The Round 7 match of the group stage of the 2025/26 Europa League between Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) and FCSB (Romania) will take place on 22 january at Maksimir Stadium. Dinamo Zagreb vs FCSB: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Dinamo Zagreb
A defeat in the previous round against Betis (1:3) was the club's third consecutive loss in the current competition, and the winless run reached four matches. At the same time, the home team has conceded in eight Europa League matches in a row. The squad has conceded 13 goals in total, with only Ludogorets (14) and Maccabi Tel-Aviv (18) having worse figures. Nevertheless, a strong start to the main stage, during which the team collected seven points, keeps the club among the contenders for the play-offs, with just a one-point gap to reach them.
- At least three goals were scored in 7 of the last 8 Europa League matches involving the home team.
- On their own ground in this competition the home team remained unbeaten in 5 of the previous 7 games (4 wins, 1 draw).
- Both teams scored in 5 of the last 7 home Europa League matches of the home team.
Potential Dinamo Zagreb Lineup
Dinamo Zagreb: Ivan Filipovic – Scott McKenna, Sergi Dominguez, Niko Galesic, Matteo Perez Vinlof – Dejan Ljubicic, Josip Misic, Miha Zajc – Dion Beljo, Arber Hodza, Fran Topic.
The squad has defender Moris Valincic, midfielder Ismaël Bennacer and forward Mateo Lisica sidelined with injuries.
FCSB
A victory in the previous round over Feyenoord with a 4:3 scoreline allowed FCSB to break a run of four consecutive losses in the Europa League. In addition, the visiting team scored more than three goals for the first time in six recent matches in this competition. At the same time, FCSB conceded at least two goals for the fourth time in the main stage of the 2025/26 Europa League. The three points earned left the squad among the contenders for the play-offs, with only a one-point deficit to make up.
- At least three goals were scored in 9 of the previous 12 Europa League matches of the visiting team.
- Away from home in this competition the visiting team scored in 6 of the last 8 matches.
- Goals in both halves occurred in 6 of the last 8 away Europa League matches of the visiting team.
Potential FCSB Lineup
FCSB: Stefan Tirnoveanu – Alexandru Pantea, Valentin Cretu, Joiskim Dawa, Mihai Lixandru – Vlad Kirikesh, Yuri Cizotti, 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);
Shown yellow/red cards (including second yellows) – 23;
Average yellow/red cards per match – 2.3;
Shown red cards – 5;
Fouls average per match – 25;
Penalties – 30%.
Dinamo Zagreb vs FCSB: Match Prediction
This will be the home team's final match in the main stage of the 2025/26 Europa League. Given that qualification for the play-offs has not been secured, the squad led by Mario Kovacevic will make every effort to achieve this goal. Even without that, the home team shows good results at Maksimir, remaining unbeaten in 16 of the last 23 Europa League matches at home (15 wins, 4 draws). However, the club regularly concedes goals. Moreover, the team has one of the worst defensive records in the current competition. Nevertheless, the attack compensates for the defensive problems.
The visitors also lack defensive reliability. Only in the first round did FCSB manage a clean sheet, and the opponent then was a debutant in European cups. It was against the Dutch side that the squad of Elias Haralambous recorded its only win in the last four away Europa League matches (1 draw, 2 defeats). But the club needs three points, so the visiting team will go forward and risk leaving space for counterattacks. Achieving a positive result will therefore be extremely difficult, especially given the home team's form.
Taking these facts into account, our prediction: Dinamo Zagreb will not lose and Over 1.5 goals.
Prediction: Dinamo Zagreb Not To Lose And Over 1.5 Goals
* For each team the starting lineup from its previous match is indicated.
