NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – October 18

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

L L D D D

8th place in Croatia 1.Division

2-2

18/10/2024 16:00

Rijeka

L L W W L

2nd place in Croatia 1.Division

Croatia 1.Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka on October 18, 2024 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka preview before placing for you.

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are currently 8th with 39 points after 36 matches.
Rijeka sit 2nd with 65 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Rijeka to win with probability 50%.
Head-to-head history favors Rijeka, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. NK Lokomotiva Zagreb have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:00

2024-10-18

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka - Prediction & Odds

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

Rijeka

2024-10-18 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/10/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dinamo Zagreb	65	36	19	8	9	69	41	28
02 Rijeka	65	36	18	11	7	49	21	28
03 Hajduk Split	63	36	17	12	7	49	34	15
04 NK Varteks Varazdin	49	36	11	16	9	28	24	4
05 Slaven Belupo	48	36	13	9	14	42	45	-3
06 Istra 1961 Pula	48	36	11	15	10	39	42	-3
07 ZNK Osijek	42	36	11	9	16	46	52	-6
08 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb	39	36	10	9	17	45	54	-9
09 HNK Gorica	37	36	9	10	17	29	51	-22
10 HNK Sibenik	30	36	7	9	20	28	60	-32

Head To Head

04/08/2024 16:50

Rijeka

4 - 0

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

CRO D1

28/04/2024 17:30

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

3 - 1

Rijeka

CRO D1

03/04/2024 14:00

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

0 - 1

Rijeka

CRO Cup

17/02/2024 14:00

Rijeka

4 - 0

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

CRO D1

03/11/2023 17:00

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

1 - 1

Rijeka

CRO D1

20/08/2023 19:05

Rijeka

2 - 1

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

CRO D1

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

17%

Draw

17%

Rijeka

67%

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Last 6 matches

05/10/2024 14:00

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 2 - 0 HNK Gorica CRO D1

28/09/2024 18:00

Dinamo Zagreb 5 - 1 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb CRO D1

22/09/2024 15:30

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 0 - 1 ZNK Osijek CRO D1

14/09/2024 15:30

Istra 1961 Pula 0 - 2 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb CRO D1

11/09/2024 14:30

NK Samobor 2 - 4 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb CRO Cup

01/09/2024 16:15

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 0 - 1 NK Varteks Varazdin CRO D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Rijeka

12/10/2024 14:00

Rijeka 4 - 1 FC Koper INT CF

05/10/2024 16:30

Slaven Belupo 0 - 0 Rijeka CRO D1

29/09/2024 18:00

Rijeka 0 - 0 Hajduk Split CRO D1

22/09/2024 18:00

Rijeka 3 - 0 HNK Sibenik CRO D1

18/09/2024 16:30

Nk Neretvanac Opuzen 1 - 3 Rijeka CRO Cup

14/09/2024 18:00

HNK Gorica 0 - 1 Rijeka CRO D1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Croatia 1.Division

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

Rijeka

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

Avg. per game

0.64

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.25

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

17 (47%)19 (53%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

20 (56%)16 (44%)

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

Recent matches

Rijeka

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(58%)21 15(42%)

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(19%)7 29(81%)

/Yes

(56%)20 16(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(28%)10 26(72%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

Rijeka

Shots

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

Total shots

11.31 avg / game

Blocked

17 total

Avg. 3.40

Rijeka

Total shots

11.97 avg / game

Blocked

36 total

Avg. 4.50

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Pass Rijeka

Total passes

13332

Avg. 370 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

12674

Avg. 362 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

Played games

Rijeka

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.19

Clean sheets

0.58

5.25

189

Corners

176

4.89

23.58

849

Throw-ins

810

22.50

1.47

Offsides

2.17

3.00

108

GK saves

1.42

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

DISCIPLINARY

Rijeka

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.53

2.25

0.03

0.11

13.53

487

Fouls

478

13.28

11.97

431

Tackles

418

11.61

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How We Build the NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka on 18 October 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Croatia 1.Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rijeka Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Rijeka's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Croatia 1.Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Croatia 1.Division standings and the Croatia 1.Division form table to understand exactly where NK Lokomotiva Zagreb and Rijeka sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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