League-position context
HNK Rijeka rank2nd
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb rank8th
HNK Rijeka points65
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb points39
HNK Rijeka: #2 ยท 65 pts ยท GD +28
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 28 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb: #8 ยท 39 pts ยท GD -9
26 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts from safety.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.