Croatia Dinamo Zagreb – NEC Nijmegen Netherlands

Dinamo Zagreb - NEC Nijmegen: head to head and statistics

On 22 Oct 2026, a direct clash will take place as Dinamo Zagreb host NEC Nijmegen. According to the Euroranking algorithm, Dinamo Zagreb enter as favorites with a 55% win chance, compared to 21% for NEC Nijmegen. Looking at their last 5 outings, Dinamo Zagreb have secured 2 wins, 1 draw, and suffered 2 losses. The opposition, NEC Nijmegen, complete their last 5 outings with a tally of 0 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. The Elo ranking gives Dinamo Zagreb a rating of 1570 points, compared with 1465 for NEC Nijmegen.

Matches 2026/27

22 Oct 2026 Dinamo Zagreb 55% 24% 21% NEC Nijmegen 2026/27 Europa League League phase – Matchday 3

The percentages are calculated based on the difference in team strength according to our own rating system. The model converts this difference into the probability of either team winning, while the probability of a draw depends on how evenly matched the teams are — the smaller the gap in strength, the higher the chance of a draw.

Ranking position – UEFA

Club 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 Total
55 Croatia Dinamo Zagreb 9.000 7.000 9.000 14.000 7.500 46.500
– Netherlands NEC Nijmegen 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

Form in recent games

Dinamo Zagreb
10 Oct 2026 1:2 🚌 Hajduk Split League
20 Sep 2026 3:2 🏠 Lokomotiva Zagreb League
16 Sep 2026 0:0 🚌 Hapoel Beer Sheva Europa League
12 Sep 2026 2:4 🚌 NK Osijek League
5 Sep 2026 1:0 🏠 HNK Gorica League
NEC Nijmegen
10 Oct 2026 1:1 🚌 Ajax Amsterdam Eredivisie
20 Sep 2026 1:1 🏠 Go Ahead Eagles Eredivisie
17 Sep 2026 0:5 🚌 Juventus FC Europa League
12 Sep 2026 0:3 🚌 SC Cambuur Eredivisie
8 Sep 2026 2:2 🏠 Excelsior Rotterdam Eredivisie

Elo Ranking

Club Elo Last changes
100 Croatia Dinamo Zagreb 1570 -10.70 +3.15 +2.09 -14.77 +2.31 -4.98 -16.74 +4.26 -6.80 +1.47
189 Netherlands NEC Nijmegen 1465 +4.48 -2.75 -4.89 -15.01 -4.70 -10.01 +7.95 -5.49 -10.02 +4.52
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In the last 30 days, Dinamo Zagreb lost 20.23 pts in Elo rating. This figure indicates a decline in form. The biggest gain in that period was +3.15 pts after the match against Lokomotiva Zagreb (3:2, 20 Sep 2026), while the largest loss in that period was -14.77 pts after the match against NK Osijek (2:4, 12 Sep 2026). In the last 30 days, NEC Nijmegen lost 18.17 pts in Elo rating. This figure indicates a decline in form. The biggest gain in that period was +4.48 pts after the match against Ajax Amsterdam (1:1, 10 Oct 2026), while the largest loss in that period was -15.01 pts after the match against SC Cambuur (0:3, 12 Sep 2026). Read more about our methodology »

FAQ

The next match between Dinamo Zagreb and NEC Nijmegen will take place on 22 Oct 2026.