Lokomotiva Zagreb vs NK Istra 1961 Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Lokomotiva Zagreb faced NK Istra 1961 in the HNL of Croatia on October 25. At full-time, NK Istra 1961 sealed a 1-2 victory over Lokomotiva Zagreb.

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

A sense of anticipation builds as the upcoming match sees Lokomotiva Zagreb and NK Istra 1961 are set to clash again, an hour after their previous HNL face-off which NK Istra 1961 won 1-2. Lokomotiva Zagreb head into this encounter off the back of a defeat to NK Istra 1961 last Saturday, hoping to recover their form. Tightening up at the back might be their best chance to shift momentum, especially given the fact their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last four matches.

After their recent win against Lokomotiva Zagreb, NK Istra 1961, on the other hand, approach this match with renewed confidence.

Lokomotiva Zagreb and NK Istra 1961 meet in HNL with their goal-scorers and playmakers ready to take on pivotal roles. Lokomotiva Zagreb’s offensive unit, carefully orchestrated by Nikica Jelavic, 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. Dusan Vukovic, Domagoj Antolic and Jakov-Anton Vasilj have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.

Meanwhile, NK Istra 1961’s offensive unit, under the tactical direction of 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. Loncar leads NK Istra 1961’s scoring charts in HNL this season with three goals, while also leading the team in assists, having set up two goals this campaign. Supporting them are Saydou Bangura, Advan Kadusic and Antonio Mauric, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to NK Istra 1961’s attack.

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Live Streaming

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AI Prediction

Our own AI model makes a pre-game prediction for Lokomotiva Zagreb–NK Istra 1961, and then continues to track the action live, updating its forecast every minute as the game unfolds. 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

The teams have met six times since December 2024. NK Istra 1961 have won four times, while the other two matches ended in a draw. Their latest meeting occurred on October 25, 2025, during the HNL of Croatia, with NK Istra 1961 winning 1-2. Lokomotiva Zagreb have scored six goals across these six encounters, while NK Istra 1961 have scored twelve. So, overall, NK Istra 1961 have the edge in head-to-head matches against Lokomotiva Zagreb in their recent history.

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 eleven matches, winning four, drawing three and losing four, scoring eleven goals at an average of 1.00 per match and conceding fifteen at a rate of 1.36 per match.

Recent Form

Lokomotiva Zagreb’s previous game resulted in a loss against NK Istra 1961., while NK Istra 1961's most recent outing ended in a win against Lokomotiva Zagreb. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Lokomotiva Zagreb have claimed seven victories, suffered six defeats, and drawn seven times, while NK Istra 1961 have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing five.

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 occupy 6th spot with fifteen points in eleven 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.