NK Varaždin and Lokomotiva played five matches last season

NK Varaždin and NK Lokomotiva played each other five times during the last SuperSport HNL season. According to statistical data published by TNT Sports, all those matches took place between September 2022 and August 2023. The NK Varaždin squad is currently preparing for an away match against HNK Gorica on Saturday, September 12, 2026, which you can follow on our fixtures page.

What were the match dates?

The first of the five encounters was played on September 11, 2022, in the 9th round of the league. After that, the teams met four times during the calendar year 2023. The second duel was on January 22, 2023 (Round 18), then April 2, 2023 (Round 27), May 26, 2023 (Round 36), and finally August 4, 2023 (Round 3). This last date marked the start of a new season for both clubs.

What does this mean for the rivalry?

This frequency of matches shows that NK Varaždin and Lokomotiva were very frequent opponents in a short period. For fans, it meant having the chance to see their team in action against the same club almost every two months. Such a schedule can create a special dynamic and intensify the sense of rivalry between the sides. The current NK Varaždin squad, viewable on the squad page, is likely very familiar with Lokomotiva's style of play.

How did both teams move in the standings?

During the period they met five times, both teams were part of the middle section of the SuperSport HNL table. TNT Sports data also records their individual matches against other opponents in the autumn of 2023. NK Varaždin played on September 3rd, 10th, 17th, 22nd, and 30th, and October 6th. Lokomotiva had fixtures on September 1st, 15th, and 23rd, and October 2nd and 8th. This density of fixtures is characteristic of the first half of the season.

What is the context for the next match?

While looking back at these past encounters, NK Varaždin is looking to the future. The next challenge is an away trip to Gorica on Saturday. It will be an important test for the team's current form. A look at the current standings provides a clearer picture of the position from which Varaždin enters that match. The five past clashes with Lokomotiva remain part of the statistics, but the focus is now on new challenges. NK Varaždin will play its next league match on September 12, 2026.