Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Hajduk Split Preview
Lokomotiva Zagreb welcome Hajduk Split in an important Croatia HNL clash with both teams looking to respond after disappointing recent outings.
Hajduk remain favourites because of their stronger squad and recent dominance in this fixture, but Lokomotiva have shown they can still be dangerous at home.
Lokomotiva Zagreb Searching For Consistency
Lokomotiva Zagreb earned a 1-1 draw away at Varazdin in their latest match after suffering a heavy 3-0 home defeat against Rijeka. Before that, they held Osijek to a goalless draw and produced an impressive 2-0 away victory against Gorica.
Home performances have been mixed throughout the campaign. Lokomotiva defeated Slaven Belupo 2-1 and Istra 2-0, but the damaging defeats against Rijeka and Dinamo Zagreb exposed serious defensive weaknesses against stronger attacking teams.
Hajduk Split Looking To Bounce Back Quickly
Hajduk Split lost 2-0 away against Dinamo Zagreb in their previous match, ending a decent unbeaten run. Before that setback, they defeated Varazdin 3-1 at home and secured a valuable goalless draw away at Rijeka in a difficult fixture.
Away form has still been relatively solid overall. Hajduk scored three goals against Istra and produced a dominant 6-0 victory over Vukovar, while the 2-2 draw against Slaven Belupo showed they continue creating plenty of attacking opportunities even in difficult matches.
Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Hajduk Split Prediction
The first prediction is Hajduk Split to win at 1.87 odds. Hajduk have won three of the last four meetings between these sides, including a strong 3-1 away victory in Zagreb. Lokomotiva also struggled badly against Rijeka and Dinamo Zagreb recently, which could be another concern against top opposition.
Over 3.5 goals at 2.46 odds also looks attractive here. Lokomotiva’s recent home games against Rijeka and Dinamo Zagreb produced eight total goals combined, while Hajduk scored nine goals across their victories against Varazdin, Istra, and Vukovar. The attacking quality on both sides could create an open contest.
The correct score prediction is Hajduk Split to win 3-1 at 11.00 odds. Hajduk have already won by that exact scoreline in this stadium recently, and Lokomotiva’s defensive record against stronger teams suggests they could struggle to contain the visitors once again.