UEFA Europa League · Matchday 3

Dinamo Zagreb v NEC Nijmegen

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:45:00 UTCStadion MaksimirMatchday 3

Pre-game analysis— full article

Dinamo Zagreb Heavily Favored to Extend Unbeaten Home Run Against Winless NEC Nijmegen

The Croatian champions aim to solidify their Europa League playoff position at Stadion Maksimir against a Dutch side still searching for its first continental victory.

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Pre-match win probability — Pulse estimate

Dinamo Zagreb 39%Draw 34%NEC Nijmegen 27%

Pulse model at kickoff, scaled by each side's scoring rate in this competition's own table. An estimate, not a betting market.

Match stats

Dinamo ZagrebNEC Nijmegen
51Possession49
1.51Expected goals (xG)0.72
7Shots6
5Shots on target2
0Shots off target3
2Blocked shots1
5Shots inside box4
2Shots outside box2
3Corners0
1Offsides1
6Fouls7
1Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
0Saves2
214Passes203
169Accurate passes164

Match events

  • 23′Dion Beljo
  • 25′Clement Bischoff (assist Noé Lebreton)
  • 33′Dion Beljo (assist Olof Perez Vinlöf)
  • 36′Luka Ivanušec · VAR
  • 37′Dion Beljo
  • 43′Noé Lebreton
  • 45′Bryan Linssen (assist Clement Bischoff)
  • 54′Bryan Linssen (assist Darko Nejašmić)
  • 59′Iker Almena → Dani Rodríguez
  • 67′Arbër Hoxha → Mislav Oršić
  • 67′Niko Galešić → Moris Valinčić
  • 76′Dennis Geiger ← Jamiro Monteiro
  • 76′Olof Perez Vinlöf → Bruno Goda
  • 76′Luka Ivanušec → Lukas Kačavenda
  • 80′Tjaronn Chery
  • 81′Deveron Fonville
  • 81′Perr Schuurs ← Gabriel Costa Brás
  • 90′Tjaronn Chery ← Willum Willumsson
  • 90′Bryan Linssen ← Kaj Sierhuis
  • 90′Clement Bischoff

Dinamo Zagreb · NEC Nijmegen

Dinamo ZagrebTale of the tapeNEC Nijmegen
1 ptsTable0 pts
+0Goal difference-5
WDLLWFormDL
39%Win chance27%

Head to head

First meeting

Dinamo Zagreb and NEC Nijmegen have not met in the seasons we hold. Seasons searched: 2025-2026, 2026-2027.

Recent form — Last five, before this fixture

Dinamo Zagreb

WDLLW
  • vsAnderlecht1-0
  • @Hapoel Be'er Sheva0-0
  • vsGenk1-3
  • @FC Midtjylland0-2
  • vsFCSB4-1

NEC Nijmegen

DL
  • vsLevski Sofia1-1
  • @Juventus0-5

Where they stand — In a 36-team table

TeamPWDLGDPts
Dinamo Zagreb1010+01
NEC Nijmegen1001-50