Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb preview: lineups, prediction, best bets and odds, plus bet builder tips for this Europa League clash at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Match Summary
Competition | Europa League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Thursday 5 November 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Stadium of Light |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | TNT Sports 1 |
Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb brings Europa League football to the Stadium of Light on Thursday night, and the betting points one way, with the hosts 4/9 with AK Bets.
Sunderland are unbeaten in this competition with seven points banked, a welcome escape from a Premier League campaign that has them bottom of the table after a 3-1 defeat at Coventry.
Dinamo Zagreb arrive under a caretaker after a 1-0 domestic defeat to Rudeš, and one win in their previous eight European away fixtures hardly inspires confidence.
The stakes are simple. Sunderland sit ninth and a home win keeps them unbeaten in Europe. Defeat for Dinamo, down in 18th, would leave the visitors with plenty of ground to make up.
Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Form
Europe has been Sunderland's saving grace. They are unbeaten so far, and an Enzo Le Fée penalty settled the win over AZ Alkmaar. Finishing is the gripe, as four goals from 7.7 xG is the competition's biggest underperformance. Domestically it's grim, but the Stadium of Light has delivered four of their five competitive wins.
Dinamo remain in the domestic title race but are wobbling, with three wins and three defeats across their last six competitive outings. Europe has been rougher, and the defeat to NEC Nijmegen came despite a Dion Beljo brace. The forward has scored every one of Dinamo's Europa League goals this season, and everything runs through him.
Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Sunderland: Nordi Mukiele (Injured/out), Romaine Mundle (Injured/out), Dan Ballard (Injured/out)
Dinamo Zagreb: Danijel Zagorac (Injured/out), Scott McKenna (Injured/out), Fran Topić (Injured/out), Dani Rodríguez (Injured/out)
Sunderland
Régis Le Bris is without Nordi Mukiele, who is under concussion protocols, along with Dan Ballard and Romaine Mundle. Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki should anchor the engine room, with Enzo Le Fée pulling the strings behind Wilson Isidor, who leads the line as Sunderland try to sharpen up in front of goal.
Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo are without Scott McKenna, Fran Topić and Dani Rodríguez through injury, with Danijel Zagorac also missing. Dion Beljo leads the attack between Iker Almena and Arbër Hoxha, while right-back Niko Galešić has committed a team-high eight fouls in this Europa League campaign and needs to keep his discipline.
Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Predicted Lineup
Sunderland
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Robin Roefs; Trai Hume, Kevin Danso, Luke O'Nien, Dayann Méthalie; Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka; Thomas Meunier, Enzo Le Fée, Malick Fofana; Wilson Isidor
Dinamo Zagreb
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Dominik Kotarski; Niko Galešić, Sergi Domínguez, Stjepan Radeljić, Matteo Pérez Vinlöf; Luka Stojković, Luka Ivanušec, Josip Mišić; Iker Almena, Dion Beljo, Arbër Hoxha
Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Key Stats & Match Facts
Sunderland have had 18+ shots in 3 of their last 3 matches (Europa League).
Sunderland have had 5+ shots on target in 3 of their last 3 matches (Europa League).
Sunderland have had 6+ corners in 3 of their last 3 matches (Europa League).
There have been 25+ shots taken in 3 of Sunderland's last 3 matches (Europa League).
Trai Hume has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances (Europa League).
Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Sunderland 2-1 Dinamo Zagreb. The hosts have home advantage and shoot from everywhere, while Dinamo have Beljo up top and a defence that leaks on its travels. That points to goals at both ends, with Sunderland finally turning pressure into a home win.
Best Bets
Sunderland to win in the Win Market. They are clear favourites at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland are rated at around 64% to win this one. Dinamo have kept one clean sheet in their last 11 European away games, so the hosts' shot volume should finally be rewarded.
Both teams to score: Yes, in the Both Teams To Score market. Sunderland have conceded in five of their last six competitive outings. With Beljo leading the line, Dinamo carry enough threat to keep that run going, and the projections rate goals at both ends at 57.2%.
Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Bet Builder
Our Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb bet builder tips combine a home win, Brian Brobbey to score anytime, both teams to score and Lukas Kacavenda to be shown a card.
Sunderland to win. The Stadium of Light has been their fortress this season, and the hosts are rated at 61% to take the points here.
Brian Brobbey to score anytime. His scoring likelihood is rated at 45.7%, which is high enough to earn him a place in the build.
Both teams to score. Sunderland create plenty, but a defence that has shipped nine goals across their last six competitive matches gives Dinamo real hope of scoring.
Lukas Kacavenda to be shown a card. Another projection-led leg, with his card likelihood rated at 34.13%, and it adds a bit of punch to the price.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 14/1 and is as short as 10/1 elsewhere.
Make sure to get the best odds on your Bet Builder with Oddschecker's Exclusive Bet Builder Comparison Tool.
Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.
Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Talking Points
Dinamo parted company with their head coach after that defeat to Rudeš, so a caretaker is steering a side in flux. That matters against a Sunderland team who keep peppering the goal, and if the finishing clicks this could get messy for the visitors. The Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb betting odds have the draw at 4/1 with Bet365 and Dinamo at 13/2 with Betfred, and given the visitors' record away from home in Europe, neither tempts us.
Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Predictions FAQs
When is the Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Europa League game?
The match kicks off at 20:00 UK time on Thursday 5 November 2026. It is a Europa League fixture.
Where is Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb being played?
The match is being played at the Stadium of Light.
Where can I watch Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb?
The match is available to watch on TNT Sports 1.
What competition is Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb in?
Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb is a Europa League match.
Disclaimer
Important information: This article may contain links to betting offers or promotions for Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb that were available at the time of publication. These offers may have since expired, changed, or no longer be available.
Oddschecker offers are selected from operators that our football experts work with regularly and have first-hand experience of. If you open an account via one of these links, Oddschecker may earn commission. This helps support our coverage and allows us to continue producing expert analysis and football content across Europa League.
Please gamble responsibly. 18+.
