Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen stuns Dinamo Zagreb with four-goal salvo
A thrilling Europa League clash sees NEC overturn expectations with a commanding 4-2 victory.
NEC Nijmegen delivered a surprise package in Zagreb, overturning the home side with goals from Clement Bischoff and a brace from B. Linssen, plus a late strike from T. Chery. Despite Dinamo Zagreb's early fightback through D. Beljo's two first-half goals, NEC's relentless attack proved decisive. This result defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a narrow home win, marking a notable upset in the competition.
Outcome probability
The upcoming group stage fixture between Dinamo Zagreb and NEC Nijmegen promises a competitive encounter. Both teams enter the match with full squads and limited recent form data, making this an intriguing tactical battle.
Match factors
No key player absences for either team
Both Dinamo Zagreb and NEC Nijmegen have no confirmed injuries or doubtful players, ensuring full squad availability.
Limited player-level data restricts individual impact predictions
Absence of topScorers and topAssisters data for both teams limits ability to identify key individual contributors.
Uncertain form due to insufficient recent match data
No recent fixtures or form data available for either team, making momentum and form-based predictions unreliable.
The context
This match is part of the group stage of the competition, where every point counts. Neither side has recent match data available, so their current momentum is difficult to gauge. Both teams have no key player absences, ensuring full-strength lineups.
Key facts
- 1.Dinamo Zagreb have the highest probability of winning at approximately 39%.
- 2.The most probable full-time score is 2-1 in favour of Dinamo Zagreb.
- 3.Halftime score prediction is 1-0, consistent with the final scoreline.
- 4.Both teams have no confirmed injuries or doubtful players, ensuring full squads.
- 5.Recent form data for both teams is insufficient, making momentum hard to assess.
Analysis
Dinamo Zagreb hold the statistical edge with the highest probability of a home win, predicted at around 39%. The most likely scoreline is 2-1, with a halftime lead of 1-0. The limited data restricts deeper individual player impact analysis, but the home side's slight advantage is clear. NEC Nijmegen will need to be resilient to challenge effectively.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Dinamo Zagreb
Away — NEC Nijmegen
Prediction
Expect Dinamo Zagreb to take an early lead and maintain their advantage to clinch a 2-1 victory. The halftime scoreline of 1-0 aligns well with the final result, suggesting a closely fought first half before the home side secures the win.
The verdict
While the prediction leans towards a Dinamo Zagreb win, the low confidence due to limited data means surprises are always possible. Fans should anticipate a tight contest with both teams eager to make their mark in the group stage.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Beljo
Yellow Card
Bischoff
Assist: Lebreton
Beljo
Assist: Olof Matteo Perez Vinlöf
Goal cancelled
Beljo
Lebreton
Yellow Card
Linssen
Assist: Bischoff
Linssen
Assist: Nejašmić
Almena
Galešić
Hoxha
Ivanušec
Geiger
Olof Matteo Perez Vinlöf
Chery
Schuurs
Fonville
Bischoff
Yellow Card
Chery
Linssen
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sparta Praha | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 9 |  Sunderland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  Hapoel Beer Sheva | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 22 |  Marseille | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 |  NEC Nijmegen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |  Real Sociedad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Statistics
Dinamo Zagreb
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 9D. BeljoF
- 10L. StojkovićM
- 11A. HoxhaM
- 15N. GalešićD
- 17L. IvanušecM
- 22Olof Matteo Perez VinlöfD
- 23Iker AlmenaM
- 24D. KotarskiG
- 26S. McKennaD
- 27J. MišićM
- 36Sergi DomínguezD
Substitutes
- 1D. ZagoracG
- 3B. GodaD
- 5K. KravtsovM
- 6S. RadeljićD
- 7Dani RodríguezF
- 8M. ZajcM
- 14S. PrevljakF
- 21M. LisicaF
- 25M. ValinčićD
- 44I. FilipovićG
- 80L. KačavendaM
- 99M. OršićF
NEC Nijmegen
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1G. CrettazG
- 4P. SchuursD
- 6D. NejašmićM
- 9T. CheryM
- 18D. GeigerM
- 20N. LebretonM
- 21T. StormM
- 22A. KaplanD
- 24Deveron FonvilleD
- 30B. LinssenF
- 99Clement BischoffM
Substitutes
- 11W. WillumssonM
- 12N. PolsterG
- 14K. SierhuisF
- 34Kevin KersF
- 35Jamiro MonteiroM
- 38Joep GenesteG
- 66Almugera Raouf Mohammed KabarD
- 73Gabriel BrásD
Dinamo Zagreb
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Beljo | F | 90 | 8.7 | 2 | — | 6 | 4 | — | 1/1 |
| J. Mišić | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Dani Rodríguez | F | 31 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2/5 |
| M. Oršić | F | 23 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Sergi Domínguez | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| S. McKenna | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Galešić | D | 67 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Olof Matteo Perez Vinlöf | D | 76 | 6.1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| D. Kotarski | G | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Iker Almena | M | 59 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| L. Kačavenda | M | 14 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| A. Hoxha | M | 67 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| B. Goda | D | 14 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| M. Valinčić | D | 23 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| L. Stojković | M | 90 | 5.5 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2/4 |
| L. Ivanušec | M | 76 | 5.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/3 |
| K. Kravtsov | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Radeljić | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Zajc | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Lisica | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Zagorac | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Prevljak | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Filipović | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NEC Nijmegen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Linssen | F | 90 | 9.1 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Clement Bischoff | M | 90 | 8.5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2/4 |
| T. Chery | M | 90 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 |
| D. Nejašmić | M | 90 | 7.4 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
| G. Crettaz | G | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| N. Lebreton | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| D. Geiger | M | 76 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| T. Storm | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1/2 |
| Kevin Kers | F | 9 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| P. Schuurs | D | 81 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Kaplan | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Deveron Fonville | D | 81 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Jamiro Monteiro | M | 14 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Gabriel Brás | D | 9 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joep Geneste | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Almugera Raouf Mohammed Kabar | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Polster | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Sierhuis | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| W. Willumsson | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Dinamo Zagreb to win against NEC Nijmegen.
- What score did Fipster predict for Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Dinamo Zagreb 2–1 NEC Nijmegen.
- What were the win probabilities for Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen?
- Fipster's model gave Dinamo Zagreb a 41% chance of winning, NEC Nijmegen a 29% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 41% confidence — a low-confidence call.