Match Preview
Lokomotiva Zagreb will host Osijek at Stadion Kranjčevićeva on Sunday, 31 August, in what promises to be an intriguing clash in the 1. HNL. Both teams have shown inconsistency in their recent form, with Lokomotiva managing two wins in their last five matches, while Osijek has struggled, recording just two draws and three losses. This disparity in form could give Lokomotiva a psychological edge, especially as they play at home, where they have historically performed better against Osijek, winning four of the last ten encounters.
A notable trend in their head-to-head meetings is the high likelihood of both teams scoring; six of the last ten matches have seen both sides find the net. Given the current defensive vulnerabilities exhibited by Osijek, who have conceded in all of their last five outings, backing both teams to score could be a prudent angle. As Lokomotiva looks to capitalise on their home advantage, the match could be a tightly contested affair, with the potential for goals at both ends.
Hajduk Split
Gorica
Rijeka
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Slaven Koprivnica
Istra 1961
Varaždin
Osijek
Vukovar