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Din. Zagreb vs FCSB Prediction

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Din. Zagreb

€67.25m

22 Jan15:00
4 : 1

FCSB

€48.42m

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Din. Zagreb vs FCSB Prediction UEFA Europa League

Dinamo Zagreb vs FCSB Prediction: A Historic Rivalry Renewed

The UEFA Europa League brings a fascinating piece of European football history back to life on Thursday, January 22, 2026, as Dinamo Zagreb hosts FCSB at the Stadion Maksimir. This Din. Zagreb vs FCSB prediction dives into a clash where past encounters, current form, and a mountain of data paint a compelling picture for fans and punters alike. With kick-off at 20:00 GMT, the stage is set under the lights in Croatia.

Tactical Setup and Team News

Dinamo Zagreb, sitting pretty at the top of the Croatian league, will aim to translate their domestic fortress form to the European stage. However, manager Mario Kovačević faces a significant headache with a lengthy injury list. The potential absence of captain Mario Kovačević himself, along with key defenders, could disrupt their usual solidity. Their historical head to head advantage—three wins in four competitive European meetings—will boost confidence, but their recent Europa League form (no wins in four) is a concern they must overcome.

FCSB, under Elias Charalambous, travel to Zagreb with a decent run in the competition, having avoided defeat in their last outing. Their domestic results show resilience, but facing Dinamo away is a different challenge. Their squad, while valued lower than Zagreb's, has shown they can spring a surprise, as seen in their away draw against CFR Cluj last year. Key injuries, like to Ionuț Cercel, will test their depth.

Key Factors Influencing the Match

  • Historical Edge: Dinamo Zagreb has won 3 of the 4 competitive European meetings.
  • Home Advantage: Dinamo's strong Prva HNL home record (7 wins) contrasts with their recent European struggles at home.
  • Injury Crisis: Dinamo's missing pieces, especially in defense and leadership, could be their Achilles' heel.
  • Squad Value: The home side's higher market value (€67.25m vs. €48.42m) suggests a qualitative edge on paper.

NerdyTips AI Analysis and Projected Match Flow

Our artificial intelligence has crunched the numbers, from past stats to current betting odds, to generate a detailed projection for this fixture. The algorithm sees Dinamo Zagreb as clear favorites, aligning with the bookmakers' odds of 1.82 for a home win.

The AI's 1x2 prediction is a '1' (home win) with a 5.1/10 trust rating. This confidence stems from the projected dominance in key metrics: 56% ball possession, 14 total shots (4 on target) for Zagreb against FCSB's 8 shots (2 on target). This anticipated control is forecast to materialize in a 1-0 lead at half-time, escalating to a 3-0 final score.

Breaking Down the Profitable Bets

For those looking at the total goals market, our AI identifies the most profitable bet of the match. It projects with a 5.6/10 confidence that the game will see over 1.5 goals, offered at odds of 1.31. Given the predicted 3-0 scoreline and the attacking stats, this seems a logical conclusion. The expectation of 8 total corners (5 for Zagreb) and 4 yellow cards (split evenly) further outlines a match where the home side applies consistent pressure.

  1. Main Bet Suggestion: Over 1.5 total goals at 1.31 odds.
  2. Score Prediction: A 3-0 victory for Dinamo Zagreb.
  3. Supporting Data: Expected home team dominance in shots, possession, and corners.

Final Thoughts on Dinamo Zagreb vs FCSB

This Din. Zagreb vs FCSB prediction hinges on Dinamo's ability to leverage their home strength and historical upper hand, despite the injury woes. FCSB will need to be disciplined and clinical on the counter to disrupt the script. While football always holds room for romance, the data and our AI analysis point towards a comfortable night for the Croatian champions. The numbers suggest goals and home control, making the over 1.5 goals market a solid focal point for this Europa League encounter.

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The best betting football prediction for Din. Zagreb vs FCSB

O1.5 -323

At least 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -323
5/10

1x2 Tip

1 -122

Din. Zagreb is expected to win with odds of -122
5/10

Total Goals

Over 1.5 -323

At least 2 goals will be scored in the match
5/10

Both Teams To Score

No -110

At least one team is not expected to score
4/10

Bet Builder Tip

1X&O1.5 -179

Home win/draw and over 1.5 goals
5/10
Both Teams To Score

Half-Time Score

1:0

Correct Score

3:0

Stats Predictions

1.64
xG
0.94
56%
Ball Possession
44%
14
Total Shots
8
4
Shots on Goal
2
5
Shots Off Goal
3
5
Corners
3
2
Yellow Cards
2

