Dinamo Zagreb vs Genk Match Analysis and Prediction

The Europa League’s Group H will be back in action this week with Dinamo Zagreb aiming to go a step closer to securing their qualification to the knockout stage of the competition.

However, Genk will have the chance to overtake them in the table if they will be able to get a victory on Thursday night.

Mixed fortunes have followed Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League so far this season, winning half of their games while losing the other two, yet they still managed to secure a strong position.

They are currently at the second position in the table and a victory in this match would leave them in need of just a point to secure a place in the next round during the final game of the group if Rapid Wien can beat West Ham United.

Damir Krznar’s team were at their best form during the previous match in the competition as they took a 3-1 victory over Rapid Wien with goals from Komnen Andric, Josip Sutalo and Bruno Petkovic.

However, Dinamo Zagreb have since failed to win a game when returning to league football, having lost to NK Lokomotiva and drawing with Osijek.

The defeat for Genk on Thursday is one of two occasions where they have lost in the Europa League this season, having managed to win just one game.

The victory came on the opening match, and it is the only time Genk have been able to keep a clean sheet in the competition this season.

John van den Brom’s side has a lot to work on in their defence, having conceded eight goals so far which is more than anybody else in Group H, and has damaged their goal difference.

It could prove a vital thing due to how close the gap is between the teams, but a lose would put an end to their hopes of qualifying into the next round.

Dinamo Zagreb vs Genk head to head

The pair has previously met once in the Europa League this year on 30th September, where Dinamo Zagreb took an away victory by scoring three and keeping a clean sheet.

Genk 0-3 Dinamo Zagreb 30/09/21

Dinamo Zagreb latest home form

Dinamo Zagreb are on a better form at home as they have not lost their last four most recent matches at home, after previously losing 2-0 to West Ham United in the Europa League on 16th September. In the four, they have won two and drawn two, scoring 13 goals and conceding 3 across all tournament.

Dinamo Zagreb 0-2 West Ham United 16/09/21

Dinamo Zagreb 8-0 Hrvatski Dragovoljac 03/10/21

Dinamo Zagreb1-1 Istra 1961 24/10/21

Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 Rapid Vienna 04/11/21

Dinamo Zagreb 1-1 Osijek 20/11/21

Dinamo Zagreb latest away form

Dinamo Zagreb have a seemingly balanced form away despite losing their last away match to Lokomotiva Zagreb in the 1. HNL. They had also lost to Rapied Vienna in the Europa League. In their last five away matches they have won two, drawn one and lost two.

Rijeka 3-3 Dinamo Zagreb 16/10/21

Rapid Vienna 2-1 Dinamo Zagreb 21/10/21

Bijelo Brdo 2-3 Dinamo Zagreb 27/10/21

HNK Gorica 0-2 Dinamo Zagreb 30/10/21

Lokomotiva Zagreb 1-0 Dinamo Zagreb 07/11/21

Genk latest home form

Genk are currently on a mixed form of good and bad performance. Out of their last five matches at home, they have managed to win only one, drawn two and lost two across all competitions. They have scored 6 goals and conceded 9, collecting 5 points in the process.

Genk 3-0 RFC Seraing 26/0921

Genk 0-3 Dinamo Zagreb 30/09/21

Genk 0-3 Gent 24/10/21

Genk 2-2 West Ham United 04/11/21

Genk 1-1 Cercle Brugge 07/11/21

Genk latest away form

Genk’s away form seems not to be a stable one, having lost their last away game despite having had a three-game unbeaten run. Out of their last five most recent away matches, they have won three and lost two across all competitions, scoring 14 goals and conceding 7.

West Ham United 3-0 Genk 21/10/21

Sint-Eloois-Winkel 0-6 Genk 27/10/21

Zulte Waregem 2-6 Genk 31/10/21

OH Leuven 0-2 Genk 11/11/21

Beerschot 2-0 Genk 21/11/21

Dinamo Zagreb news

Petkovic is likely to retain his place in the first XI playing just behind Andric. However, Dinamo Zagreb will be missing Arjan Ademi who has been struggling with an ankle injury since October, while they will be expected to keep their trusted 4-2-3-1 formation for this game.

Genk news

Genk is likely to keep a 4-2-3-1 to allow them to battle their opponents on a man to man basis. Painstil and Junya Ito will provide the width all through the game, while they will be attempting to give service to Paul Onuachu who is expected to lead the line.

Prediction and Odds

A victory for Dinamo Zagreb in this match could be vital for them to progress if the other results favour them, and that is enough to get them to score.

Genk have had defensive problems in the competition and that is most likely going to be the same case in this game. So we can predict a home win.

Odds: 1 2.45 X 3.50 2 2.95

Probable outcomes

Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 Genk 

Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 Genk

Dinamo Zabreb 3-0 Genk

Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 Genk

Dinamo Zagreb 3-2 Genk

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