Dinamo Zagreb 3-2 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb: result and AI prediction

Dinamo Zagreb – NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, HNL, Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 07:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Stadion Maksimir

Dinamo Zagreb is #4 in the table (13 pts) and NK Lokomotiva Zagreb #7 (7 pts). NK Lokomotiva Zagreb has not won any of its last 5 matches. Dinamo Zagreb averages 2.3 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Dinamo Zagreb 3, draws 2, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1. Their last meeting, on May 23, 2026, ended Dinamo Zagreb 0-0 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb.

AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 3-2✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Dinamo bring the clearer home-platform advantage into a Zagreb fixture that Lokomotiva approach amid a damaging league run. Maksimir has been a particularly reliable setting for Dinamo, whereas Lokomotiva’s away defending has repeatedly left them chasing matches. The main complication is Dinamo’s possible midweek European workload, which may alter the intensity or personnel of their press. If the hosts field their principal midfield creators, Lokomotiva will need an exceptionally disciplined defensive display and a sharper counter-attacking edge than recent results suggest.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent series is tilted towards Dinamo, particularly at Maksimir, where Lokomotiva have drawn a blank in each of their last three league visits. The derby has still produced occasional Lokomotiva surprises away from Maksimir, so historical superiority is not a substitute for controlling transitions.

Form (last 5)

Dinamo ZagrebLeague position #4 · 13 ptsD W L
NK Lokomotiva ZagrebLeague position #7 · 7 ptsL L D

Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb stats

Dinamo ZagrebNK Lokomotiva Zagreb
Played67
Goals scored149
Goals conceded713
Clean sheets30

Last meetings

  • 2026-05-23Dinamo Zagreb 0-0 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
  • 2026-03-21NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 0-5 Dinamo Zagreb
  • 2025-12-20Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
  • 2025-10-05NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 2-1 Dinamo Zagreb
  • 2025-05-17NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1-1 Dinamo Zagreb
  • 2025-03-15Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

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