The Round 7 match of the Europa League 2025/26 group stage between Dinamo Zagreb and FCSB will take place on 22 January at Maksimir Stadium. Dinamo Zagreb vs FCSB: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Dinamo Zagreb
The defeat in the last round to Betis (1:3) was Dinamo Zagreb's third in a row in the current edition of the competition, and the winless run reached four matches. The team, coached by Mario Kovacevic, has conceded in eight consecutive Europa League games. In total, the side have 13 goals conceded, a worse record only at Ludogorets Razgrad (14) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (18). Nevertheless, a strong start to the main stage, during which they collected seven points, keeps the team among the contenders for the play-offs, with the gap to the qualifying positions standing at just one point.
- At least three goals were scored in 7 of the last 8 Europa League matches involving the team.
- At home in this competition the team has avoided defeat in 5 of the previous 7 games (4 wins, 1 draw).
- Both teams scored in 5 of the last 7 home Europa League meetings for the team.
Potential Dinamo Zagreb Lineup (4-3-3)*
Ivan Filipovic – Scott McKenna, Sergi Dominguez, Niko Galesic, Matteo Perez Vinloef – Dejan Ljubicic, Josip Misic, Miha Zajc – Dion Beljo, Arber Hoxha, Fran Topic.
Injured: defender Moris Valincic, midfielder Ismael Bennacer and forward Mateo Lisica.
FCSB
The victory in the last round over Feyenoord (4:3) allowed FCSB to end a run of four defeats in the Europa League. The team scored more than three goals in a Europa League match for the first time in six games. However, FCSB have conceded at least two goals on the main stage of the Europa League 2025/26 on four occasions already. The three points gained have kept the team coached by Elias Charalambous among the contenders for the play-offs, with the gap to the qualifying positions standing at only one point.
- At least three goals were scored in 9 of the last 12 Europa League games involving the team.
- Away in this competition the team found the net in 6 of the last 8 meetings.
- A goal in both halves occurred in 6 of FCSB's last 8 away Europa League matches.
Potential FCSB Lineup (4-5-1)*
Stefan Tirnovanu – Alexandru Pantea, Valentin Cretu, Joyskim Dawa, Mihai Lixandru – Vlad Chiriches, Yuri Chisotti, Darius Olaru, Mihai Toma, Florin Tanase – Daniel Birligea.
Defender Mihai Popescu is injured.
Referee
Sander van der Eijk (Netherlands)
Matches – 10 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow/red Cards Shown (including second yellows) – 23;
Average Yellow Cards Per Match – 2.3;
Red Cards – 5;
Fouls Average Per Match – 25;
Penalties – 30%.
Dinamo Zagreb vs FCSB: Match Prediction
For Dinamo Zagreb this will be the final home match of the main stage of the Europa League 2025/26. Given that qualification for the play-offs is not yet secured, the home side will make every effort to achieve that objective. Even without that, the team demonstrate strong home form in the Europa League, avoiding defeat in 16 of their last 23 matches (15 wins, 4 draws). However, the club regularly concede goals. Moreover, the team have one of the worst goals-against records in the current edition of the competition. Nevertheless, the attack compensates for defensive problems.
FCSB also lack defensive stability. Only in the first round did the visiting team keep a clean sheet, and that opponent was a European debutant. It was against the Dutch side that the team coached by Elias Charalambous secured their only win in the last four away Europa League fixtures (1 draw, 2 defeats). But the club need three points, so the visitors will go forward and risk exposing themselves to the counterattack. Therefore, achieving a positive result will be extremely difficult, especially given the home side's form.
Taking these facts into account, our prediction:
Prediction: Dinamo Zagreb Double Chance And Over 1.5 Goals
* For each team the starting lineup shown is from their previous match.
