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Expected score: Gorenje 30-28 Loka
Gorenje host Loka in the 1. NLB Liga on 13 November in a mid-table clash between two sides with contrasting recent form. Gorenje sit seventh with 9 points from 10 games, while Loka occupy sixth place with 13 points. Both teams have shown inconsistency, but Loka's superior league position reflects a slightly steadier run of results.
Team form
Gorenje
Gorenje have won just 2 of their last 5 matches. They beat Ivancna Gorica 31-25 and Celje 29-28, but losses to Trimo Trebnje (25-33), Skofljica (30-31) and Slovenj Gradec (27-30) show they struggle to maintain consistency. Over this five-game stretch they averaged 28.4 goals for and 29.4 against — a narrow deficit that reflects a side caught between competence and vulnerability. The home fixture should offer some advantage, but recent results suggest they cannot rely on it.
Loka
Loka have won 3 of 5, including a strong 35-32 victory over Skofljica and a narrow 26-25 win at Ivancna Gorica. However, they lost 26-31 to Trimo Trebnje and suffered a heavy 27-38 defeat to Celje, indicating they too lack a reliable defensive platform. Their five-game average of 28.8 goals for and 30.4 against mirrors Gorenje's struggles — both sides are leaking goals at similar rates. Loka's extra wins reflect marginal differences in execution rather than a clear tactical edge.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head record exists between these teams in the available data.
Key factors
Both sides average around 28-29 goals per game and concede roughly 29-30. The match will likely turn on which team manages its defence more effectively in the middle of the pitch and on transition. Gorenje's home advantage is real but modest given their recent form. Loka's three wins in five suggest slightly better form, but their loss to Celje and defensive lapses against Skofljica show they are not a side to fear. Possession and discipline will matter more than individual quality here.
Prediction
Gorenje are the favourite at home, though the margin is narrow. They average similar offensive output to Loka and have the benefit of playing in front of their own crowd. Loka's slightly better league position and recent record offer some counterweight, but Gorenje's home status tips the balance. Both teams' defensive vulnerabilities suggest a fairly open game with goals at both ends. The expected balance points to a close scoreline.
Gorenje are favoured to win, but this is a tight contest between two mid-table sides with similar strengths and weaknesses. Expect a competitive match decided by small margins rather than a dominant performance. A draw remains possible given both teams' inconsistency, but the hosts should edge it.
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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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