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Dinamo Zagreb welcome Anderlecht to Stadion Maksimir looking to shake off a rough opening to their League Phase campaign. Both clubs sit near the bottom of the 36-team table after round one, Dinamo on a single point from a goalless draw and Anderlecht with zero points after a 1-2 defeat. Oddly enough, Anderlecht arrive in much better domestic shape, having won four of their last five league games, while Dinamo have been wildly inconsistent at home, swinging between heavy wins and sloppy losses. We predict this one stays tight, but there’s more than enough attacking quality on both sides to produce goals at both ends.
Keep an eye on Dion Drena Beljo for the hosts. He has scored three goals in just two appearances across Dinamo’s last five matches, a scoring burst that few other players in this squad can match. On the other side, Tawfik Bentayeb has been a constant threat for Anderlecht, contributing two goals and an assist in his recent run and looking sharp in behind the opposition backline.
Hot stat: Dion Drena Beljo’s three goals in two games over Dinamo’s last five fixtures stand out as the most striking number from either squad’s recent form, especially given the team has netted only four goals total across that same stretch.
| 🏆 Tournament: | UEFA Europa League 2026/27, League Phase |
| 🏟 Venue: | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb |
| 🗓️ Date: | 15.10.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 21:00 CEST |
Dinamo Zagreb vs Anderlecht prediction
Dinamo Zagreb go into this as clear favourites on paper, backed by home advantage and a stronger season-long winrate of 66% against Anderlecht’s 45%. The bookmakers’ average puts Dinamo at 50% to win, with Anderlecht trailing at 24%. We lean toward a Dinamo win, but not by a wide margin, given how shaky their recent form has been with two losses in their last five outings.
Anderlecht’s passing numbers tell a story of control. They’ve racked up 1,691 passes over their last five games compared to Dinamo’s 1,165, with a noticeably higher pass accuracy figure too. Dinamo foul more often (46 fouls across five games against Anderlecht’s 36) and pick up more yellow cards, which suggests a physical approach that could draw out set pieces. Anderlecht also win more corners (19 versus 13), hinting they’ll likely dominate possession phases even away from home. Our take is that Dinamo’s directness and home crowd give them the edge, but Anderlecht’s composure on the ball should keep this close and open up chances for both sides.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Dinamo Zagreb Double Chance (1X) |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 9.5 |
Team Analysis
Dinamo Zagreb’s last match ended in a 1-2 defeat to Hajduk Split, snapping a run of better results. Before that loss they thrashed Vukovar 1991 4-0 and edged past Lokomotiva Zagreb 3-2, two performances that showed real attacking bite. Sandwiched in there was a goalless draw against Hapoel Beer Sheva and an earlier 2-4 defeat to Osijek, a game where their defense was clearly exposed. The pattern over these five fixtures is two wins, one draw, and two losses, a 40% winrate that matches their recent instability. Conceding eight goals across those two defeats is a concern heading into a European night against a side that likes to keep the ball.
Anderlecht arrive on the back of a 2-1 win over Cercle Brugge, their fourth victory in five matches. That run also includes a 3-0 win against Reims, a 3-0 win over Zulte Waregem, and a 1-0 win against Mechelen, with the only blemish being a 1-2 away loss to Lyon. An 80% winrate over this stretch makes Anderlecht one of the form teams heading into matchday two, and their ability to grind out results against tougher opposition like Lyon, even in defeat, suggests they won’t be overwhelmed by the European stage.
Most recent Head-to-Head Matches
Dinamo Zagreb and Anderlecht have no recent competitive meetings on record. This fixture marks a fresh encounter between the two clubs, so there is no head-to-head trend to lean on for this preview.
🚨Check out our dedicated Dinamo Zagreb vs Anderlecht stats page for more info.
Anderlecht. Source: Official Facebook
Pre-game odds and win probability: Dinamo Zagreb the favourite
- Moneyline Dinamo Zagreb 1.87 | Anderlecht 3.80
- Draw 3.40
Bet365’s pricing lines up closely with the bookmakers’ average expectation, giving Dinamo roughly a 50% implied chance, Anderlecht around 24%, and the draw sitting at 26%. The gap between home and away odds reflects Dinamo’s stronger season record and the boost of playing in Zagreb, though the price on Anderlecht isn’t huge given their superior recent form. We think the market is fair here, perhaps even slightly generous on the draw given how open both defenses have looked lately.
Possible Starting Lineups
Dinamo Zagreb possible starting eleven
- GK: Dominik Kotarski
- DF: Niko Galesic, Scott McKenna, Matteo Perez Vinlöf, Sergi Dominguez
- MF: Miha Zajc, Josip Mišić, Lukas Kacavenda, Kirill Kravtsov
- FW: Dion Drena Beljo, Mateo Lisica
Kotarski has played every minute across the last three matches and remains the clear number one between the posts. Kovacevic’s preferred 4-4-2 shape relies on Galesic’s steadiness at the back and Kravtsov’s work rate on the flank. Up front, Beljo is the man to watch given his scoring burst in the last two games, paired alongside Lisica, who leads the squad in minutes played among forwards.
Anderlecht possible starting eleven
- GK: Colin Coosemans
- DF: Leo Petrot, Ali Maamar, Ludwig Augustinsson, Andrew Omobamidele
- MF: Lukas Ambros, Marco Kana, Ilias Koutsoupias
- FW: Marten Winkler, Tawfik Bentayeb, Mihajlo Cvetkovic
Coosemans has started and finished every one of the last three games, making him an automatic pick in goal. Vítor Bruno’s 4-3-3 setup gives Petrot and Maamar full minutes at the back, while the midfield trio of Ambros, Kana and Koutsoupias has carried most of the passing load. Winkler and Bentayeb, both with two goals apiece in recent matches, are the players most likely to trouble Dinamo’s defense.
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Dinamo Zagreb. Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
Dinamo Zagreb should have enough at home to avoid a second straight loss, though their defensive wobbles make a clean sheet unlikely against an Anderlecht side that moves the ball well and has scored in four of their last five outings. We predict a narrow Dinamo win or draw, with goals at both ends given how open these two defenses have been recently. To be honest, backing over 2.5 goals alongside BTTS feels like the smarter angle here rather than chasing a straight result, since both attacks have shown they can hurt opponents while their backlines remain shaky.
