Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineups, starting XI and match prediction, plus bet builder tips and standout odds for this Europa League fixture.

Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen Confirmed Lineups

Competition

Europa League

Match Date

Thursday 22 October 2026

Kick-off Time

17:45 UK time

Venue

Maksimir

The starting lineups for the Europa League fixture between Dinamo Zagreb and NEC Nijmegen have been confirmed.

Dinamo Zagreb Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI: Dominik Kotarski (GK); Niko Galesic, Scott McKenna, Sergi Domínguez, Matteo Pérez Vinlöf; Iker Almena, Josip Misic, Luka Ivanusec, Arbër Hoxha; Luka Stojkovic; Dion Beljo

Substitutes: Danijel Zagorac, Bruno Goda, Moris Valincic, Stjepan Radeljic, Mateo Lisica, Lukas Kacavenda, Dani Rodríguez, Smail Prevljak, Ivan Filipovic, Kirill Kravtsov, Mislav Orsic, Miha Zajc

NEC Nijmegen Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI: Gonzalo Crettaz (GK); Deveron Fonville, Tobias Storm, Ahmetcan Kaplan; Clement Bischoff, Darko Nejasmic, Perr Schuurs, Dennis Geiger; Noé Lebreton, Tjaronn Chery; Bryan Linssen

Substitutes: Willum Willumsson, Kaj Sierhuis, Nikolas Polster, Gabriel Brás, Jamiro Monteiro, Almugera Kabar, Kevin Kers, Joep Geneste

Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen Immediate Reaction

Dinamo Zagreb

Dinamo Zagreb have named a 4-1-4-1 formation, with Dion Beljo leading the line as the lone striker. Behind him, Luka Stojkovic operates in the centre of midfield alongside Luka Ivanusec, with Josip Misic sitting in front of the back four. Scott McKenna and Sergi Domínguez form the central defensive pair, with Dominik Kotarski in goal.

NEC Nijmegen

NEC Nijmegen line up in a 3-4-2-1 shape, with Bryan Linssen as the sole forward and Noé Lebreton and Tjaronn Chery positioned behind him. Three central defenders, Deveron Fonville, Tobias Storm and Ahmetcan Kaplan, start at the back, with Gonzalo Crettaz in goal. Perr Schuurs and Darko Nejasmic provide the central midfield base.

Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen Reactive Bet Builder

The bet builder combines four selections: a Dinamo Zagreb win in the match result market, Dion Beljo to score at any time, both teams to score (Yes), and Noé Lebreton to be shown a card.

Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

Dinamo Zagreb are the clear favourites to win this fixture at home, with the home side the stronger side on the match prediction data.

Result Prediction: Dinamo Zagreb are favoured to beat NEC Nijmegen, based on the pre-match prediction data's favourite flag for the home side.

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