Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Prediction | Europa League | 22/10

The encounter between Dinamo Zagreb and NEC is set to kick off at 17:45 on Thursday, 22/10, at Stadion Maksimir.

This Europa League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

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Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

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1st Half Draw

Why we predict the first half to end in a draw

We expect a draw in the first half for the Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC fixture.

Both sides are likely to approach the opening period cautiously, focusing on structure and possession. A balanced first half with limited chances could result in a level score at halftime.

Key Betting Insights

Dinamo Zagreb

• Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
• Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of Dinamo Zagreb's last 5 matches
• Scored at least 1 goal in 4 consecutive matches

NEC

• Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
• Both teams scored in 4 out of NEC's last 5 matches

1st Half Draw: 7/5

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Match Result

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Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	8/15	7/2	4/1	1/2	7/5
	1/2	7/2	9/2	8/15	7/5
	8/13	16/5	4/1	8/13	5/4
	1/2	7/2	9/2	1/2	6/4

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Dinamo Zagreb Preview

Dinamo Zagreb is coming to the clash with NEC with the current statistics in the Europa League:

• Matches played: 2

• Wins: 1

• Draws: 1

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 1 (Avg. 0.5)

• Goals Conceded: 0 (Avg. 0)

When having a broader look at Dinamo Zagreb's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

• Matches played: 62

• Wins: 39

• Draws: 11

• Losses: 12

• Goals Scored: 142 (Avg. 2.29)

• Goals Conceded: 70 (Avg. 1.13)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Dinamo Zagreb

Goals Scored: 147

Goals Conceded: 71

Average Goals Scored: 2.33

Average Goals Conceded: 1.13

Wins: 40

Goal Difference: 76

Date	Game	Result
18/10	Slaven Belupo 1 - 5 Dinamo Zagreb	W
15/10	Dinamo Zagreb 1 - 0 RSC Anderlecht	W
10/10	Hajduk Split 2 - 1 Dinamo Zagreb	L
20/09	Dinamo Zagreb 3 - 2 Lokomotiva Zagreb	W
16/09	Hapoel Be'er Sheva 0 - 0 Dinamo Zagreb	D

Dinamo Zagreb to win the match: 8/15

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NEC Preview

On the other hand, NEC comes into this fixture with the following statistics in Europa League:

• Matches played: 2

• Wins: 0

• Draws: 1

• Losses: 1

• Goals Scored: 1 (Avg. 0.5)

• Goals Conceded: 6 (Avg. 3)

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

• Matches played: 54

• Wins: 24

• Draws: 16

• Losses: 14

• Goals Scored: 107 (Avg. 1.98)

• Goals Conceded: 91 (Avg. 1.69)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

NEC

Goals Scored: 109

Goals Conceded: 93

Average Goals Scored: 1.98

Average Goals Conceded: 1.69

Wins: 24

Goal Difference: 16

Date	Game	Result
18/10	NEC 2 - 2 Fortuna Sittard	D
15/10	NEC 1 - 1 Levski Sofia	D
10/10	Ajax 1 - 1 NEC	D
20/09	NEC 1 - 1 Go Ahead Eagles	D
17/09	Juventus 5 - 0 NEC	L

NEC to win the match: 4/1

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Statistical Insights for Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC

With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.

Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:

Key metrics

Team Form

Dinamo Zagreb

Europe - Europa League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W L W D	2
Home	W W W W D	2.6
Away	W L D L D	1

NEC

Europe - Europa League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D D D D L	0.8
Home	D D D D L	0.8
Away	D L L W L	0.8

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Home Win

1/2

66.67%

Draw

16/5

23.81%

Away Win

4/1

19.05%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Dinamo Zagreb

10

last 5 matches

NEC

5

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Dinamo Zagreb scored +100% more goals than NEC in the last 5 matches.

Dinamo Zagreb and NEC goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Slaven Belupo

5

RSC Anderlecht

1

Hajduk Split

1

Lokomotiva Zagreb

3

Hapoel Be'er Sheva

0

2

Fortuna Sittard

1

Levski Sofia

1

Ajax

1

Go Ahead Eagles

0

Juventus

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Goals Conceded

Dinamo Zagreb

5

last 5 matches

NEC

10

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

NEC conceded +100% more goals than Dinamo Zagreb in the last 5 matches.

Dinamo Zagreb and NEC goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Slaven Belupo

1

RSC Anderlecht

0

Hajduk Split

2

Lokomotiva Zagreb

2

Hapoel Be'er Sheva

0

2

Fortuna Sittard

1

Levski Sofia

1

Ajax

1

Go Ahead Eagles

5

Juventus

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Corners

Dinamo Zagreb

21

last 5 matches

NEC

29

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

NEC received +38% more corners than Dinamo Zagreb in the last 5 matches.

Dinamo Zagreb and NEC corners count, last 5 matches

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Slaven Belupo

2

RSC Anderlecht

6

Hajduk Split

4

Lokomotiva Zagreb

7

Hapoel Be'er Sheva

2

13

Fortuna Sittard

6

Levski Sofia

4

Ajax

5

Go Ahead Eagles

1

Juventus

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Cards

Dinamo Zagreb

5

last 5 matches

NEC

4

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Dinamo Zagreb received +25% more cards than NEC in the last 5 matches.

Dinamo Zagreb and NEC cards count, last 5 matches

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Slaven Belupo

0

RSC Anderlecht

2

Hajduk Split

2

Lokomotiva Zagreb

1

Hapoel Be'er Sheva

0

0

Fortuna Sittard

1

Levski Sofia

2

Ajax

0

Go Ahead Eagles

1

Juventus

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