Croatian HNL9°13,5 mm16 km/h

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    GoricaGoricaLow block & direct
    0–0
    Lokomotiva ZagrebLokomotiva ZagrebLow block & direct
    The model's lean: 1 · Gorica (38%)Best value by the model: X · Draw @ 3.25 (+10 %)

    Gorica vs Lokomotiva Zagreb · Croatian HNL

    1 · Gorica 38%X 34%28% Lokomotiva Zagreb · 2

    Prediction summary

    Final score 0–0. Before kick-off the model's prediction was as follows. BetBuilders AI model prediction for Gorica vs Lokomotiva Zagreb (Croatian HNL, Saturday, 24 October 2026): Gorica win 38%, draw 34%, Lokomotiva Zagreb win 28%. Expected goals (xG): Gorica 1.28, Lokomotiva Zagreb 1.14. Most likely score: 1-1 (13%). Over 2.5 goals 44%, both teams to score 50%. Double chance: Gorica or draw 72%, Lokomotiva Zagreb or draw 62%. Prediction updated Friday, 16 October 2026.

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    Analysis: Gorica – Lokomotiva Zagreb

    Anna Karlsson · · A data-driven preview · How the predictions work

    A 38% chance of winning sounds promising for Gorica, yet the real intrigue lies in the 34% probability of a draw. The betting market has underestimated this outcome, offering a juicy edge of 8% at odds 3.2 with both Betsafe and Nordicbet. Given the 13% likelihood of a 1-1 draw, and the expected goals leaning slightly towards Gorica at 1.28 versus Lokomotiva's 1.14, the numbers suggest this match is more evenly poised than many might believe.

    Despite Lokomotiva's historical dominance in this fixture — winning six of the last nine meetings — current form shouldn't be overshadowed. Lokomotiva's slightly better xPoints and xG per match mark them as marginally sharper in attack, but Gorica's xGA advantage indicates a more resilient defense. Both sides profile as low defense and direct, likely leading to a tactical stalemate, especially with the rain predicted to dampen any attacking flair.

    With both teams expected to score and a 44% chance of over 2.5 goals, the game leans towards a close contest. However, the most compelling angle here is the value on the draw, especially with a 34% model rating highlighting its attractiveness. With odds at 3.2, that draw presents a strategic play for those seeking value in a tightly balanced clash.

    GoricaGorica
    Form LDWLD
    League ranking xG #9xGA #7xT #8xP/match #9Points #10
    Key players
    • Gonçalo Faria CostaLWBxG 0.01 · xT 0.13
    • Jakov FilipovićCBxG 0.00 · xT 0.06
    • Bruno BogojevićLWxG 0.30 · xT 0.09
    Lokomotiva ZagrebLokomotiva Zagreb
    Form LDLLW
    League ranking xG #8xGA #8xT #9xP/match #7Points #7
    Key players
    • Marko PajačLWBxG 0.00 · xT 0.35
    • Marijan ČabrajaCBxG 0.00 · xT 0.32
    • Thanasis TriantafyllouCBxG 0.09 · xT 0.09
    Final score
    0 – 0
    The model missed the outcome
    Predicted probabilities: Gorica 38% · Draw 34% · Lokomotiva Zagreb 28%

    How the bookmaker bet builders went

    The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.

    Matchresultat - HNK GoricaBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 8,15fair 12,10-33 %
    Miss
    Matchresultat - NK Lokomotiva ZagrebBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 9,63fair 15,14-36 %
    Miss

    Match prediction: Gorica – Lokomotiva Zagreb

    Predicted score matrix

    Lokomotiva Zagreb →
    Gorica →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–09.2%
    0–19.7%
    0–25.8%
    0–32.2%
    0–4+0.8%
    1
    1–011.0%
    1–113.3%
    1–27.4%
    1–32.8%
    1–4+1.0%
    2
    2–07.3%
    2–18.3%
    2–24.7%
    2–31.8%
    2–4+0.7%
    3
    3–03.1%
    3–13.5%
    3–22.0%
    3–30.8%
    3–4+0.3%
    4+
    4+–01.3%
    4+–11.5%
    4+–20.9%
    4+–30.3%
    4+–4+0.1%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-113%
    2. 2.1-011%
    3. 3.0-110%
    4. 4.0-09%
    5. 5.2-18%
    Expected goals
    1,28–1,14
    Both teams to score
    50%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,4
    Under 2,556%
    @1.83EV+0%
    Over 2,544%
    @2.00

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Double chance Gorica or draw (1X)67%
    • Under 3.5 goals77%

    Combined probability

    52%

    Fair odds

    1.91

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Double chance Gorica or draw (1X)67%
    • Under 2.5 goals56%
    • Fran Brodić to score17%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score50%
    • Over 2.5 goals44%
    • Leon Belcar to score19%
    • Teodor Kralevski to be booked22%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • X · Draw34% probability@3.25PinnacleEV+10%reference odds
    • X · Draw34% probability@3.20BetsafeEV+8%reference odds
    • X · Draw34% probability@3.20NordicbetEV+8%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · GoricaX2 · Lokomotiva Zagreb
    Betsafe2.38
    EV+ 8%
    3.20
    2.80
    LeoVegas2.40
    EV+ 6%
    3.15
    2.75
    Nordicbet2.38
    EV+ 8%
    3.20
    2.80
    Pinnacle2.52
    EV+ 10%
    3.25
    2.86

    Odds updated 24 Oct, 07:36

    Odds movement

    1+6 %
    41 %36 %

    2.37 → 2.52

    X-1 %
    31 %26 %

    3.27 → 3.25

    2-2 %
    35 %30 %

    2.92 → 2.86

    Over 2,5+7 %
    52 %47 %

    1.87 → 2.00

    Pinnacle · 7 recorded price levels · 18/10/2026 → 24/10/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    9 matches
    Gorica 2Draw 1Lokomotiva Zagreb 6
    Goals: 10–20 (⌀ 3,3)

    Head-to-head based on Croatian HNL data since 2023.