Average / Match

1.5
Expected Goals
1.4
3.8
Total Goals
2.5
2.3
Goals Scored
1.2
1.5
Goals Against
1.3
51%
Possession
56%
13.3
Total Shots
12.6
3.9
Shots on Goal
3.7
5.3
Shots off Goal
6
12.1
Fouls
11.7
5.9
Corners
4.9
1.1
Offsides
1.9
2.33
Yellow Cards
1.75
449
Total Passes
479

Overview Last 10 Matches

5
Wins
4
10
Over 1.5 Goals
7
7
Over 2.5 Goals
5
5
Over 3.5 Goals
1
6
Both Teams Scored
5
0
Unexpected Wins
0
2
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

Din. Zagreb
0 - 0 - 0
FCSB

Profile time Recent Matches of Din. Zagreb

29 Jan Midtjylland Midtjyllan.
-
Din. Zagre. Din. Zagreb
25 JanW Osijek Osijek.
0:3
Din. Zagre. Din. Zagreb
22 JanW Din. Zagreb Din. Zagre.
4:1
FCSB. FCSB
15 JanL Din. Zagreb Din. Zagre.
1:2
Hartberg. Hartberg
20 DecW Din. Zagreb Din. Zagre.
2:0
Lok. Zagre. Lok. Zagreb
14 DecW Slaven Belupo Slaven Bel.
2:5
Din. Zagre. Din. Zagreb
11 DecL Din. Zagreb Din. Zagre.
1:3
Betis. Betis
06 DecD Din. Zagreb Din. Zagre.
1:1
Hajduk Spl. Hajduk Split
01 DecW Gorica Gorica.
0:2
Din. Zagre. Din. Zagreb
27 NovL Lille Lille.
4:0
Din. Zagre. Din. Zagreb

Profile time Recent Matches of FCSB

29 JanFCSB FCSB.
-
Fenerbahce.Fenerbahce
25 JanLFCSB FCSB.
1:4
CFR Cluj.CFR Cluj
22 JanLDin. Zagreb Din. Zagre.
4:1
FCSB.FCSB
16 JanLArges P Arges P.
1:0
FCSB.FCSB
09 JanLBesiktas Besiktas.
2:1
FCSB.FCSB
21 DecWFCSB FCSB.
2:1
Rapid.Rapid
15 DecWUnirea S Unirea S.
0:2
FCSB.FCSB
11 DecWFCSB FCSB.
4:3
Feyenoord.Feyenoord
06 DecDFCSB FCSB.
0:0
Dinamo B.Dinamo B
03 DecLUTA Arad UTA Arad.
3:0
FCSB.FCSB

World - UEFA Europa League World - UEFA Europa League

Team Matches Goals Points
1 Lyon Lyon7
14-3
18
2 Aston Villa Aston Villa7
11-4
18
3 SC Freiburg SC Freiburg7
10-3
17
4 FC Midtjylland FC Midtjylland7
16-8
16
5 SC Braga SC Braga7
11-5
16
6 AS Roma AS Roma7
12-5
15
7 Ferencvarosi TC Ferencvarosi7
12-7
15
8 Real Betis Real Betis7
11-6
14
9 FC Porto FC Porto7
10-6
14
10 Genk Genk7
9-6
13
11 FK Crvena Zvezda FK Crvena7
6-5
13
12 PAOK PAOK7
15-10
12
13 VfB Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart7
12-7
12
14 Celta Vigo Celta Vigo7
14-10
12
15 Bologna Bologna7
11-7
12
16 Nottingham Forest Nottingham7
11-7
11
17 Plzen Plzen7
7-3
11
18 Fenerbahçe Fenerbahçe7
9-6
11
19 Panathinaikos Panathinaikos7
10-8
11
20 Dinamo Zagreb Dinamo Zagreb7
12-14
10
21 Lille Lille7
11-9
9
22 Brann Brann7
9-10
9
23 BSC Young Boys BSC Young Boys7
8-13
9
24 Celtic Celtic7
9-13
8
25 Ludogorets Ludogorets7
11-15
7
26 Feyenoord Feyenoord7
10-13
6
27 FC Basel 1893 FC Basel 18937
9-12
6
28 Red Bull Salzburg Red Bull7
8-12
6
29 FCSB FCSB7
8-15
6
30 GO Ahead Eagles GO Ahead7
6-14
6
31 Sturm Graz Sturm Graz7
4-11
4
32 Rangers Rangers7
4-11
4
33 Nice Nice7
7-14
3
34 Utrecht Utrecht7
3-11
1
35 Malmo FF Malmo FF7
3-13
1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv Maccabi Tel7
2-19
1
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