Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen
UEFA Europa League
Dinamo Zagreb
NEC Nijmegen
October 22, 2026 at 17:45 · Stadion Maksimir
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Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen prediction and betting tip for this UEFA Europa League match, kicking off October 22, 2026 at 17:45 at Stadion Maksimir. Our tip: Double Chance: Home or Draw (1X), 90% confidence.
Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen Preview
Dinamo Zagreb host NEC Nijmegen in the UEFA Europa League (League Stage - 3) on Thursday 22 October 2026, kick-off 17:45 WAT at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb. Manfredas Lukjancukas is the referee.
Dinamo Zagreb are 14th in the table with 4 points from 2 games (1-1-0), while NEC Nijmegen sit 27th on 1 points. Only 3 points separate them. At home Dinamo Zagreb have won 1 of 1; NEC Nijmegen have won 0 of 1 on the road.
Dinamo Zagreb have one win and one draw in their last 2 league games (D-W), averaging 0.5 goals scored and 0.0 conceded. NEC Nijmegen have one draw and one defeat in their last 2 league games (L-D), averaging 0.5 goals scored and 3.0 conceded.
Dinamo Zagreb average 0.5 goals scored and 0.0 conceded per game this season, with 2 clean sheets and 1 game without scoring, usually in a 4-1-4-1. NEC Nijmegen average 0.5 goals scored and 3.0 conceded per game this season, with 0 clean sheets and 1 game without scoring, usually in a 3-4-2-1.
Dinamo Zagreb will be without R. Mudrazija (off the roster), I. Nevistic (off the roster), N. Nsoki (off the roster), A. Stojakovic (foot injury), P. Tabinas (off the roster) and F. Topic (off the roster). NEC Nijmegen will be without M. Bakker (off the roster), I. Hansen-Aaroen (off the roster), E. Mor (groin injury), B. Nuytinck (ankle injury), P. Sandler (injury), A. Tahaui (off the roster) and A. Thomas (suspended), and D. Tadic (calf injury) is doubtful.
Bookmakers make Dinamo Zagreb the favourites: Dinamo Zagreb 1.62, draw 4.20, NEC Nijmegen 5.00 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.57 and under at 2.38. Both teams to score: yes 1.62, no 2.20.
Our prediction: Dinamo Zagreb or draw (1X). The model gives Dinamo Zagreb or a draw a 90% chance, Dinamo Zagreb sit 14th, 13 places above NEC Nijmegen and bookmakers make Dinamo Zagreb favourites at 1.62.
Team news
- Out R. Mudrazija Off the roster
- Out I. Nevistic Off the roster
- Out N. Nsoki Off the roster
- Out A. Stojakovic Foot Injury
- Out P. Tabinas Off the roster
- Out F. Topic Off the roster
- Out M. Bakker Off the roster
- Out I. Hansen-Aaroen Off the roster
- Out E. Mor Groin Injury
- Out B. Nuytinck Ankle Injury
- Out P. Sandler Injury
- Out A. Tahaui Off the roster
- Out A. Thomas Suspended
- Doubtful D. Tadic Calf Injury
UEFA Europa League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Dinamo Zagreb | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 27 | NEC Nijmegen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -5 | 1 |
Season stats
| Dinamo Zagreb | NEC Nijmegen | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 2 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 1 / 1 / 0 | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 1 (0.5) | 1 (0.5) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 0 (0.0) | 6 (3.0) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 1.0 / 0.0 | 1.0 / 0.0 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 1 |
| Longest winning run | 0 | 0 |
| Biggest win | 1-0 | — |
| Usual formation | 4-1-4-1 | 3-4-2-1 |
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 22 Oct 2026, 02:32. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Dinamo Zagreb or draw (1X) — The model gives Dinamo Zagreb or a draw a 90% chance, Dinamo Zagreb sit 14th, 13 places above NEC Nijmegen and bookmakers make Dinamo Zagreb favourites at 1.62.
Form (last 5)
Dinamo Zagreb
DW
0.5 scored · 0.0 conceded per game
NEC Nijmegen
LD
0.5 scored · 3.0 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
These teams have not met recently.
Statistics: API-Football · updated 22 Oct 2026, 02:31. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).
