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 predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 2-4Missed

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 ZagrebLeague position #14 · 4 ptsD W
NEC NijmegenLeague position #27 · 1 ptsL D

Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen stats

Dinamo ZagrebNEC Nijmegen
Played22
Goals scored11
Goals conceded06
Clean sheets20

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

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