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NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rudes: prediction and stats

HNLRegular Season - 13Kick-off on November 7, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb

NK Lokomotiva ZagrebRudes

The Footlab model makes NK Lokomotiva Zagreb the favourite at 53%, against 26% for a draw and 21% for Rudes. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rudes?

A very open match: only 98 Elo points separate NK Lokomotiva Zagreb (1,890) and Rudes (1,792).

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb win53 %
Draw26 %
Rudes win21 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, NK Lokomotiva Zagreb have 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 defeats; Rudes have 6, 3 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Rudes(away)1-4HNL
Aug 15, 2026NK Osijek(away)0-1HNL
Aug 8, 2026HNK Gorica(home)3-1HNL
Aug 1, 2026Istra 1961(away)3-2HNL
Jul 25, 2026Sturm Graz II(home)4-0Friendlies Clubs
Rudes
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026NK Lokomotiva Zagreb(home)4-1HNL
Aug 14, 2026Dinamo Zagreb(away)0-4HNL
Aug 8, 2026NK Osijek(home)1-6HNL
Aug 2, 2026HNK Rijeka(away)1-2HNL
Jul 26, 2026Göztepe(away)1-1Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Rudes win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Rudes 4-1 NK Lokomotiva ZagrebHNL
May 18, 2024Rudes 3-3 NK Lokomotiva ZagrebHNL
Mar 9, 2024NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 3-0 RudesHNL
Dec 3, 2023Rudes 0-0 NK Lokomotiva ZagrebHNL
Sep 15, 2023NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1-0 RudesHNL
Apr 20, 2019Rudes 1-2 NK Lokomotiva ZagrebHNL

Last archived meeting: Rudes vs NK Lokomotiva Zagreb on Aug 21, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb score 1.3 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Rudes score 1.8 and concede 2.0. The model gives a 49% probability of over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb1.31.067/156/15
Rudes1.82.0310/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb sit 6th in HNL (6 points from 4 matches) and Rudes sit 9th (3 points from 4 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
6NK Lokomotiva Zagreb4202786
9Rudes41036133

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rudes?
The Footlab model makes NK Lokomotiva Zagreb the favourite at 53%, against 26% for a draw and 21% for Rudes.
Where and when is NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rudes played?
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Rudes is played on November 7, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion Maksimir, in the HNL.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 49% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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