    Key facts

    • Lokomotiva Zagreb dominate this fixture historically: 6 wins to 2 in 9 meetings.
    • A high-scoring fixture: 3.3 goals per meeting on average.
    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Gorica
    Lokomotiva Zagreb
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Gorica (7–15)
    Lokomotiva Zagreb (13–17)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Gorica
    Jakov Filipović: 235 passningar, xT 0.39FilipovićDušan Stevanović: 201 passningar, xT 0.25StevanovićFilip Braut: 178 passningar, xT 0.4BrautRenato Josipović: 142 passningar, xT 0.12JosipovićTom Jacques Daniel Lacoux: 134 passningar, xT 0.1LacouxJuraj Frigan: 133 passningar, xT 0.09FriganGonçalo Faria Costa: 97 passningar, xT 0.41CostaDomagoj Pavičić: 83 passningar, xT 0.39PavičićIvan Cvijanović: 58 passningar, xT 0.66CvijanovićBruno Bogojević: 57 passningar, xT 0.26BogojevićStefan Perić: 48 passningar, xT 0.07Perić
    Lokomotiva Zagreb
    Thanasis Triantafyllou: 203 passningar, xT 0.69TriantafyllouFran Karačić: 162 passningar, xT 0.61KaračićJosip Posavec: 157 passningar, xT 0.13PosavecMarijan Čabraja: 156 passningar, xT 0.97ČabrajaKristijan Cabrajic: 134 passningar, xT 0.47CabrajicJakov Gurlica: 103 passningar, xT 0.34GurlicaLeon Belcar: 93 passningar, xT 0.16BelcarMatija Subotić: 81 passningar, xT 0.18SubotićIvan Katić: 67 passningar, xT 0.02KatićFeta Fetai: 65 passningar, xT -0.04FetaiDušan Vuković: 54 passningar, xT 0.57Vuković
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Gorica
    Jakov Filipović: 235 passningar, xT 0.39FilipovićDušan Stevanović: 201 passningar, xT 0.25StevanovićFilip Braut: 178 passningar, xT 0.4BrautRenato Josipović: 142 passningar, xT 0.12JosipovićTom Jacques Daniel Lacoux: 134 passningar, xT 0.1LacouxJuraj Frigan: 133 passningar, xT 0.09FriganGonçalo Faria Costa: 97 passningar, xT 0.41CostaDomagoj Pavičić: 83 passningar, xT 0.39PavičićIvan Cvijanović: 58 passningar, xT 0.66CvijanovićBruno Bogojević: 57 passningar, xT 0.26BogojevićStefan Perić: 48 passningar, xT 0.07Perić
    Lokomotiva Zagreb
    Thanasis Triantafyllou: 203 passningar, xT 0.69TriantafyllouFran Karačić: 162 passningar, xT 0.61KaračićJosip Posavec: 157 passningar, xT 0.13PosavecMarijan Čabraja: 156 passningar, xT 0.97ČabrajaKristijan Cabrajic: 134 passningar, xT 0.47CabrajicJakov Gurlica: 103 passningar, xT 0.34GurlicaLeon Belcar: 93 passningar, xT 0.16BelcarMatija Subotić: 81 passningar, xT 0.18SubotićIvan Katić: 67 passningar, xT 0.02KatićFeta Fetai: 65 passningar, xT -0.04FetaiDušan Vuković: 54 passningar, xT 0.57Vuković

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceGoricaLokomotiva Zagreb
    Points610
    xPoints10.211.2
    xG per match0.861
    xGA per match1.61.7
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.130.14
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.210.32
    Playing styleGoricaLokomotiva Zagreb
    Build-up efficiency0.280.29
    Field tilt0.330.35
    xT per match0.820.8
    xTA per match1.31.4
    Won balls, offensive half2422
    Pressing intensity0.240.23
    Pressing efficiency0.30.29
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.240.26
    Entries into the box per match109
    Entries into the box against1518
    Pass completion %0.710.71
    Pass completion % under pressure0.660.67
    Passes per match299271
    Passes against per match385371
    Switches of play per match23.528.4
    Long balls per match3538
    Set piecesGoricaLokomotiva Zagreb
    xG from free kicks0.030.03
    Corners per match3.44.5
    Corners against per match66.7
    xG per corner0.030.04
    xGA per corner against0.040.03
    First touch, offensive corners %0.410.53
    First touch, defensive corners %0.450.55
    OtherGoricaLokomotiva Zagreb
    Throw-in control0.680.65
    The goalkeepersRenato Josipović (Gorica)Josip Posavec (Lokomotiva Zagreb)
    Saves3145
    Save %84%73%
    xG prevented53%46%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Gorica vs Lokomotiva Zagreb according to our model?

    The model gives Gorica a 38% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Gorica 38%, draw 34%, Lokomotiva Zagreb 28%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 44% and under at 56%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 50% according to the model.

    How many goals are expected in Gorica vs Lokomotiva Zagreb?

    The model expects 1.28 goals (xG) for Gorica and 1.14 for Lokomotiva Zagreb, 2.42 in total.

    What does the model say about double chance?

    Gorica or draw (1X) 72%, Lokomotiva Zagreb or draw (X2) 62% and no draw (12) 66%.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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