- 14 September 2024, NK Istra 1961 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, 0-2, Win
- 01 September 2024, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Varazdin, 0-1, Lose
- 23 August 2024, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Sibenik, 0-1, Lose
- 17 August 2024, NK Slaven Belupo vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, 2-2, Draw
- 11 August 2024, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Hajduk Split, 1-1, Draw
- 20 September 2024, NK Varazdin vs NK Istra 1961, 1-0, Lose
- 14 September 2024, NK Istra 1961 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, 0-2, Lose
- 31 August 2024, NK Slaven Belupo vs NK Istra 1961, 0-1, Win
- 25 August 2024, NK Istra 1961 vs HNK Hajduk Split, 1-1, Draw
- 18 August 2024, HNK Rijeka vs NK Istra 1961, 4-0, Lose
In the match between NK Lokomotiva Zagreb and NK Istra 1961 that took place on 21 May 2023, we witnessed a dominant display of football from the home team, executing their game plan perfectly to claim a 3-1 victory. Their quick play and well-coordinated team effort proved to be too much for the visitors to handle.
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, the home team, set the tone early on, scoring their first goal in the 8th minute, followed by another in the 32nd minute of the opening half. This sustained pressure and the impact of these early goals cannot be underestimated, as it put an immense psychological strain on NK Istra 1961 who had to play catch-up for the remainder of the game.
However, it's worth noting that NK Istra 1961 did not give up easily. They managed to score in the 79th minute of the second half, introducing some uncertainty into the outcome. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to secure a comeback as the home team scored their third goal in the 92nd minute further sealing the game in their favor.
Even though NK Istra 1961 had more corner kicks (7) than NK Lokomotiva Zagreb (6), the home team utilized their opportunities much more effectively, evident in their higher goal count. The fact that NK Istra 1961 couldn't capitalize on the higher number of corners indicates gaps in their set-piece execution.
The lack of offsides for NK Istra 1961 shows more controlled play but might also signify a less aggressive attacking approach in comparison to NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, who got flagged for offsides once. The fouling situation remained balanced with both teams committing one foul each.
A major concern for the home team, however, would be the high number of yellow cards received. With a total of 5 yellow cards, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's disciplinary record in this game was far from impressive. This could potentially impact future games, given the suspension risks associated with receiving multiple yellow cards.
In conclusion, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's early goals combined with strong team coordination played a key role in their victory despite their disciplinary shortcomings. Meanwhile, NK Istra 1961's inability to fully leverage their set pieces and possibly a less aggressive attacking approach surfaced as areas requiring improvement.
These insights based on the provided statistical data showcase how each team performed and which aspects of play influenced the match outcome.
Form Guide
Win | 0-2 | NK Istra 1961 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | |
Lose | 0-1 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Varazdin | |
Lose | 0-1 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Sibenik | |
Draw | 2-2 | NK Slaven Belupo vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | |
Draw | 1-1 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs HNK Hajduk Split |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 5:5
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1
- NK Lokomotiva Zagreb has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 5:5, scoring 1 goals average
Lose | 1-0 | NK Varazdin vs NK Istra 1961 | |
Lose | 0-2 | NK Istra 1961 vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | |
Win | 0-1 | NK Slaven Belupo vs NK Istra 1961 | |
Draw | 1-1 | NK Istra 1961 vs HNK Hajduk Split | |
Lose | 4-0 | HNK Rijeka vs NK Istra 1961 |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 2:8
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.4
- NK Istra 1961 has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 2:8, scoring 0.4 goals average
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb H2H NK Istra 1961
Away game | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 2 | 0 | NK Istra 1961 | Home game | HNL | |
Away game | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 0 | 0 | NK Istra 1961 | Home game | HNL | |
Home game | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 3 | 0 | NK Istra 1961 | Away game | HNL | |
Away game | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 4 | 0 | NK Istra 1961 | Home game | HNL | |
Home game | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | 1 | 1 | NK Istra 1961 | Away game | HNL |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 10:1
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2.00
- In the last five matches that these two sides meet, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb overtook NK Istra 1961 three times
- NK Lokomotiva Zagreb won three times and had two draw
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 10:1; average goals per match – 2.00
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