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

As Rijeka prepare to host Lokomotiva Zagreb on March 1, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this CROATIA: HNL fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Rijeka, currently 3rd in the standings with 32 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 19 points. They've earned 22 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Lokomotiva Zagreb, sitting 7th with 29 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 8 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Rijeka and Lokomotiva Zagreb have favored Rijeka, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Hajduk Split, Rijeka recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Zlomislic, Devetak, Radeljic, Majstorovic, Orec, Petrovic, Dantas, Gojak, Fruk, Vignato, Adu-Adjei. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Lokomotiva Zagreb's last outing came against Osijek, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Posavec, Dajcer, Kamenovic, Jukic, Katic, Pajac, Subotic, Boskovic, Vesovic, Stojakovic, Sabra. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Rijeka are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Rijeka and Lokomotiva Zagreb 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 a moderate number of goals: Rijeka's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Lokomotiva Zagreb's games average 3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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