Dinamo Zagreb v NEC Nijmegen match analysis
This analysis was locked at kick-off on Thu 22 Oct 2026 and has not been changed since.
Pre-match analysis · as published
Written before kick-off
Dinamo Zagreb are clear favourites. Dinamo's form shows one win in their last five matches, while NEC have not won in their last five. Both teams have multiple players ruled out.
How the match could end · bookmaker odds before kick-off
- 68%Dinamo Zagreb win
- 19%Draw
- 13%NEC Nijmegen win
Bookmaker odds, margin removed · prices at Thu 22 Oct 2026 · 13:21 BST
Goals · bookmaker odds, margin removed
- Over 2.5 goals62%
- Under 2.5 goals38%
- Both teams score: yes58%
- Both teams score: no42%
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Form · newest first
Dinamo ZagrebLast 5: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 defeat
NEC NijmegenLast 5: no wins, 4 draws, 1 defeat
Past results
From stored results before kick-off. Each figure shows how many games it covers.
In Europe this season
Dinamo Zagreb
8 games: 3 won, 4 drawn, 1 lost (90 minutes)
xG 2.11 for, 1.10 against, in 1 game with xG
- Wonv AnderlechtUEFA Europa League15 Oct 20261–0xG 2.11–1.10
- Drawnat Hapoel Beer ShevaUEFA Europa League16 Sep 20260–0
- Lostat VikingUEFA Champions League26 Aug 20261–3
- Drawnv VikingUEFA Champions League18 Aug 20262–2
- Wonat Kauno ŽalgirisUEFA Champions League11 Aug 20262–1
- Wonv Kauno ŽalgirisUEFA Champions League4 Aug 20265–0
- Drawnv FC ThunUEFA Champions League28 Jul 20262–2
- Drawnat FC ThunUEFA Champions League21 Jul 20261–1
NEC Nijmegen
6 games: 0 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost (90 minutes)
xG 2.06 for, 1.39 against, in 1 game with xG
- Drawnv Levski SofiaUEFA Europa League15 Oct 20261–1xG 2.06–1.39
- Lostat JuventusUEFA Europa League17 Sep 20260–5
- Lostat Bodo/GlimtUEFA Champions League25 Aug 20260–3
- Lostv Bodo/GlimtUEFA Champions League19 Aug 20261–3
- Drawnv Olympiakos PiraeusUEFA Champions League11 Aug 20261–1
- Drawnat Olympiakos PiraeusUEFA Champions League4 Aug 20260–0
Home and away
League figures are against each club's own league opponents, so they do not compare across leagues.
Dinamo ZagrebDinamo Zagreb at home
Last 5: 2 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
- WonAnderlecht15 Oct 20261–0
- DrawnVikingUEFA Champions League18 Aug 20262–2
- WonKauno ŽalgirisUEFA Champions League4 Aug 20265–0
- DrawnFC ThunUEFA Champions League28 Jul 20262–2 AET 3–2
- LostGenk19 Feb 20261–3
NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen away
Last 5: 1 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
- DrawnAjaxEredivisie10 Oct 20261–1
- LostJuventus17 Sep 20260–5
- LostCambuurEredivisie12 Sep 20260–3
- WonPEC ZwolleEredivisie29 Aug 20263–1
- LostBodo/GlimtUEFA Champions League25 Aug 20260–3
NEC Nijmegen: away games in Eredivisie
Last 10 league games, 90-minute score
- Goals
- 17 scored, 13 conceded in 10
- Both teams scored
- 8 of 10
- Over 2.5 goals
- 5 of 10
- Clean sheets
- 1 of 10
Rest and schedule
Days since each team's last match and until its next one, in the competitions Ledger tracks. Friendlies are left out.
Dinamo Zagreb- Last match
- 4 days before18 Oct 2026 · v NK Slaven Belupo · HNL
- Next match
- 5 days after27 Oct 2026 · v HNK Rijeka · HNL
NEC Nijmegen- Last match
- 4 days before18 Oct 2026 · v Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
- Next match
- 3 days after25 Oct 2026 · v Groningen · Eredivisie
Injuries and suspensions
- Ruled out
- R. Mudrazija (Off the roster) · I. Nevistic (Off the roster) · N. Nsoki (Off the roster) · A. Stojakovic (Foot Injury) · P. Tabinas (Off the roster) · F. Topic (Off the roster)
- Ruled out
- M. Bakker (Off the roster) · I. Hansen-Aaroen (Off the roster) · E. Mor (Groin Injury) · Y. Moslih (Inactive) · B. Nuytinck (Ankle Injury) · P. Sandler (Injury) · D. Tadic (Calf Injury) · A. Tahaui (Off the roster) · A. Thomas (Suspended)
Published 22 Oct 2026, 16:43 BST · not changed since
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