Match events
- Yellow card: Dion Drena BeljoFoul23'
- 25'Goal: Clement BischoffAssist: Noe Lebreton
- Goal: Dion Drena BeljoAssist: Matteo Perez Vinlöf33'
- VAR: Luka IvanušecGoal cancelledVAR36'
- Goal: Dion Drena Beljo37'
- 44'Yellow card: Noe LebretonFoul
- 45'Goal: Bryan LinssenAssist: Clement Bischoff
HT 2-2
- 54'Goal: Bryan LinssenAssist: Darko Nejašmić
- Substitution: Iker Almena HorcajoOff: Dani Rodríguez59'
- Substitution: Arber HoxhaOff: Mislav Oršić67'
- Substitution: Niko GalesicOff: Moris Valincic67'
- 76'Substitution: Dennis GeigerOff: Jamiro Monteiro
- Substitution: Matteo Perez VinlöfOff: Bruno Goda76'
- Substitution: Luka IvanušecOff: Lukas Kacavenda76'
- 80'Goal: Tjaronn Chery
- 81'Substitution: Kevin KersOff: Deveron Fonville
- 81'Substitution: Perr SchuursOff: Gabriel·Bras
- 90'Substitution: Tjaronn CheryOff: Willum Thor Willumsson
- 90'Substitution: Bryan LinssenOff: Kaj Sierhuis
- 90+2'Yellow card: Clement BischoffFoul
Our verdict
Dinamo Zagreb to win
Bet365 1.62
✗ This tip lost · final score 2-4
Win probability
Match statistics
- 58%Possession42%
- 2.62Expected goals (xG)1.25
- 16Total shots15
- 10Shots on target5
- 4Shots off target5
- 2Blocked shots5
- 12Shots inside the box10
- 5Corners2
- 1Offsides2
- 11Fouls18
- 1Yellow cards2
- 0Red cards0
- 1Goalkeeper saves7
- 515Passes360
- 437Accurate passes284
Line-ups
Dinamo Zagreb
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 24D. KotarskiG
- 15N. GalešićD
- 36Sergi DomínguezD
- 26S. McKennaD
- 22Olof Matteo Perez VinlöfD
- 27J. MišićM
- 23Iker AlmenaM
- 10L. StojkovićM
- 17L. IvanušecM
- 11A. HoxhaM
- 9D. BeljoF
Substitutes
- 6S. RadeljićD
- 3B. GodaD
- 7Dani RodríguezF
- 25M. ValinčićD
- 80L. KačavendaM
- 14S. PrevljakF
- 99M. OršićF
- 1D. ZagoracG
- 21M. LisicaF
- 8M. ZajcM
- 5K. KravtsovM
- 44I. FilipovićG
Coach: Mario Kovacevic
NEC Nijmegen
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1G. CrettazG
- 4P. SchuursD
- 22A. KaplanD
- 24Deveron FonvilleD
- 21T. StormM
- 6D. NejašmićM
- 18D. GeigerM
- 99Clement BischoffM
- 9T. CheryM
- 20N. LebretonM
- 30B. LinssenF
Substitutes
- 11W. WillumssonM
- 14K. SierhuisF
- 12N. PolsterG
- 34Kevin KersF
- 66Almugera Raouf Mohammed KabarD
- 38Joep GenesteG
- 73Gabriel BrásD
- 35Jamiro MonteiroM
Coach: Dick Schreuder
Betting markets
Expected goals 2.05 – 1.12Half time / full time result. 1 = Dinamo Zagreb, X = draw, 2 = NEC Nijmegen.
Asian handicap applied to Dinamo Zagreb.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstEuropa League table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benfica | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 | WWW |
| 3 | Bournemouth | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 | WWW |
| 4 | Ferencvarosi TC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 | WWW |
| 5 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 9 | WWW |
| 6 | Union St. Gilloise | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 | WDW |
| 7 | Juventus | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 | DWW |
| 8 | Beşiktaş | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 | DWW |
| 9 | Sunderland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 | DWW |
| 10 | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 | WWL |
| 11 | Omonia Nicosia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 | LWW |
| 12 | Lyon | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 | LWW |
| 13 | Rennes | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 | DWD |
| 14 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 | WDL |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 | DLW |
| 16 | Sparta Praha | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 4 | LDW |
| 17 | Levski Sofia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | WDL |
| 18 | Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | LWD |
| 19 | Sturm Graz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | WLD |
| 20 | NEC Nijmegen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 | WDL |
| 21 | Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 | DLW |
| 22 | Anderlecht | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 3 | WLL |
| 23 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | WLL |
| 24 | AC Milan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 | LWL |
| 25 | Celta Vigo | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 | WLL |
| 26 | OFI | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 | LLW |
| 27 | Jagiellonia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 | LWL |
| 28 | Torreense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 | LLW |
| 29 | Celje | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 | DLL |
| 30 | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 | LLD |
| 31 | Lillestrom | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 1 | LDL |
| 32 | Lech Poznan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 | DLL |
| 33 | Plzen | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | LLL |
| 34 | Marseille | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | LLL |
| 35 | Celtic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 | LLL |
| 36 | Ararat-Armenia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 | LLL |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| 5 | 11 | 3 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Dinamo Zagreb | NEC Nijmegen |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 2 |
| Wins | 2 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 2 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 3 | 1.5 |
| Goals against (avg) | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 2 | 0 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 2 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 1/2 | 2/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Over 3.5 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| BTTS – yes | 1/2 | 2/2 |
Match preview
Dinamo Zagreb host NEC Nijmegen in the Europa League (League Stage - 3) at Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb, with kick-off on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 17:45 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Dinamo Zagreb favourites, giving Dinamo Zagreb a 58% chance of winning, 22% for the draw and 20% for NEC Nijmegen. Our tip is: Dinamo Zagreb to win.
Dinamo Zagreb have taken 6 points from their last 2 games (2W 0D 0L). NEC Nijmegen have taken 2 points from their last 2 games (0W 2D 0L).
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 61% chance of over 2.5 and a 59% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- Europe Europa League
- Date
- Thursday, 22 October 2026, 17:45 WAT
- Venue
- Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
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Quick answers
When is Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen?
Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen kicks off on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 17:45 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen in?
The match is in the Europe Europa League.
Where are Dinamo Zagreb and NEC Nijmegen in the table?
Dinamo Zagreb are 18th and NEC Nijmegen are 20th in the Europa League.
Who will win Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen?
Our prediction is Dinamo Zagreb to win. Win probabilities: Dinamo Zagreb 58%, draw 22%, NEC Nijmegen 20%.
Will both teams score in Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen?
We estimate a 59% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen?
We estimate a 61% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

