Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Sunderland host Dinamo Zagreb at the Stadium of Light on Thursday in the Europa League, and the Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb betting odds make the Black Cats clear favorites.

Sunderland are ninth in the standings and unbeaten in Europe. That run is a welcome escape in the club's first European campaign in 53 years, with Premier League life far rougher.

Dinamo Zagreb sit 18th and arrive under caretaker manager Jerko Leko. Their European road record is the problem. They have won just one of their previous eight European away games.

The stakes are clear. Sunderland want to protect an unbeaten Europa League record, while Dinamo need a response after their first defeat in this competition, a 4-2 loss to NEC Nijmegen.

Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Recent Results

Sunderland's season has two faces. Domestically, a 3-1 loss at Coventry left them bottom of the Premier League. In Europe, they're unbeaten, highlighted by a 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar settled by an Enzo Le Fée penalty. Le Fée is the man for big moments, and every one of his goals this season has come from the spot.

Dinamo are still in the domestic title race, but consistency is missing. A 1-0 domestic loss to Rudeš left them with three wins and three losses across their last six competitive games. Dion Beljo is the standout, scoring every one of their Europa League goals, including a brace against NEC.

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 Topic (Injured/out)

Sunderland

Sunderland are without Nordi Mukiele, who is sidelined under concussion protocols, along with Dan Ballard and Romaine Mundle. That thins the back line, though the home defensive record in Europe still holds up. On the Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb lineups front, Granit Xhaka anchors midfield, while Wilson Isidor leads the line with the job of fixing a finishing problem.

Dinamo Zagreb

Jerko Leko is without Scott McKenna and Fran Topic, with Danijel Zagorac also out. Josip Misic is in line for a midfield role, while Dion Beljo leads the front three. Right back Niko Galesic is one to watch for the wrong reasons, having committed a team-high eight fouls in this Europa League campaign.

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 Galesic, Stjepan Radeljić, Sergi Domínguez, Matteo Pérez Vinlöf; Luka Stojković, Luka Ivanušec, Josip Misic; Iker Almena, Dion Beljo, Arbër Hoxha

Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Key Stats & Game Facts

• Sunderland have had 18+ shots in 3 of their last 3 games in the Europa League.
• Sunderland have had 6+ corners in 3 of their last 3 games in the Europa League.
• Trai Hume has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances in the Europa League.
• Sunderland have had 5+ shots on target in 3 of their last 3 games in the Europa League.

Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb prediction is a 2-1 home win. The Stadium of Light has been Sunderland's fortress this season, and the Black Cats carry far more attacking volume than a Dinamo side that has kept just one clean sheet in their last 11 European away games. Beljo gives the visitors a genuine goal threat, so don't count on a Sunderland shutout, but the hosts have the edge in quality and venue.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a high-scoring game at the Stadium of Light. The first of our Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb best picks sits in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projection lands at 3.23 total goals, comfortably clear of the line. Dinamo have also conceded nine goals in their last six competitive games, which hardly screams stubborn defending.

Both Teams To Score: Yes. Dinamo Zagreb should find the net against a Sunderland side that has conceded in five of its last six. This one lives in the Both Teams To Score market. Dinamo have scored 11 goals across their last six competitive games, and Dion Beljo sits joint-top of the Europa League scoring charts. Our projection rates both teams scoring at 58.67%, above the implied probability in the market price.

Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Same Game Parlay

These Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb same game parlay picks combine Sunderland on the moneyline, Brian Brobbey to score anytime, both teams scoring and Lukas Kacavenda to be carded.

Sunderland on the Moneyline is the anchor. The Stadium of Light has produced four of their five competitive wins this season, and that home edge drives our prediction.

Brian Brobbey in the Anytime Goalscorer market is the swing leg. He isn't in the probable XI, so he needs minutes against a Dinamo defense that rarely keeps clean sheets on the road.

Both Teams To Score: Yes fits our 2-1 projection. Dinamo start fast, with seven first-half goals in their last six competitive games, so the visitors can strike early.

Lukas Kacavenda in the To Be Shown A Card market adds price. He isn't in the probable XI either, so this leg depends on him getting minutes in a game we see as open and messy.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Talking Points

Dinamo arrive with a fresh voice on the sideline. Jerko Leko took over as caretaker on November 3 after Mario Kovačević's departure, and captain Josip Misic says the change has given the dressing room a psychological lift. They'll have backing in the stands too, with more than 2,400 traveling fans heading to the Stadium of Light. For Sunderland, the talking point is finishing. Only Bayer Leverkusen have attempted more Europa League shots, yet no team in the competition has fallen further short of its expected goals. If Isidor and Le Fée start turning that volume into goals, Dinamo's shaky defense away from home will have a long night.

Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Predictions FAQs

What time is the Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb Europa League game?

The game kicks off at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Where is the Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb game being played?

The game is being played at the Stadium of Light.

Who is in Sunderland's probable starting lineup against Dinamo Zagreb?

Sunderland's probable starting lineup includes Robin Roefs, Dayann Méthalie, Luke O'Nien, Kevin Danso, Trai Hume, Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka, Malick Fofana, Enzo Le Fée, Thomas Meunier and Wilson Isidor.

Which players are injured for Sunderland and Dinamo Zagreb?

Sunderland's listed injuries are Nordi Mukiele, Romaine Mundle and Dan Ballard. Dinamo Zagreb's listed injuries are Danijel Zagorac, Scott McKenna and Fran Topic.

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