Dinamo Zagreb vs Lokomotiva Zagreb Prediction, Preview and Stats

Croatia flag 2025/2026 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion Maksimir Sat, 23 May - 12:00 AM
1. HNL
Dinamo Zagreb GNK
Versus
Lokomotiva Zagreb Lokomotiva Zagreb
KICKOFF : Sat, 23 May - 12:00 AM
Round 36 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Dinamo Zagreb welcome Lokomotiva Zagreb to Stadion Maksimir for a 1. HNL regular season encounter in the 2025/2026 campaign. The hosts occupy first place in the domestic standings and enter the fixture with a clear power advantage of 19.1 points. Lokomotiva sit sixth and will look to frustrate the league leaders on their home patch. Dinamo have recorded a form score of 36.56 while the visitors register 20.89, underlining the gap in recent momentum. Both sides operate without recent outing data, leaving the focus on season-long trends and structural superiority. The match offers Dinamo an opportunity to extend their lead at the summit against a side that has struggled to match the champions' intensity. Lokomotiva must improve efficiency across phases to secure a positive result in the capital.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Dinamo Zagreb lead the 1. HNL table in first place while Lokomotiva Zagreb sit sixth.
  • Form: Dinamo Zagreb hold a form score of 36.56 against Lokomotiva Zagreb's 20.89.
  • Squad: Dinamo Zagreb possess the stronger squad with an 82.05 power score versus 62.94.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for both teams ahead of this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not detailed in the current dataset for either side.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence with proxy data applied to both teams.
  • xVariable: Dinamo Zagreb hold a 19.1 point power advantage over Lokomotiva Zagreb.
  • Market: Dinamo Zagreb 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Lokomotiva Zagreb 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Dinamo Zagreb M. Kovačević
M. Kovačević
VS
Lokomotiva Zagreb J. Bogdanovic
J. Bogdanovic
2.62
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.18
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 62 D
Hajduk Split Rank: 73 W
Gorica Rank: 62 W
Varaždin Rank: 66 W
Istra 1961 Rank: 63 W
Rijeka Rank: 71 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Hajduk Split Rank: 72 D
Varaždin Rank: 66 D
Rijeka Rank: 70 L
Osijek Rank: 63 D
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 62 W
Gorica Rank: 62 W
46
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
46 - 7 - 7
7
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Dinamo Zagreb
0%
Draw
0%
Away Lokomotiva Zagreb
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
82.05
62.94
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Dinamo Zagreb
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Power Score
82.05
62.94
League Position
1
6
Global Rank
49
394

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Dinamo Zagreb — Opponent-weighted form score
Lokomotiva Zagreb — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Dinamo Zagreb Lokomotiva Zagreb

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 60 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Dinamo Zagreb GNK Home
60 matches
Lokomotiva Zagreb Lokomotiva Zagreb Away
Match Record
46
Wins
7
7
Draws
7
7
Losses
46
Goals
127
Goals Scored
47
47
Goals Conceded
127
+80
Goal Difference
-80

