Istra 1961 and Lokomotiv Zagreb meet at Stadion Aldo Drosina, in a match for the 31st round of the 1. HNL. Lokomotiv Zagreb won by (0‑2) the last time they met in this edition of the league, on 27‑10‑2019. The head-to-head record at this stadium is favorable to the away team, which in the last 9 matches has won 4, tied 2 and lost 3. Indeed, the last time these two teams met at this stadium was on 27‑10‑2019 , in a match for the 1. HNL that ended with the victory of Lokomotiv Zagreb by (0‑2). The goals of the match for Lokomotiv Zagreb were scored by M. Tolić (85 ‘) and I. Tuci (90’). Pay attention to the home factor, since the Istra 1961 usually conquers different results at home and abroad.
Istra 1961 :
After 5 wins, 7 draws and 18 losses, the home team is currently in 9th position, with 22 points won. In their last match, they lost in an away match against Varaždin by (3‑0), after in the previous match having won by (2‑0) at home, in a match against Inter Zaprešić. This is a stronger team with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games they have registered 3 draws and 12 losses as a visitor; against 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in his stadium. For the championship, the Istra 1961 conquered 12 points in 30 possible, after 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats in the last 10 matches played in their stadium. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 30 games in this competition, he never got the comeback in the 19 games in which he suffered the first goal. In the last 15 home matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 6 of their 17 goals between minutes (0’‑ 15 ‘).
The Croatian championship is gradually coming to an end and the situation experienced by Istra remains difficult. The team is in the relegation playoff zone and fails to evolve. As few games are missing, it is necessary to find an exit to obtain good results. He knows that this match is going to be very difficult, but to have the opportunity to remain in the elite he needs to win. Therefore, you will have to do everything possible to add the three points, because only that interests you.
Lokomotiv Zagreb :
The visiting team is currently in 2nd place, with 53 points won, after 16 wins, 5 draws and 9 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match against Rijeka, by (2‑2). In the last match, they won at home against Hajduk Split by (3‑2). This is a team that presents similar results at home and away, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses as a visitor; against 11 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in his stadium. In their last 10 away matches for the championship, Lokomotiv Zagreb has recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses, so they have won 14 points in 30 possible. His offense has scored consistently, as he has scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 30 games in this competition, he only got 3 comebacks in the 14 games in which he suffered the first goal.
Lokomotiva knows that the title has already been defined, but it still cannot accommodate in the championship. Since he wants to play in the Champions League, he will have to maintain consistency in this final phase. You need to score points at home and also away from your stadium, because later that can make a difference. So, you want to take advantage of being better in the competition to achieve a positive result. Since he has a bit of favoritism, he must prevail in search of victory.
PREDICTION: Lok. Zagreb to win @ 1,70
