Sunderland AFC vs GNK Dinamo Zagreb prediction: UEFA Europa League, 5 November 2026
Sunderland AFC sit ninth in the UEFA Europa League table, nine places and 3 points above GNK Dinamo Zagreb in 18th. The sides meet on Matchday 4 of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 5 November 2026 at the Stadium of Light.
When and where Sunderland AFC vs GNK Dinamo Zagreb is played
Sunderland AFC host GNK Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 5 November 2026. The match is part of Matchday 4. It will be played at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland AFC are the home side for this fixture.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | UEFA Europa League |
| Round | Matchday 4 |
| Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 (UK time) |
| Venue | Stadium of Light |
Recent form: Sunderland AFC and GNK Dinamo Zagreb
Sunderland AFC's figures cover 10 matches between Sunday 24 May 2026 and Sunday 25 October 2026, while GNK Dinamo Zagreb's cover their ten most recent results across the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League.
Sunderland AFC have won 4, drawn 3 and lost 3 of 10 matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding 10, with a five-match sequence of D-D-L-W-W. Their home record reads 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, their away record 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, and their latest result was a 0-0 draw with Leeds United.
4W 3D 3L in 10 games0.9 scored · 1.0 conceded per gameHome 3W-1D-1L · Away 1W-2D-2L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/10/2026 | Leeds United | Home | 0-0 | D | Premier League |
| 22/10/2026 | KKS Lech Poznan | Away | 1-1 | D | UEFA Europa League |
| 18/10/2026 | AFC Bournemouth | Away | 0-2 | L | Premier League |
| 15/10/2026 | SCU Torreense | Away | 2-1 | W | UEFA Europa League |
| 16/09/2026 | AZ Alkmaar | Home | 1-0 | W | UEFA Europa League |
| 12/09/2026 | Arsenal FC | Home | 0-2 | L | Premier League |
| 05/09/2026 | Brentford FC | Away | 1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 30/08/2026 | Fulham FC | Home | 1-0 | W | Premier League |
| 22/08/2026 | Ipswich Town | Away | 1-2 | L | Premier League |
| 24/05/2026 | Chelsea FC | Home | 2-1 | W | Premier League |
GNK Dinamo Zagreb have won 4, drawn 4 and lost 2 of 10 matches, scoring 20 goals and conceding 16, with a five-match sequence of L-W-D-L-D. They have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss at home, 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss away, and most recently lost 4-2 to NEC Nijmegen.
4W 4D 2L in 10 games2.0 scored · 1.6 conceded per gameHome 3W-1D-1L · Away 1W-3D-1L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/10/2026 | NEC Nijmegen | Home | 2-4 | L | UEFA Europa League |
| 15/10/2026 | RSC Anderlecht | Home | 1-0 | W | UEFA Europa League |
| 16/09/2026 | Hapoel Be'er Sheva FC | Away | 0-0 | D | UEFA Europa League |
| 26/08/2026 | Viking FK | Away | 1-3 | L | UEFA Champions League |
| 18/08/2026 | Viking FK | Home | 2-2 | D | UEFA Champions League |
| 11/08/2026 | FK Kauno Zalgiris | Away | 2-1 | W | UEFA Champions League |
| 04/08/2026 | FK Kauno Zalgiris | Home | 5-0 | W | UEFA Champions League |
| 28/07/2026 | FC Thun | Home | 3-2 | W | UEFA Champions League |
| 21/07/2026 | FC Thun | Away | 1-1 | D | UEFA Champions League |
| 26/02/2026 | KRC Genk | Away | 3-3 | D | UEFA Europa League |
Sunderland AFC and GNK Dinamo Zagreb squads
Sunderland AFC squad (35 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Danso, Kevin | Defender |
| 5 | Ballard, Daniel | Defender |
| 6 | Methalie, Dayann | Defender |
| 7 | Talbi, Chemsdine | Midfielder |
| 8 | Browne, Alan | Midfielder |
| 9 | Brobbey, Brian | Forward |
| 10 | Angulo, Nilson | Forward |
| 11 | Rigg, Chris | Midfielder |
| 12 | Meunier, Thomas | Defender |
| 13 | O'Nien, Luke | Midfielder |
| 14 | Mundle, Romaine | Midfielder |
| 15 | Alderete, Omar | Defender |
| 17 | Mandava, Reinildo | Defender |
| 18 | Isidor, Wilson | Forward |
| 19 | Diarra, Habib | Midfielder |
| 20 | Mukiele, Nordi | Defender |
| 21 | Moore, Simon | Goalkeeper |
| 22 | Roefs, Robin | Goalkeeper |
| 27 | Sadiki, Noah | Midfielder |
| 28 | Le Fee, Enzo | Midfielder |
| 29 | Ahoka, Jules | Midfielder |
| 31 | Ellborg, Melker | Goalkeeper |
| 32 | Hume, Trai | Defender |
| 34 | Xhaka, Granit | Midfielder |