Data last updated: 2026-05-16T00:06:48+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
May 23, 2026, 12:00 AM
Competition :
2025/2026 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 36 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Stadion Maksimir
Capacity :
24851
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Daniel Zagorac
Daniel Zagorac Goalkeeper
44
Ivan Filipović
Ivan Filipović Goalkeeper
40
Dominik Livaković
Dominik Livaković Goalkeeper
33
Ivan Nevistić
Ivan Nevistić Goalkeeper
88
Antonio Rajić
Antonio Rajić Goalkeeper
28
Kévin Théophile-Catherine
Kévin Théophile-Catherine Defender
55
Dino Perić
Dino Perić Defender
3
Bruno Goda
Bruno Goda Defender
18
Ronaël Pierre-Gabriel
Ronaël Pierre-Gabriel Defender
26
Scott McKenna
Scott McKenna Defender
15
Niko Galesic
Niko Galesic Defender
25
Moris Valincic
Moris Valincic Defender
16
Raúl Torrente Navarro
Raúl Torrente Navarro Defender
13
Paul Bismarck Tabinas
Paul Bismarck Tabinas Defender
36
Sergi Domínguez Viloria
Sergi Domínguez Viloria Defender
22
Matteo Perez Vinlöf
Matteo Perez Vinlöf Defender
—
Matija Ruškovački
Matija Ruškovački Defender
35
Noa Mikic
Noa Mikic Defender
27
Josip Mišić
Josip Mišić Midfielder
4
Ismael Bennacer
Ismael Bennacer Midfielder
8
Miha Zajc
Miha Zajc Midfielder
14
Marko Soldo
Marko Soldo Midfielder
7
Luka Stojković
Luka Stojković Midfielder
41
Sven Šunta
Sven Šunta Midfielder
11
Arbër Hoxha
Arbër Hoxha Attacker
9
Drena Beljo Dijon
Drena Beljo Dijon Attacker
10
Gabriel Vidović
Gabriel Vidović Attacker
21
Mateo Lisica
Mateo Lisica Attacker
71
Monsef Bakrar
Monsef Bakrar Attacker
30
Fran Topić
Fran Topić Attacker
70
Juan Córdoba
Juan Córdoba Attacker
23
Cardoso Pinto Mandume Varela
Cardoso Pinto Mandume Varela Attacker

Squad ▼

12
Josip Posavec
Josip Posavec Goalkeeper
1
Krunoslav Hendija
Krunoslav Hendija Goalkeeper
32
Luka Savatović
Luka Savatović Goalkeeper
22
Marin Leovac
Marin Leovac Defender
17
Marko Pajač
Marko Pajač Defender
20
Denis Kolinger
Denis Kolinger Defender
4
Leonardo Germán Sigali
Leonardo Germán Sigali Defender
23
Marko Vešović
Marko Vešović Defender
33
Dimitrije Kamenović
Dimitrije Kamenović Defender
5
Tino Jukić
Tino Jukić Defender
16
Luka Dajčer
Luka Dajčer Defender
13
Mody Boune
Mody Boune Defender
33
Ante Utrobičić
Ante Utrobičić Defender
19
Franjo Posavac
Franjo Posavac Defender
—
David Katić
David Katić Defender
2
Teodor Kralevski
Teodor Kralevski Defender
8
Domagoj Antolić
Domagoj Antolić Midfielder
26
Marko Rog
Marko Rog Midfielder
29
Jakov-Anton Vasilj
Jakov-Anton Vasilj Midfielder
6
Blaž Bošković
Blaž Bošković Midfielder
25
Gentrit Salihu
Gentrit Salihu Midfielder
28
L. Belcar
L. Belcar Midfielder
14
Marcel Lorber
Marcel Lorber Midfielder
—
Duje Reic
Duje Reic Midfielder
24
Ivan Katić
Ivan Katić Midfielder
10
Matija Subotic
Matija Subotic Midfielder
7
Aleksandar Trajkovski
Aleksandar Trajkovski Attacker
21
David Virgili Fernandez
David Virgili Fernandez Attacker
30
Dušan Vuković
Dušan Vuković Attacker
—
Carlo Mateković
Carlo Mateković Attacker
—
Bartol Kardum
Bartol Kardum Attacker
15
Aleks Stojaković
Aleks Stojaković Attacker
11
Mirko Šušak
Mirko Šušak Attacker
9
Ibrahim Mohammad Abdallah Sabra
Ibrahim Mohammad Abdallah Sabra Attacker
—
Amad Keita
Amad Keita Attacker
18
Mario Šitum
Mario Šitum Coach

CONCLUSION

Dinamo Zagreb are expected to dictate proceedings at home against a Lokomotiva side that has shown limited recent momentum. The league leaders possess superior structure and squad depth that should allow them to control key areas of the pitch. Lokomotiva will need disciplined organisation to limit clear opportunities and seek moments on the counter. Set piece situations remain an area of uncertainty given the low confidence data available. Dinamo's higher form rating suggests they are better equipped to maintain intensity throughout the ninety minutes. A positive result would strengthen their position at the top of the standings while Lokomotiva look to gain valuable ground on mid-table rivals.

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