GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs Genk Prediction & Picks - Europa League
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by Bradley Gibbs | in Europa League Picks
On Thursday, during the afternoon for those viewing stateside, there's an interesting play-off clash in the UEFA Europa League between Dinamo Zagreb of Croatia and Genk of Belgium. Despite losing their final league-phase game, the hosts just about snuck into the play-offs, finishing in 23rd position. It was more comfortable for Genk, who finished as the best team outside of the top eight. In fact, the Belgians were so strong that they very nearly went through to the Round of 16 automatically as one of the top eight, missing out on goal difference alone.
Having enjoyed a much stronger league-phase campaign, Thursday's visitors really should fancy themselves to make it through to the next stage, and they can do that by ensuring that they get a positive result ahead of the return leg. After all, we're talking about a visiting team coming off the back of three straight away wins. Then again, the hosts have three straight home wins to draw upon, so we should see two confident teams take to the field at Stadion Maksimir.
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GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs Genk Form
GNK Dinamo Zagreb and Genk Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 14, 2026 - Prva HNL
Feb 8, 2026 - Prva HNL
Feb 2, 2026 - Prva HNL
Jan 29, 2026 - Europa League
Jan 25, 2026 - Prva HNL
Jan 22, 2026 - Europa League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 14, 2026 - Prva HNL
Feb 2, 2026 - Prva HNL
Jan 22, 2026 - Europa League
Dec 20, 2025 - Prva HNL
Dec 11, 2025 - Europa League
Dec 6, 2025 - Prva HNL
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 8, 2026 - Prva HNL
Jan 29, 2026 - Europa League
Jan 25, 2026 - Prva HNL
Dec 14, 2025 - Prva HNL
Dec 1, 2025 - Prva HNL
Nov 27, 2025 - Europa League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 13, 2026 - Jupiler Pro League
Feb 8, 2026 - Jupiler Pro League
Feb 1, 2026 - Jupiler Pro League
Jan 29, 2026 - Europa League
Jan 25, 2026 - Jupiler Pro League
Jan 22, 2026 - Europa League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 8, 2026 - Jupiler Pro League
Jan 29, 2026 - Europa League
Jan 25, 2026 - Jupiler Pro League
Jan 9, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Dec 26, 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
Dec 14, 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 13, 2026 - Jupiler Pro League
Feb 1, 2026 - Jupiler Pro League
Jan 22, 2026 - Europa League
Jan 17, 2026 - Jupiler Pro League
Dec 19, 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
Dec 11, 2025 - Europa League
GNK Dinamo Zagreb against Genk : Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
50 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Nov 25, 2021 - Europa League
Sep 30, 2021 - Europa League
GNK Dinamo Zagreb against Genk Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
I. Filipovic
DefenderK. Theophile Catherine
B. Goda
N. Galesic
MidfielderM. Soldo
P. Horvat
ForwardG. Vidovic
M. Bakrar
C. Varela
M. Lisica
H. Van Crombrugge
E. Doucoure
DefenderY. Medina
A. Palacios
MidfielderN. Sattlberger
K. Nkuba
Y. Sor
R. Mirisola
I. Bangoura
J. Erabi
N. Adedeji-Sternberg
Most goals and assists
GNK Dinamo Zagreb
Genk
D. Beljo
(5 Goals)
D. Heymans
(4 Goals)
, 
Z. El-Ouadi
(4 Goals)
A. Hoxha
(2 Assists)
K. Karetsas
(4 Assists)
GNK Dinamo Zagreb - Genk Key Points
- During the UEL League Phase, both teams scored in three of Dinamo Zagreb's four home games.
- The hosts failed to score in only one of their home games during the League Phase.
- The visitors failed to score in only one of their home games during the League Phase.
- Both teams have scored in four of Genk's last five away games in all competitions.
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Our GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs Genk Prediction
Sure, the first leg of a two-legged knockout tie can often be a cagey affair, though I feel like the early betting market is leaning into that a little too much. Realistically, if we scratch beneath the surface, there seems to be a slightly greater chance of both teams notching at Stadion Maksimir than the early odds would have us believe.
After all, the visitors arrive in fine scoring form on the road, notching at least once in each of their last five away games in all competitions, scoring a total of ten goals during that time. Similarly, the hosts have scored in each of their last five at home, banging in a total of 14 goals. Interestingly, both teams also scored in three of Dinamo Zagreb's four home games during the League Phase.
Our Dinamo Zagreb vs Genk Pick: Both Teams to Score.
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