Rudeš vs Lokomotiva Zagreb preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
ŠRC Velika Gorica Fri, 21 Aug - 6:00 PM
1. HNL
KICKOFF : Fri, 21 Aug - 6:00 PM
Round 4 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the 1. HNL regular season encounter at ŠRC Velika Gorica, Rudeš welcome Lokomotiva Zagreb for a fixture that highlights a clear gap in team strength. The visitors arrive with a power score of 67.81, well ahead of the hosts on 29.28, underlining their status as the stronger side. Domestic league positions reinforce this narrative, with Lokomotiva Zagreb placed fourth and Rudeš tenth. Form scores add further context, showing the away side at 16.67 against a zero rating for Rudeš. Limited data on recent outings leaves room for uncertainty, yet the overall profile suggests Lokomotiva Zagreb will control proceedings. Both sides operate with low-confidence metrics across key areas, making preparation and adaptability essential on the day.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Rudeš occupy 10th place domestically while Lokomotiva Zagreb sit fourth.
  • Form: Rudeš hold a form score of 0 against Lokomotiva Zagreb's 16.67.
  • Squad: Lokomotiva Zagreb hold a power score advantage of 38.5 points over Rudeš.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not detailed in the available records for either side.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence levels with proxy usage for both clubs.
  • xVariable: Lokomotiva Zagreb post a power rating of 67.81 compared to Rudeš on 29.28.
  • Market: Projection split: Rudeš 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Lokomotiva Zagreb 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

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
Rudeš A. Peternac
A. Peternac
VS
Lokomotiva Zagreb J. Bogdanovic
J. Bogdanovic
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.47
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 84 L
Osijek Rank: 66 L
Rijeka Rank: 75 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Osijek Rank: 67 D
Gorica Rank: 64 W
Istra 1961 Rank: 68 W
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 84 D
Hajduk Split Rank: 75 D
Varaždin Rank: 71 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
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.
29.28
67.81
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rudeš
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Power Score
29.28
67.81
League Position
10
4
Global Rank
912
330

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 21, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
ŠRC Velika Gorica
Capacity
8000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

95
Lovre Rogić
Lovre Rogić Goalkeeper
1
Filip Holjevac
Filip Holjevac Goalkeeper
4
Vedran Celjak
Vedran Celjak Defender
92
Diego Živulić
Diego Živulić Defender
5
Marko Stolnik
Marko Stolnik Defender
Bruno Unušić
Bruno Unušić Defender
5
Mario Ljevar
Mario Ljevar Defender
21
Ante Sušak
Ante Sušak Defender
3
Nikica Peranović
Paul Vranjicic
Paul Vranjicic Defender
28
Xavier Cabrita Fernandes
20
Jakov Blagaić
Jakov Blagaić Midfielder
11
Jurica Poldrugač
Jurica Poldrugač Midfielder
Noa Skoko
Noa Skoko Midfielder
22
Domagoj Djurkovic
Domagoj Djurkovic Midfielder
24
Ivan Djoric
Ivan Djoric Midfielder
8
Luka Popovic
Luka Popovic Midfielder
Josip Radman
Josip Radman Midfielder
2
Toni Kolega
Toni Kolega Attacker
9
Stefan Vukić
Stefan Vukić Attacker
89
Allyson do Nascimento Honório
Allyson do Nascimento Honório Attacker
7
Lenny Ilecic
Lenny Ilecic Attacker
17
Josip Pejic
Josip Pejic Attacker
Patrik Turkovic
Patrik Turkovic Attacker

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
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
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

CONCLUSION

Lokomotiva Zagreb enter this league fixture as clear frontrunners based on power ratings and league standing. Their superior form score provides additional momentum heading into the match at ŠRC Velika Gorica. Rudeš face a steep task and will need to maximise limited resources to stay competitive. With efficiency and transition details sparse, the contest may hinge on in-game adjustments rather than pre-set patterns. Set piece insights carry low reliability, reducing their predictive weight. Overall the away side's structural edge positions them to dictate tempo, though both teams must navigate incomplete datasets when shaping their approach.