Dinamo Zagreb face a key city derby against Lokomotiva on Sunday, with pressure mounting after an unexpected defeat to Osijek. The manager stressed on Tuesday that an immediate reaction is needed to stay in the title hunt. GNK Dinamo Zagreb currently sit fourth in the HNL with 13 points, three behind leaders Hajduk Split.
Recent results show inconsistency. Following a win over Gorica and a draw with Istra, Dinamo lost to Viking in Europe and then to Osijek 4-2 last weekend. In that defeat, goals came from Miha Zajc and Smail Prevljak from the penalty spot. "We must be better defensively and show character," the manager said ahead of the upcoming fixture.
Dinamo have a chance to bounce back immediately on Sunday against NK Lokomotiva Zagreb. Lokomotiva are seventh in the table, and the last meeting between these two sides in May ended goalless.
Key striker Dario Beljo, the season's top scorer with seven goals, will be the main hope for breaking down Lokomotiva's defence. Dinamo's form in the last five matches reads two wins, one draw, and two losses. The match against Lokomotiva at Maksimir kicks off at 5 PM.
