NK Gorica

vs

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

Tips, Stats and Odds

The recent H2H record of 1 win, 4 draws and 3 losses for Gorica against Lokomotiva in their last 8 matches suggests the sides are evenly matched and will probably play to a tie when they clash on Saturday. The NK Gorica vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb prediction is that the teams could once again play out a closely contested draw, especially considering they drew 1-1 at Lokomotiva’s home ground seven weeks ago, but the visitors have been in the ascendancy with 3 wins from the last 8 games. Gorica have a slight edge over Lokomotiva in the HNL 2024-2025 with 37 points from 35 games to their guests 36, but it’s unlikely either club will move up from 8th and 9th place in the standings respectively by the end of the campaign. This is not a classic Croatian derby, but according to our NK Gorica vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb prediction, it could be pivotal in determining the final mid-table standings.

Gorica has lost none of their last 2 home HNL games, winning 1 and drawing the other, but Lokomotiva has proven that this is no fortress by taking 2 wins from their previous 3 away trips in the fixture. Mario Carevic took charge in October 2024 and has made Gorica a more defensive team that is disciplined and structured in its approach to the game. They play a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 system that allows them to keep their shape, absorb pressure and break quickly. Gorica have conceded just 1.06 goals per home game this season, which is a credit to Carevic’s pragmatic set-up. Lokomotiva’s new boss Mario Cvitanovic has brought a different sort of energy to the club since his appointment in late April 2025. As highlighted in this NK Gorica vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb preview, he has inspired a more aggressive style of play with his team pressing high up the field, looking to dominate possession and move the ball quickly to get at the opposition. This type of game can work against the stronger clubs, but it may not be the right formula for this matchup.

Gorica’s Marko Kolar has scored 5 HNL goals in 2024/2025 to lead his team’s goal charts, but he is a big target man up front who is more likely to hold up the play for his teammates. Adrion Pajaziti has been a live wire for Gorica lately, grabbing 2 of their last 3 goals in their last 3 games to give them a much-needed spark in the attacking third. Robert Mudrazija is the main man for Lokomotiva with 14 goals in HNL 2024/2025, so it will be on him to get their offensive strategy up and running if they are to win this game. Looking at the NK Gorica vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb odds, a home win for in-form Gorica looks likely given the visitors’ poor road record, but Lokomotiva have 0 wins and just 1 draw in their last 2 away outings. With both sides often struggling to score, our NK Gorica vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb prediction is backing Under 2.5 goals at -133 to be a solid bet in this game of cat and mouse. For punters searching for NK Gorica vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb betting tips, keeping an eye on the under goals market may offer solid value.