NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rudes — form, head-to-head and match prediction
Our model makes NK Lokomotiva Zagreb the pick at 60% for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rudes. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
Match summary
Rudes travel to NK Lokomotiva Zagreb on 6 November 2026 at Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb. NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 60%. This matchday 13 fixture in HNL is listed as NK Lokomotiva Zagreb - Rudes. Kick-off is 17:00 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb: they come in on the back of a defeat, following one win, two draws and one defeat before that. That is one win, two draws and two defeats from the last five, worth 5 points. It leaves them three games without a win. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (9 scored and 9 conceded in six matches, 1.5 and 1.5 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 36.8 out of 100, and they sit 9th on a goal difference of -6.
Rudes: they come in on a two-match winning sequence, following one win, one draw and one defeat before that. That is three wins, one draw and one defeat from the last five, worth 10 points. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (6 scored and 15 conceded in six matches, 1.0 and 2.5 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 55.3 out of 100, and they sit 8th on a goal difference of -12.
Comparison data
| Statistic | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | Rudes |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 9th | 8th |
| Goal difference | -6 | -12 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LDDWL | WWLWD |
| Points from last 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 4 / 5 | 7 / 5 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 2 | 2 |
| Matches in our dataset (2026 season) | 6 | 6 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2026) | 1.5 / 1.5 | 1.0 / 2.5 |
| Points per game (2026) | 1.33 | 1.0 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 36.8 | 55.3 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 60% | 18% |
Key match insights
- Pre-match form ratings: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 36.8 versus Rudes 55.3, a gap of 18.5, which cuts against the model's favourite and is the tension in this one.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.20, over 2.5 goals at 54% and both teams to score at 53%.
- First goal: Leans NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's way at 64%.
Sentiment and prediction
The model leans firmly towards NK Lokomotiva Zagreb at 60%, a gap of 37 percentage points to the next outcome. Rudes' stronger recent metrics back it and the goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's way, especially at Stadion Maksimir.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb or Rudes?
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, with an implied win probability of roughly 60%. The full split is 60% NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, 23% the draw and 18% Rudes.
When and where is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rudes being played?
6 November 2026 at Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb, kick-off 17:00 UTC.
Have NK Lokomotiva Zagreb and Rudes met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of NK Lokomotiva Zagreb and Rudes?
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb have taken 5 points from their last five (LDDWL), Rudes 10 from theirs (WWLWD). Most recently NK Lokomotiva Zagreb took a 1-3 defeat at home to NK Osijek and Rudes a 1-0 win at home to Dinamo Zagreb.
How many goals are expected in NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rudes?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.20 — 1.20 for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb and 1.00 for Rudes. It rates over 2.5 goals at 54%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 53%, so its call is yes.