NK Lokomotiva Zagreb claimed an impressive 3-1 home victory over NK Osijek in the Croatian Football League on February 22, 2026. The win at the Stadion Kranjčevićeva was a statement performance from Lokomotiva, who outperformed one of the league's traditional powers. Lokomotiva started at a high tempo and took an early lead, but Osijek responded to level the score before halftime. The second half belonged entirely to the home side, as they raised their intensity and scored two more goals to secure a convincing victory. This match result was a significant upset, demonstrating Lokomotiva Zagreb's potential to challenge the established order in Croatian football on their day.