Dinamo Zagreb 2-4 NEC Nijmegen: result and AI prediction
Dinamo Zagreb – NEC Nijmegen, Europa League, Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 05:45 PM (GMT). Venue: Stadion Maksimir
Dinamo Zagreb is #14 in the table (4 pts) and NEC Nijmegen #27 (1 pts). 13 places separate the two teams in the table. Absent for Dinamo Zagreb: R. Mudrazija, I. Nevistic, N. Nsoki +3. Absent for NEC Nijmegen: M. Bakker, I. Hansen-Aaroen, E. Mor +5.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Dinamo take a stronger recent run and the Maksimir advantage into an important league-phase night. NEC remain committed to an adventurous, high-intensity identity, so this should not become a passive visiting performance. The major swing is availability: Tadić is out and NEC are short of senior defenders, while Dinamo report a largely fit squad. Dinamo's wide attacking form and NEC's exposure in defensive transitions shape the contest.
Injuries and absences
NEC are without Tadić, Mor, Nuytinck and Sandler, while Thomas is suspended; that strips creativity from the front and senior security from the defensive spine. Dinamo's reported squad condition is markedly healthier, although the minor virus mentioned by Kovačević remains worth monitoring at kick-off.
Form (last 5)
Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen stats
| Dinamo Zagreb | NEC Nijmegen | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 2 |
| Goals scored | 1 | 1 |
| Goals conceded | 0 | 6 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 0 |
Unavailable players
Dinamo Zagreb
R. Mudrazija, I. Nevistic, N. Nsoki, A. Stojakovic, P. Tabinas, F. Topic
NEC Nijmegen
M. Bakker, I. Hansen-Aaroen, E. Mor, B. Nuytinck, P. Sandler, A. Tahaui, A. Thomas, D. Tadic

Dinamo Zagreb
NEC Nijmegen