Osijek vs Lokomotiva Zagreb tips and predictions

Closely contested HNL battle likely to be close

There's not much between Osijek and Lokomotiva Zagreb in the HNL. The hosts are in fourth place with 48 points, compared to their opponents who are in fifth place on 47 points.

Any outcome could happen here. The draw looks fair. You can expect this to be tight. A goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to get carried away with.

There have been some notable displays in defence by both sides. Creating something of a fortress at home, Osijek have conceded at an average of just 0.8 goals per game over their last 8 matches. Meanwhile Lokomotiva Zagreb have conceded only 1 goal in their last 3 away matches.

In previous matches in this head-to-head, 4 of the last 5 have ended in a draw.

The sportsbooks are predicting both sides to get in on the act as they can both be dangerous in attack. However, the odds-against for the BTTS No is slightly more attractive this time around.

Osijek have drawn 7 of their last 20 matches on their own soil and Lokomotiva Zagreb have drawn 7 of their last 19 matches. It's not the most exciting thing you'll read today and it feels like a match to keep at arm's length. Stalemate beckons after what looks set to be a close encounter.