković
Roko Brajković Attacker
23
Marin Soticek
Marin Soticek Attacker
Dominik Babić
Dominik Babić Attacker
42
Peter Nnaemeka Ugwuodo
Peter Nnaemeka Ugwuodo Attacker

CONCLUSION

Lokomotiva Zagreb will look to leverage home advantage at Stadion Maksimir when facing Hajduk Split. The visitors arrive with superior overall power metrics yet positions in the table remain tightly grouped. Form readings indicate minimal separation between the two sides. Absence of detailed efficiency and transition figures leaves certain aspects open to interpretation. Set piece insights carry limited reliability given the proxy nature of underlying numbers. Squad quality tilts the balance toward the away team according to power differentials. Both sides enter without fresh outing references to shape expectations. This regular season fixture promises a competitive encounter shaped by these structural elements.