In this 23rd week match, on Sat Feb 12th, Istra 1961 and Lokomotiva Zagreb will play a match in Zagreb in a clash of the 1. HNL. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only 4 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. 6th placed Lokomotiva Zagreb is fresh off their 2-3 loss against Rijeka. Robert Murić struck first for Rijeka in the 25th minute, then Robert Murić added another in the 39th minute. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Istra 1961 recorded a 1-2 loss against Dinamo Zagreb. F. Cáseres struck first for Dinamo Zagreb on an own goal in the 30th minute, then Robert Mišković tied it up for Istra 1961 in the 2nd minute of the first half’s stoppage time on a feed from Luka Hujber. Istra 1961 looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 7 of their last 10.
Lokomotiva Zagreb and Istra 1961 last played eachother at the Stadion Aldo Drosina on Nov 1st. Istra 1961 was victorious by a score of 2 to 1. Hassane Bandé scored the first goal for Istra 1961 in the 8th minute from the penalty spot, but Marko Dabro got the equalizer for Lokomotiva Zagreb in the 15th minute from the penalty spot.
Istra 1961 is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Lisica and Hassane Bandé each only have 1 goal in their last 5. Marko Dabro has been the most effective weapon for Lokomotiva Zagreb lately. The Croatian attacker has netted 3 goals in his last five matches.