Sunderland vs GNK Dinamo Zagreb Prediction & Picks - Europa League
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by Carlos Zabala | in Europa League Picks
Sunderland are finding it costly to juggle two equally important competitions, at least in the Premier League, where they sit bottom after a 3-1 defeat to Coventry in their last match. However, the Black Cats have fared better in the Europa League; they managed to beat AZ Alkmaar and Torreense, and after drawing against Lech Poznan, they will return to action on Thursday when they face Dinamo Zagreb.
Le Bris's side have won five times this season, four of those victories coming at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland are the bookmakers' favorites against a Dinamo Zagreb team that has won only one of its last eight European away matches.
The traditional Croatian side, now managed by Kovacevic, has had a bitter week. They had a seemingly easy European match in Zagreb against the Eredivisie side Nijmegen but lost 2-4. Adding insult to injury, they also lost to Rudes in matchday 12 of the Croatian HNL, despite Dinamo being heavy favorites according to pre-match odds.
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Sunderland vs GNK Dinamo Zagreb Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9
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7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 |
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18
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4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
Sunderland and GNK Dinamo Zagreb Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 31, 2026 - Premier League
Oct 28, 2026 - Carabao Cup
Oct 25, 2026 - Premier League
Oct 22, 2026 - Europa League
Oct 18, 2026 - Premier League
Oct 15, 2026 - Europa League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 28, 2026 - Carabao Cup
Oct 25, 2026 - Premier League
Oct 10, 2026 - Premier League
Sep 16, 2026 - Europa League
Sep 12, 2026 - Premier League
Sep 8, 2026 - Carabao Cup
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 31, 2026 - Premier League
Oct 22, 2026 - Europa League
Oct 18, 2026 - Premier League
Oct 15, 2026 - Europa League
Sep 20, 2026 - Premier League
Sep 5, 2026 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 31, 2026 - Prva HNL
Oct 27, 2026 - Prva HNL
Oct 22, 2026 - Europa League
Oct 18, 2026 - Prva HNL
Oct 15, 2026 - Europa League
Oct 10, 2026 - Prva HNL
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 27, 2026 - Prva HNL
Oct 22, 2026 - Europa League
Oct 15, 2026 - Europa League
Sep 20, 2026 - Prva HNL
Sep 5, 2026 - Prva HNL
Aug 22, 2026 - Prva HNL
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 31, 2026 - Prva HNL
Oct 18, 2026 - Prva HNL
Oct 10, 2026 - Prva HNL
Oct 4, 2026 - Croatia Cup
Sep 30, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Sep 16, 2026 - Europa League
Players list
R. Roefs
DefenderT. Hume
O. Alderete
R. Mandava
MidfielderL. O'Nien
N. Sadiki
G. Xhaka
C. Rigg
E. Le Fee
ForwardN. Angulo
B. Brobbey
D. Kotarski
DefenderM. Perez Vinlof
S. Dominguez
N. Galesic
M. Valincic
MidfielderD. Rodriguez
L. Stojkovic
M. Zajc
J. Misic
ForwardD. Beljo
A. Hoxha
Substitutes
M. Ellborg
DefenderT. Meunier
K. Danso
D. Methalie
MidfielderJ. Ahoka
J. Ta Bi
C. Talbi
ForwardW. Isidor
M. Fofana
D. Zagorac
I. Filipovic
DefenderP. Tabinas
B. Goda
MidfielderL. Kacavenda
K. Kravtsov
ForwardI. Almena
A. Stojakovic
M. Orsic
S. Prevljak
L. Ivanusec
M. Lisica
Missing players
N. Mukiele
D. Ballard
MidfielderR. Mundle
Most goals and assists
Sunderland
GNK Dinamo Zagreb
E. Le Fee
(1 Goals)
, 
N. Sadiki
(1 Goals)
,
J. Ahoka
(1 Goals)
, 
T. Tuterov
(1 Goals)
D. Beljo
(3 Goals)
N. Mukiele
(1 Assists)
, 
G. Xhaka
(1 Assists)
, 
N. Angulo
(1 Assists)
M. Perez Vinlof
(1 Assists)
,
L. Stojkovic
(1 Assists)
Sunderland and GNK Dinamo Zagreb Stats in Europa League
Sunderland - GNK Dinamo Zagreb Key Points
- Sunderland is the second-highest shot-taker team in this Europa League campaign
- In 3 of Sunderland's last 4 matches, both teams have scored
- Sunderland had 17 shots in their last Premier League match
- 8 of Dinamo Zagreb's last 10 away matches have seen more than 2.5 goals
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Our Sunderland vs GNK Dinamo Zagreb Prediction
Dinamo looks like a different team when playing at home in Zagreb compared to when playing away. In their last six matches against English teams, they lost three and won three. Historically, the Stadium of Light has been a fortress for the Black Cats in European competitions.
Dynamo closed out their campaign, losing to Rudes in a match where Almena was sent off. That defeat was so surprising that it forced bookmakers to offer odds of +900 for a Rudes victory. Sunderland should capitalize on the doubts surrounding Kovacevic's team.
Our prediction for Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb is: Sunderland -1.
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