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Expected score: Gorenje 30-28 Loka
Gorenje hosts Loka in the 1. NLB Liga on 13 November 2026, a mid-table clash between two sides struggling for consistency in the Slovenian top flight. Gorenje sits seventh with 9 points from 10 matches, while Loka occupies sixth with 13 points. Both teams arrive in uncertain form, having won just once in their last five outings. The hosts will look to exploit home advantage, but Loka's superior league position and recent defensive solidity present a genuine threat.
Team form
Gorenje
Gorenje's recent record reads 1W-1D-3L across their last five matches. They scored 142 goals and conceded 147 over this stretch—28.4 and 29.4 per game respectively. The pattern is troubling: two consecutive defeats to Trimo Trebnje and Skofljica in early October sandwiched a win over Ivancna Gorica, before that was preceded by a narrow away victory against Celje. Most recently they lost at home to Trimo Trebnje 25-33, a heavy defeat that exposed defensive frailties. When form is this mixed, backing the home side requires caution.
Loka
Loka's last five matches show 2W-1D-2L, a marginally better record than their hosts. They scored 144 goals and conceded 152—28.8 and 30.4 per game. Their most recent outing was a home win over Slovan (30-26), suggesting some momentum, though they were soundly beaten by Celje 27-38 three weeks prior. Loka have won their last two at home but lost away to Trimo Trebnje. Their defensive record over five games is only slightly worse than Gorenje's, and they have demonstrated the ability to score consistently.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head record exists between these sides in the available data.
Key factors
Both teams concede roughly 29-30 goals per game over their recent five-match samples—a concerning statistic that suggests defensive vulnerabilities are mutual. Gorenje's home record is the only tangible advantage they hold; Loka's superior league position reflects their slightly more reliable performances across the season. The away side's win over Slovan and their victory against Ivancna Gorica show they can perform under pressure. Gorenje's recent heavy defeat at home raises questions about their ability to contain a competent attacking unit. Neither side has shown the defensive discipline required to dominate this fixture.
Prediction
Gorenje are favoured as the home team, with their marginal edge in recent scoring (28.4 versus 28.8 goals per game) and the traditional advantage of playing at home. However, Loka's superior league standing and their recent uptick in form—particularly the win over Slovan—mean this is not a clear-cut proposition. Both teams have leaked goals freely, and a tight, competitive match is the most likely outcome. The model suggests a narrow home victory, but the margin is slim and the draw remains a live possibility given both sides' inconsistency.
Gorenje are the favourite, but only marginally. Loka arrive as a capable opponent with recent momentum and a better league position. Bettors should approach this cautiously: the hosts' recent defensive lapses and inconsistent form mean backing them requires conviction. A low-scoring or closely contested result seems probable given both teams' defensive struggles. The fixture carries genuine uncertainty—this is not a match to bet with confidence either way.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 17 | |
| 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | |
| 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 | |
| 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 14 | |
| 5 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 14 | |
| 6 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 13 | |
| 7 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 9 | |
| 8 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 7 | |
| 9 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 5 | |
| 10 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 5 | |
| 11 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 4 | |
| 12 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
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