Varaždin vs Lokomotiva Zagreb
Varaždin
Lokomotiva Zagreb
Varaždin 1–1 Lokomotiva Zagreb
Varaždin and Lokomotiva Zagreb shared the points in a 1-1 draw in the Croatian 1. HNL, a result that the underlying signals suggested was a genuine possibility, even if the betting market slightly underestimated the case for a low-scoring affair.
Both sides settled for a point each in an evenly contested match.
A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.
The result has implications at both ends of the Lokomotiva Zagreb end of the standings.
Varaždin 1-1 Lokomotiva Zagreb: A Draw That Tells Us More About the League Than the Match
Varaždin and Lokomotiva Zagreb shared the points in a 1-1 draw in the Croatian 1. HNL, a result that the underlying signals suggested was a genuine possibility, even if the betting market slightly underestimated the case for a low-scoring affair.
Read full report →- 6'assist: Iuri Tavares
- 29'off: Marko Vesovic
- 42'Foul
- 46'off: Tomislav Duvnjak
- 46'off: Mirko Susak
- 50'assist: Dušan Vuković
- 61'off: Mario Marina
- 61'off: Aleksa Latkovic
- 65'off: Ibrahim Sabra
- 69'off: Luka Mamic
- 75'Foul
- 77'Foul
- 79'Foul
- 81'Argument
- 88'Argument
- 89'off: Matej Vuk
- 90+2'off: Dušan Vuković
How the result affects the Croatian 1. HNL standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Hajduk Split | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Slaven Koprivnica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Rijeka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |  Istra 1961 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Lokomotiva Zagreb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |  HNK Gorica | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 32 |
| 8 | Varaždin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What was the final score of Varaždin vs Lokomotiva Zagreb?
The match finished 1-1 to neither side - it ended in a draw.
When did Varaždin vs Lokomotiva Zagreb take place?
The match took place on Saturday, 9 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Varaždin drew 1-1 with Lokomotiva Zagreb in the Croatian 1. HNL. Our model favored a Varaždin win at 42 percent probability, which did not materialize. The draw aligned with Lokomotiva's recent form; they had won once and drawn four of their last five matches. Both sides found the net, consistent with Varaždin's 80 percent both-teams-to-score rate over their previous five outings. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result leaves Varaždin fourth and Lokomotiva Zagreb fifth, separated by goal difference rather than points. Varaždin's form remains volatile; our model suggests their defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent finishing will continue to hinder title contention. Lokomotiva's steady defensive approach and unbeaten run position them as potential challengers, though their drawing tendency limits upward momentum in the standings.
Varaždin v Lokomotiva Zagreb · Croatian 1. HNL · 09/05/2026, 17:45:00