Dinamo Zagreb vs Anderlecht prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On October 15, 2026, the second matchday of the Europa League league phase will feature a clash between Dinamo Zagreb and Anderlecht. Both sides will be looking to secure a positive result in this showdown.
Dinamo Zagreb vs Anderlecht: team and expert analysis
The Zagreb club reclaimed the league title in the spring after a one-year absence. They are leading the standings again, although points have already been dropped, including a defeat. In their latest outing, they once again came away empty-handed against Hajduk in Split, losing 1-2. The historic Brussels powerhouse finished fourth last season. They are currently winning more than half of their matches. After the international break, they also defeated Cercle Brugge 2-1.
The Croatians began the summer in Champions League qualifying. After getting past Thun and Žalgiris Kaunas, they were beaten by Viking — drawing 2-2 at home before losing 1-3 in Norway. After switching to the current competition, they were held to a goalless draw by Hapoel Be'er Sheva in a match that was formally played away from home.
The Belgians began their Europa League campaign in July. In qualifying, they overcame Hammarby, PAOK and Kairat. However, in the league phase they suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Lyon, conceding twice in the first half and replying with just one goal after the break.
Previous matches: Dinamo Zagreb vs Anderlecht
In 2009, also in the Europa League, the sides traded victories. Nine years later, after an away win, the Croatians settled for a goalless draw at home.
A new home victory is expected here. However, the visitors have their own strengths — our pick is "both teams to score" (odds – 1.75).
Dinamo Zagreb vs Anderlecht: key statistics and trends
- Dinamo Zagreb have not won any of their last three European matches
- Dinamo Zagreb score an average of 2.25 goals and concede 1.38 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 63% of Dinamo Zagreb matches, while the average total is 3.63 goals per game
- Anderlecht have won five of their last seven league matches
- Anderlecht score an average of 1.13 goals and concede 0.75 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 25% of Anderlecht matches, while the average total is 1.88 goals per game
Dinamo Zagreb vs Anderlecht: possible starting lineups
Dinamo Zagreb play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Kotarski - Goda, McKenna, Dominguez, Galesic - Misic - Kacavenda, Orsic, Stojkovic, Lisica - Hoxha
Anderlecht play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Coosemans - Augustinsson, Petro, Omobamidele, Maamar - Winkler, Aman Romeo, Liatsos, Ambros - Osagie, Cvetkovic
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