GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen prediction: UEFA Europa League, 22 October 2026

Match recap: GNK Dinamo Zagreb 2-4 NEC Nijmegen, UEFA Europa League, 22 October 2026

NEC Nijmegen beat GNK Dinamo Zagreb 4-2 in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 22 October 2026, Matchday 3. The match was played at Maksimir in Zagreb.

Score period by period

The first half ended level at 2-2, and NEC Nijmegen scored twice without reply in the second half.

Match statistics

Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

Form separates the sides most sharply. GNK Dinamo Zagreb have 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses from their last 10 matches, scoring 19 goals and conceding 15, while NEC Nijmegen have 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses from 6, scoring 4 and conceding 13. Over the last five, it is 8 points against 4.

Our prediction

GNK Dinamo Zagreb are the favourites for GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen, Thursday 22 October 2026.

GNK Dinamo Zagreb sit 14th in the Europa League table on 4 points after 2 matches, unbeaten with 1 goal scored and none conceded. NEC Nijmegen are 27th on 1 point, with a goal difference of -5. Recent form points the same way: 19 goals scored in 10 matches for the hosts, 4 in 6 for the visitors. The call is a home win.

Who is favoured for GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen?

GNK Dinamo Zagreb are favoured for GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen, leading NEC Nijmegen on both recent form and the current table.

When and where GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen is played

GNK Dinamo Zagreb face NEC Nijmegen on Matchday 3 of the UEFA Europa League. The match is on Thursday 22 October 2026. The venue is Maksimir. GNK Dinamo Zagreb are the home side.

Key facts

Recent form: GNK Dinamo Zagreb and NEC Nijmegen

The figures cover each side's most recent results in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League: ten for GNK Dinamo Zagreb, six for NEC Nijmegen.

GNK Dinamo Zagreb have 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in 10 matches, scoring 19 goals and conceding 15, with a last-five sequence of W-D-L-D-W. They are 3-1-1 at home and 1-3-1 away, and their latest match was a 1-0 win over RSC Anderlecht.

4W 4D 2L in 10 games1.9 scored · 1.5 conceded per gameHome 3W-1D-1L · Away 1W-3D-1L

NEC Nijmegen have 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses in 6 matches, scoring 4 goals and conceding 13, with a last-five sequence of D-L-L-L-W. They are 1-1-1 at home and 0-1-2 away, and their latest match was a 1-1 draw with PFC Levski Sofia.

1W 2D 3L in 6 games0.7 scored · 2.2 conceded per gameHome 1W-1D-1L · Away 0W-1D-2L

GNK Dinamo Zagreb and NEC Nijmegen squads

Current UEFA Europa League standings

GNK Dinamo Zagreb are 14th in the UEFA Europa League table with 4 points from 2 matches. They have 1 win, 1 draw, no losses and a goal difference of 1. NEC Nijmegen are 27th with 1 point from 2 matches, from no wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, and a goal difference of -5. The gap is 13 places and 3 points.

Key data

GNK Dinamo Zagreb have 4 points in the table; NEC Nijmegen have 1. GNK Dinamo Zagreb have 8 points from their last five results. NEC Nijmegen have 4 points from theirs.

What is at stake

The fixture is Matchday 3 of the UEFA Europa League. GNK Dinamo Zagreb start it 14th. NEC Nijmegen start it 27th. Between them lie 13 places and 3 points.

Frequently asked questions

What is GNK Dinamo Zagreb's recent form?

GNK Dinamo Zagreb have 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in 10 matches across the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. They scored 19 and conceded 15. Their last match was a 1-0 win over RSC Anderlecht.

How have NEC Nijmegen been doing lately?

NEC Nijmegen have 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses in 6 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 13. Their last five read D-L-L-L-W. Their latest match was a 1-1 draw with PFC Levski Sofia.

Where do GNK Dinamo Zagreb and NEC Nijmegen stand in the UEFA Europa League table?

GNK Dinamo Zagreb are 14th with 4 points and a goal difference of 1. NEC Nijmegen are 27th with 1 point and a goal difference of -5. Both have played 2 matches.