Lok. Zagreb vs Varazdin: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Lokomotiva Zagreb prepare to host Varazdin on March 7, 2026, with kick-off at 17:15, this CROATIA: HNL fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Lokomotiva Zagreb, currently 7th in the standings with 29 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 25 points. They've earned 21 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Varazdin, sitting 5th with 33 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Lokomotiva Zagreb and Varazdin have favored Lokomotiva Zagreb, with Varazdin claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-4). This fixture has generally favored Lokomotiva Zagreb in recent years.

In their previous league match against Rijeka, Lokomotiva Zagreb recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Posavec, Dajcer, Kamenovic, Kolinger, Jukic, Subotic, Pajac, Stojakovic, Boskovic, Vesovic, Sabra. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Varazdin's last outing came against Hajduk Split, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Zelenika, Borsic, Lesjak, Mladenovski, Posinkovic, Canjuga, Duvnjak, Tavares, Mamic, Latkovic, Mamut. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Lokomotiva Zagreb are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Lokomotiva Zagreb and Varazdin are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Lokomotiva Zagreb's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Varazdin's games average 3.2 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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