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Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 15:00
Gradski stadion Varazdin
NK Varazdin

NK Varazdin

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NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

NK Varazdin vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb predictions & stats

Top pick NK Varazdin 58%, Over 2.5 goals 58%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for HNL.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
54%vs73%
NK Varazdin / NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
Avg Goals/Game
1.27vs1.19
Combined avg: 2.46
Form
WDDLLvsLDLWL
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
23%vs12%
NK Varazdin / NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
W
D
D
L
L
Away Team - Form
L
D
L
W
L
37
Points
30
10
Wins
7
7
Draws
9
9
Losses
10
33
Goals For
31
36
Goals Against
40
1.27
Avg Goals For/Game
1.19
18
Goals For 1st Half
15
17
Goals Against 1st Half
18
15
Goals For 2nd Half
16
19
Goals Against 2nd Half
22
6
Clean Sheets
3
6
Failed to Score
4
54%
BTTS %
73%
HNL Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
126+4160
226+1450
326+1038
426-337
526-535
626-533
726-930
826-928
926-1424
1026-2020
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

44%
Possession %
51%
349
Passes/Game
393
76%
Pass Accuracy %
80%
11.6
Shots/Game
11.1
3.6
Shots on Target/Game
3.7
6.7
Shots Inside Box/Game
7.4
4.9
Shots Outside Box/Game
3.7
3.7
Corners/Game
4.6
12.1
Fouls/Game
14.3
3.2
Saves/Game
2.4
8.8
Shots per Goal
9.3
2.7
Shots on Target per Goal
3.1
6
Games with More Possession
16
19
Games with Less Possession
10
1
Goals/Game when More Possession
1
1.3
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.5
17%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
25%
2
Points Won (Last 10 min)
2
2
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
3
NK VarazdinNK Lokomotiva Zagreb

Playing Style Analysis

NK Varazdin

This team they maintain balanced possession (44%). They've proven effective without the ball, winning 8 games with less possession Additionally, However, they've lost 3 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results Meanwhile, Their mental strength shows: 4 wins after conceding first. They've salvaged 16 points from losing positions this season. They've dropped 7 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games. They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 349 passes per game. As a top-4 side facing another top-7 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

This team they maintain balanced possession (51%). Despite often having less possession, they've won 3 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility. A concerning pattern: they've lost 7 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create. They've shown strong resilience, winning 2 games after trailing at halftime Additionally, Their ability to recover is valuable: 12 points gained after falling behind Meanwhile, They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 5 times after being ahead at halftime. They've dropped 20 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games. Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading. Defensively, they're aggressive (14.3 fouls/game) Additionally, They're well-organized defensively (only 2.4 saves required per game). As a lower-table side (7th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-4 opponent.

NK Varazdin Half-Time Performance

NK Varazdin home games half time results

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Half-Time Performance

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb away games half time results

NK Varazdin vs League Standings

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs League Standings

Head-to-Head

Last 3 meetings

1
NK Varazdin
1
Draws
1
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

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