Istra 1961 vs Lokomotiva Zagreb
Who won Istra 1961 vs Lokomotiva Zagreb?
Istra 1961 2 Lokomotiva Zagreb 3, full time in Croatian 1. HNL. Our model's pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals, which did not land. Before this meeting the sides had met 2 times in the fixtures we hold, with Istra 1961 winning 0, Lokomotiva Zagreb winning 2 and 0 drawn.
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Istra 1961 2–3 Lokomotiva Zagreb
Lokomotiva Zagreb took all three points in a five-goal opener at Istra 1961, winning 3-2 despite facing 23 shots and being thoroughly outplayed in territory. A clinical finishing display away from home, capped by a 90th-minute winner, told the real story.
Our pick
Istra 1961 to win
Result
2:3IST v LOK
Lokomotiva Zagreb won 3-2 away at Istra 1961.
5 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.
Lokomotiva Zagreb Win 3-2 at Istra Despite Being Outshot 23-10
Lokomotiva Zagreb took all three points in a five-goal opener at Istra 1961, winning 3-2 despite facing 23 shots and being thoroughly outplayed in territory. A clinical finishing display away from home, capped by a 90th-minute winner, told the real story.
Read full report →- 30'assist: Nik Skafar Zuzic
Emil Frederiksen - 32'Offside
Nik Skafar Zuzic - 42'Field GoalDušan Vuković
- 46'off: Marcel LorberNoa Godec
- 49'Foul
Marko Pajac - 58'Field GoalEmil Frederiksen
- 61'off: Jakov-Anton VasiljLeon Belcar
- 63'off: R. Hrvatin
Advan Kadusic - 71'
Mate Antunovic - 77'off: Nik Skafar ZuzicDukan Ahmeti
- 77'off: Gustavo Albarracín
Antonio Mauric - 79'FoulNoa Godec
- 85'Silvio Gorican
- 87'off: Dušan VukovićTeodor Kralevski
- 87'off: Mirko SusakDominik Thaqi
- 90+4'Unsportsmanlike conductMate Antunovic
- 90+4'Unsportsmanlike conductIvan Katic
- 90+2'assist: Marko PajacIvan Katic
+2 more events without full detail from the data feed.
How the result affects the Croatian 1. HNL standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 | Osijek | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 3 | Varaždin | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 4 | Hajduk Split | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 5 | Rijeka | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | Lokomotiva Zagreb | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | Istra 1961 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | Slaven Koprivnica | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
What was the final score of Istra 1961 vs Lokomotiva Zagreb?
The match finished 2-3 to Lokomotiva Zagreb.
Who won Istra 1961 vs Lokomotiva Zagreb?
Lokomotiva Zagreb won the match 3-2.
When did Istra 1961 vs Lokomotiva Zagreb take place?
The match took place on Saturday, 1 August 2026.
📊 Match recap and data context
Lokomotiva Zagreb won 3-2 at Istra 1961 in the Croatian 1. HNL. Our model backed Istra at 37 percent, a miss. Lokomotiva extended their unbeaten run to five matches; Istra, winless in four of their last five, conceded three despite scoring twice. The visitor's recent form proved decisive on the day. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result handed Lokomotiva Zagreb three points and reinforced their position in the top three. Istra 1961 remained winless in four matches, deepening their mid-table struggles at 6th. Our model tracked Lokomotiva's resilience through a run of draws before this victory; their ability to convert chances separated them from a Istra side that has alternated between rare wins and frequent defeats this season.
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