Set for 9 August 2025, Istra takes on NK Lokomotiva Zagreb in round 2 of the Croatian HNL. The fixture is scheduled for Stadion Aldo Drosina in Pula.
NK Istra 1961 holds the 7th position (lower table), with 0 points. NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, meanwhile, is 4th (middle table) with 3 points. NK Lokomotiva Zagreb is currently placed only three positions above NK Istra 1961, with a only three points difference.
Istra vs Lokomotiva H2H History
The stage is set for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb and NK Istra 1961 to renew their rivalry after three months, with their last match resulting in a 0-0 draw at Maksimir. Match statistics show Lokomotiva recorded 0 shots on target from 46% possession, contrasted against NK Istra 1961's 2 shots toward goal achieved with 54% ball possession. NK Istra 1961 and NK Lokomotiva Zagreb have a long-established history of matches against each other. Previous fixtures have been closely contested between these teams, with NK Istra 1961 winning 18, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb claiming 29 wins, and 16 meetings ending in draws.
Istra vs Lokomotiva Prediction
It looks like NK Istra 1961 might win this match against NK Lokomotiva Zagreb. All our signals are in agreement on this potential outcome. A low-confidence pick should be BTTS Yes, so we should expect both teams to score in this match. Our models suggest over 2.5 goals, but with minimal confidence.
Match Winner
H2H Analysis
Istra
weak
Current Form
Istra
strong
Betting Trend
Istra
moderate
Our pick: Istra to win @ 1.90
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Will Both Teams Score?
H2H Analysis
Yes
weak
Current Form
No
weak
Betting Trend
Yes
weak
Our pick: BTTS Yes @ 1.80
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Total Match Goals Over/Under?
H2H Analysis
Under 2.5
weak
Current Form
Over 2.5
moderate
Betting Trend
Under 2.5
weak
Our pick: Over 2.5 goals @ 2.00
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Istra vs Lokomotiva Live Stream & TV Stations
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Istra's Recent Run Looks Promising
Recently, NK Istra 1961's performance has been good. The team achieved 6 victories, 2 draws, and suffered 2 defeats in their past ten games (60% win rate) NK Istra 1961 comes into this fixture following a 1-2 away defeat to HNK Hajduk Split on Aug 3, 2025.
Statistically, over the last 10 matches (all competitions), Istra netted 18 goals (1.8 per game) and conceded 9 (0.9 per game). The team averaged 4 corners earned and 0.8 cards received per match. Average ball possession for Istra stood at 54%. Top performers in goals were Stjepan Lončar with 3, Vinko Rozić with 3, Smail Prevljak (1), and Dario Marešić (1 goal). Key assist providers were Josip Radošević with 1, Advan Kadušić with 1, and Salim Fago Lawal with 1.
NK Istra 1961 recorded some strong results against notable teams: they won 1-0 against Slovácko in a friendly match playing at home (12 July 2025), another positive result after their important 3-1 victory over Primorje in a friendly match one month ago. On top of that, Istra got a 3-0 win against Šibenik at home in HNL.
Istra Streaks (last matches)
At Home:
• NK Istra 1961 has put together a six-match winning streak on home turf.
• At home, NK Istra 1961 scored at least 2 goals in each of their last 3 games.
• At home, Istra remains unbeaten in seven straight matches.
• In their last five matches, NK Istra 1961's defense has conceded goals each time.
At Home:
• NK Istra 1961 hasn't kept a clean sheet at home in their last 3 matches.
At Away:
• NK Istra 1961's defense has allowed goals in all recent three away fixtures.
• On the road, NK Istra 1961 is winless in their last three fixtures.
• Both teams scored in Istra's last 3 encounters.
• Over 2.5 goals were scored in Istra's last three games.
At Home:
• In Istra's recent three matches each team managed to score.
• Istra's recent three home matches all had more than 2.5 goals.
Up and Down, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's Form Remains Mixed
As the visiting side today, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb brings inconsistent form into this match. Their overall record shows 4 victories, 3 draws, and 3 defeats in their last ten games. Lokomotiva enters this match after a 0-1 home setback against HNK Orijent on Aug 2, 2025.
Statistically, over the last 10 matches (all competitions), Lokomotiva netted 18 goals (1.8 per game) and conceded 10 (1 per game). The team averaged 3.5 corners earned and 1 cards received per match. Average ball possession for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb stood at 52%. During this period, the leading scorers were Denis Kolinger with 2 goals, Silvio Goričan with 2, Fran Karačić with 1 goal, and Fabijan Krivak (1). The leading assisters were Domagoj Antolić (1 assist), Marko Pajač (1), and Denis Bušnja (1).
Lokomotiva showed their strength by achieving solid results. Their most recent notable result was a 1-0 win at at home against Vukovar '91 in HNL (1 August 2025). Earlier, they also secured a 1-0 win away against NAC Breda in a friendly match on 23 July 2025. Lokomotiva also won 3-0 with Gorica in HNL (May 24, 2025, away).
Lokomotiva average corners per match (last 10): 3.6
Correct Score Prediction
Our Prediction: Istra-Lokomotiva 2-1
Correct Score
1-0
7.00
2-0
7.00
1-1
7.00
Pick
2-1
8.50
0-0
10.00
3-0
11.00
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Pre Match Statistics
Form Guide
These stats present averages and percentages for various metrics, highlighting key data into each team's current form. You can identify which team is more dominant, in both positive and negative aspects. The data is based on the last 10 matches across all competitions for both teams.
Points Per Game (Overall)
Istra
Lokomotiva
2
1.5
Points Per Game (Home/Away)
Istra (H)
Lokomotiva (A)
2.71
1.4
Win Percentage (Overall)
Istra
Lokomotiva
60%
40%
Win Percentage (Home/Away)
Istra (H)
Lokomotiva (A)
86%
40%
Both Teams To Score (Overall)
Istra
Lokomotiva
60%
50%
Both Teams To Score (Home/Away)
Istra (H)
Lokomotiva (A)
57%
40%
Over 2.5 Goals (Overall)
Istra
Lokomotiva
60%
40%
Over 2.5 Goals (Home/Away)
Istra (H)
Lokomotiva (A)
71%
60%
Head to Head Statistics
Overall H2H (63 matches):
Istra
Lokomotiva
18 Wins
16 Draws
29 Wins
When Istra play at home against Lokomotiva, the H2H record looks like this: