Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Istra 1961 Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Lokomotiva Zagreb took on NK Istra 1961 in the HNL of Croatia on October 25. NK Istra 1961 emerged victorious with a 1-2 win.

The deadlock was broken on the 15th minute when Aleks Stojakovic found the net, giving Lokomotiva Zagreb the lead. Goals from Antonio Mauric and Israel Isaac Ayuma followed, bringing the match to a 1-2 conclusion.

The countdown begins for a clash that promises intensity as the upcoming match sees Lokomotiva Zagreb and NK Istra 1961 are set to clash again, 3 months after the previous HNL face-off which ended in a draw 2-2. Lokomotiva Zagreb come into the match following a draw against Vukovar on October 17 in the HNL, pushing their unbeaten streak to two games. Turning their attention to defensive solidity could be the key to turning draws into victories, as they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last three matches.

NK Istra 1961 are coming off a defeat to Hajduk Split in the HNL on October 19.

In this HNL showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for Lokomotiva Zagreb and NK Istra 1961 throughout the campaign. Lokomotiva Zagreb’s offensive unit, under Nikica Jelavic’s management, has leaned on Fabijan Krivak, their main scorer, and Aleks Stojakovic, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. In HNL, Krivak has been Lokomotiva Zagreb’s standout scorer with three goals, while Pajac remains their top assist provider in the competition with two. Supporting them are Dusan Vukovic, Domagoj Antolic and Jakov-Anton Vasilj, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Lokomotiva Zagreb’s attack.

Meanwhile, NK Istra 1961’s offensive unit, guided by Oriol Riera, has leaned on Stjepan Loncar, their main scorer, and Salim Fago Lawal, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. NK Istra 1961’s top scorer in HNL, Loncar, has three goals this season, while also leading the team in assists, having set up two goals this campaign. NK Istra 1961 have also relied on Saydou Bangura, Advan Kadusic and Smail Prevljak to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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AI Prediction

Our AI model provides a pre-game prediction for the Lokomotiva Zagreb–NK Istra 1961 match - and once the match begins, it keeps observing the play and adjusts its forecast minute by minute. Based on numbers run before the whistle, AI forecasted that Lokomotiva Zagreb’s victory had the strongest backing in the model, with 44%, while a draw was at 32% and NK Istra 1961’s victory was at 24%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Lokomotiva Zagreb - NK Istra 1961 in real time.

Lokomotiva Zagreb kicked off the game with Josip Posavec, Tino Jukic, Cheikh Mbacke Diop who got substituted by Mirko Susak on the 89th minute, Denis Kolinger, Marko Pajac, Blaz Boskovic who got substituted by Domagoj Antolic on the 24th minute, Ivan Katic who got substituted by Mihael Zaper on the 74th minute, Mario Situm, Fabijan Krivak who got substituted by Silvio Gorican on the 89th minute, Dusan Vukovic and Aleks Stojakovic who got substituted by Jakov-Anton Vasilj on the 74th minute as starters, with Maroje Kostopec, Luka Savatovic, Luka Dajcer, Marin Leovac, Silvio Gorican, Noah Godec, Matija Subotic, Domagoj Antolic, Mirko Susak, Mihael Zaper and Jakov-Anton Vasilj on the bench.

NK Istra 1961's starting eleven were Franko Kolic, Marcel Heister, Dario Maresic, Ville Koski, Advan Kadusic who got substituted by Alejandro Jay on the 86th minute, Antonio Mauric who got substituted by Mohamed Nasraoui on the 68th minute, Josip Radosevic, Stjepan Loncar, Vinko Rozic who got substituted by Emil Frederiksen on the 78th minute, Smail Prevljak who got substituted by Israel Isaac Ayuma on the 68th minute and Salim Fago Lawal, with Jan Paus-Kunst, Alejandro Jay, Jovan Ivanisevic, Mohamed Nasraoui, Filip Taraba, Israel Isaac Ayuma, Danijel Djuric, Marin Zgomba, Logi Robertsson, Emil Frederiksen, Charles Adah Agada and Saydou Bangura on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 1.94 - 1.19
• Ball Possession: 48 - 52
• Big Scoring Chances: 3 - 1
• Total Attempts: 14 - 6
• Shots On Target: 3 - 2
• Blocked Shots: 3 - 1
• Shots in the Box: 12 - 4
• Shots from Outside the Box: 2 - 2
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 11 - 13
• Corners: 5 - 3
• Throw-Ins: 22 - 20
• Saves: 0 - 3
• Free Kicks: 13 - 11
• Offsides: 4 - 0
• Passes into Final Third: 94 - 92
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 63 - 60
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 24 - 13
• Tackles: 15 - 15
• Completed Tackles: 8 - 9
• Total Crosses: 22 - 11
• Successful Crosses: 7 - 2
• Interceptions: 5 - 8
• Clearances: 21 - 24

Referee showed the yellow card six times throughout the game. Antonio Mauric, Marcel Heister, Aleks Stojakovic, Cheikh Mbacke Diop, Marko Pajac and Mohamed Nasraoui were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since December 2024, the teams have clashed five times. NK Istra 1961 have won three times, while the other two matches ended in a draw. The most recent match between them was on August 9, 2025, in the HNL of Croatia, ending in a 2-2 draw. Lokomotiva Zagreb have scored five goals across these five encounters, while NK Istra 1961 have scored ten. So far, NK Istra 1961 have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against Lokomotiva Zagreb.

This season in HNL, Lokomotiva Zagreb have recorded four wins, four draws, and three losses in eleven matches, netting thirteen goals (1.18 per match) and conceding fourteen (1.27 per match). In HNL, NK Istra 1961 have played twelve matches, winning four, drawing four and losing four, scoring twelve goals, averaging 1.00 per match, while conceding sixteen, an average of 1.33 per match.

Recent Form

Lokomotiva Zagreb’s previous game resulted in a draw against Vukovar., while NK Istra 1961's most recent outing ended in a loss against Hajduk Split. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Lokomotiva Zagreb have claimed seven victories, suffered six defeats, and drawn seven times, while in their last twenty matches, NK Istra 1961 have recorded nine wins, six losses, and five draws.

Live Standings

As always, Croatia HNL's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Lokomotiva Zagreb hold 3rd place with sixteen points after eleven matches, while NK Istra 1961 are currently 5th in the table with sixteen points from twelve matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Lokomotiva Zagreb and NK Istra 1961 in real time. You can watch the goals by Aleks Stojakovic, Antonio Mauric and Israel Isaac Ayuma as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Lokomotiva Zagreb - NK Istra 1961 are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.