Matchday 6 of the 2025/26 Europa League group stage between Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) and Betis (Spain) will take place on December 11 at Maksimir Stadium. Dinamo Zagreb – Betis: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Dinamo Zagreb
Croatian side Dinamo began their Europa League campaign with a three-game unbeaten run (2 wins, 1 draw), but form has since dropped sharply and they failed to collect any points in the following two matches. Both defeats were heavy and goalless: the club lost to Celta and Lille by a combined score of 0-7. Prior to those two goalless games Dinamo had scored in 12 consecutive European matches. Meanwhile, the Croats have conceded in every match of the current Europa League season and have now gone seven games in the competition without keeping a clean sheet. In the standings Dinamo sit 23rd and are close to the relegation zone, although they are only three points shy of the top eight.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Dinamo's last 7 Europa League matches.
- At least two goals were scored in 6 of Dinamo's last 7 home games in this competition.
- The team has not lost with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of their last 7 home matches in the Europa League.
Predicted line-up Dinamo Zagreb (4-2-3-1)
Ivan Filipović – Noa Mikić, Scott McKenna, Sergi Domínguez, Matteo Vinlef – Miha Zajc, Josip Mišić – Dejan Ljubičić, Arber Hođa, Mateo Lisica – Monsef Bakrar.
Due to fitness issues defenders Raúl Torrente, Moreno Živković and Moris Valinčić, midfielder Mateo Lisica and forward Cardozo Valera are unavailable. Noah Mikić’s participation is doubtful.
Betis
The Seville side remain unbeaten in this Europa League campaign — only three other clubs share that record. The opening phase was uninspiring: after the first three matchdays Betis had two draws and sat 16th in the overall table. However, two successive wins have propelled them into the top five. They lie one point behind Lyon at the summit. Notably, Betis have conceded just three goals in the Europa League so far this season — fewer than everyone except Viktoria Plzeň and Lyon (two each).
- Both teams scored in 5 of Betis's last 6 Europa League matches.
- Betis have conceded no more than one goal in five consecutive away games in this competition.
- At least one side failed to score in five of Betis's last away matches in the Europa League.
Predicted line-up Betis (4-2-3-1)
Alvaro Valles – Ángel Ortiz, Diego Llorente, Nathan, Ricardo Rodriguez – Sergi Altimira, Sofyan Amrabat – Isco, Antony Matheus, Abde Ezzalzouli – Cucho Hernandez.
Defender Ricardo Rodriguez is serving a suspension. Hector Bellerín and Junior Firpo, as well as midfielder Isco, are injured. Sofyan Amrabat is a doubt for the match.
Referee
Goga Kikacheishvili (Georgia)
Matches – 5 (International fixtures, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellow) – 20;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 40%.
Dinamo Zagreb – Betis: Match Prediction
Dinamo did not lose in their first three Europa League matches, collecting seven points from nine, but a sharp downturn has followed. In November the club suffered two consecutive defeats, both heavy and without scoring. They leaked seven goals to Celta and Lille and failed to score in either game. Dinamo's winless run in the competition has reached three matches, and they are sliding closer to the relegation zone in the standings.
Betis, by contrast, remain unbeaten in the Europa League. After five matchdays the side have 11 points and arrived in Zagreb off the back of two successive wins. Those results have earned them a deserved place among the tournament leaders. Even on the road Betis have avoided defeat in 8 of their last 11 Europa League matches, winning seven of those 11.
My prediction – Betis with a handicap (0)
* The starting line-up shown for each team is the XI they fielded in their previous match in this competition.
