The Facts
- An exciting matchup between two close rivals in the standings (ranked 8th and 6th).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Lokomotiva won 2.
- Recent results have been tough for Lokomotiva (last 5 matches: 1 win).
- Istra 1961 shows confident form ahead of this contest (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
- In this match, both teams have fairly balanced chances of victory.
- Confirmed absences for Lokomotiva: Vesovic M. (Red Card).
- Confirmed absences for Istra 1961: Jaganjac H. (Inactive) Kadusic A. (Inactive) Rozic V. (Muscle Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for Lokomotiva: Pajac M. (Knee Injury).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Lokomotiva has recorded 8 wins, 8 draws, and 4 losses, with a goal aggregate of 32:21 (averaging 1.6:1.1 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Lokomotiva against this opponent, the record stands at 4 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, with 14:7 goals (averaging 1.6:0.8 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Hajduk Split | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18:9 | 9 | 19 |
| 2 | Varazdin | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 14:7 | 7 | 18 |
| 3 | Rijeka | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16:12 | 4 | 17 |
| 4 | Din. Zagreb | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18:11 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | Osijek | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18:14 | 4 | 16 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17:14 | 3 | 12 |
| 7 | Slaven Belupo | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11:17 | -6 | 10 |
| 8 | Lok. Zagreb | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11:17 | -6 | 7 |
| 9 | Rudes | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 13:27 | -14 | 7 |
| 10 | Gorica | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6:14 | -8 | 5 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Relegation ~ Prva NL
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