| 37 | Ta Bi, Jocelin | Midfielder |
| 39 | Fofana, Malick | Forward |
| 40 | Whittaker, Jack | Midfielder |
| 42 | Alese, Aji | Defender |
| 46 | Ba, Abdoullah | Midfielder |
| 47 | Samuel-Ogunsuyi, Trey | Forward |
| 48 | Jones, Jenson | Defender |
| 49 | Scott, Felix | Forward |
| 50 | Angulo, Juan Riquelme | Forward |
| 57 | Tuterov, Timur | Midfielder |
| 77 | Proctor, Tom | Midfielder |
GNK Dinamo Zagreb squad (35 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zagorac, Danijel | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | Goda, Bruno | Defender |
| 5 | Kravtsov, Kirill | Midfielder |
| 6 | Radeljic, Stjepan | Defender |
| 7 | Rodriguez, Daniel | Midfielder |
| 8 | Zajc, Miha | Midfielder |
| 9 | Beljo, Dion | Forward |
| 10 | Stojkovic, Luka | Midfielder |
| 11 | Hoxha, Arber | Forward |
| 13 | Tabinsa, Paul Bismarck | Defender |
| 14 | Prevljak, Smail | Forward |
| 15 | Galesic, Niko | Defender |
| 17 | Ivanusec, Luka | Forward |
| 20 | Mudrazija, Robert | Midfielder |
| 21 | Lisica, Mateo | Forward |
| 22 | Perez Vinlof, Matteo | Defender |
| 23 | Almena, Iker | Forward |
| 24 | Kotarski, Dominik | Goalkeeper |
| 25 | Valincic, Moris | Defender |
| 26 | McKenna, Scott | Defender |
| 27 | Misic, Josip | Midfielder |
| 30 | Topic, Fran | Midfielder |
| 33 | Nevistic, Ivan | Goalkeeper |
| 35 | Mikic, Noa | Defender |
| 36 | Dominguez, Sergi | Defender |
| 37 | Bakovic, Tomas | Midfielder |
| 41 | Sunta, Sven | Midfielder |
| 44 | Filipovic, Ivan | Goalkeeper |
| 77 | Nsoki, Noah | Midfielder |
| 78 | Orlic, Borna | Defender |
| 80 | Kacavenda, Lukas | Midfielder |
| 99 | Orsic, Mislav | Forward |
| Molchan, Egor | Midfielder | |
| Stojakovic, Aleks | Forward | |
| Ultra Goro, Lautaro Alejo | Midfielder |
Current UEFA Europa League standings
Sunderland AFC are ninth in the UEFA Europa League table with 7 points from 3 matches. They have 2 wins, 1 draw and no losses, with a goal difference of 2. GNK Dinamo Zagreb are 18th with 4 points from 3 matches: 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss and a goal difference of -1. The gap is 3 points.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F-A | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SL Benfica | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10-2 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8-0 | +8 | 9 |
| 3 | AFC Bournemouth | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8-1 | +7 | 9 |
| 4 | Ferencvarosi Budapest | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9-3 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 | Olympiacos Piraeus | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4-1 | +3 | 9 |
| 9 | Sunderland AFC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4-2 | +2 | 7 |
| 18 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3-4 | -1 | 4 |
Key data
Sunderland AFC have 7 points from 3 UEFA Europa League matches. GNK Dinamo Zagreb have 4 points from 3. Across their last 10 matches, Sunderland AFC have 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses, and GNK Dinamo Zagreb have 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses. Over the last five results, Sunderland AFC took 8 points and GNK Dinamo Zagreb took 5.
What is at stake
Sunderland AFC go into Matchday 4 ninth in the table. GNK Dinamo Zagreb start the round 18th. The sides are separated by nine places and 3 points.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sunderland AFC's form before facing GNK Dinamo Zagreb?
Sunderland AFC have 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in 10 matches between Sunday 24 May 2026 and Sunday 25 October 2026. Their last five read D-D-L-W-W. Their latest result was a 0-0 draw with Leeds United.
How has GNK Dinamo Zagreb been playing before the Sunderland AFC match?
GNK Dinamo Zagreb have 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in their last 10 matches. They scored 20 goals and conceded 16. Their last five read L-W-D-L-D, ending with a 4-2 defeat to NEC Nijmegen.
Where are Sunderland AFC and GNK Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Europa League table?
Sunderland AFC are ninth with 7 points and a goal difference of 2 after 3 matches. GNK Dinamo Zagreb are 18th with 4 points and a goal difference of -1. Three points separate them.
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