NK Istra 1961 and NK Lokomotiva Zagreb drew 1-1 in the Croatian Football League on January 31, 2026. The points were shared at the Stadion Aldo Drosina in a match where both teams had periods of dominance. Istra took the lead midway through the first half with a clinical finish, but Lokomotiva responded with sustained pressure after the break and found a deserved equalizer. Both sides had chances to win the game in a frantic finale, but neither could find a second goal. The match result is a fair reflection of the balance of play and leaves both teams in similar positions in the mid-table region of the league standings as the season continues.