Match report
Dinamo Zagreb 2-4 NEC Nijmegen: match report
NEC Nijmegen stunned Dinamo Zagreb with a 4-2 victory in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday at Maksimir Stadium.
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NEC Nijmegen defeated Dinamo Zagreb 4-2 in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday at Maksimir Stadium. The match saw a flurry of goals and key moments that turned the tide in favour of the visitors.
Clement Bischoff opened the scoring for NEC Nijmegen in the 25th minute with an assist from Noe Lebreton, making it 1-0. Dinamo Zagreb equalised in the 33rd minute through Dion Drena Beljo, assisted by Matteo Perez Vinlöf. Beljo then scored again just four minutes later, putting Zagreb ahead 2-1.
Just before half-time, Bryan Linssen levelled the match for NEC Nijmegen in the 45th minute, assisted by Bischoff. In the second half, Linssen struck again in the 54th minute, giving NEC Nijmegen a 3-2 lead with help from Darko Nejašmić. Tjaronn Chery sealed the victory for NEC Nijmegen with a goal in the 80th minute, making it 4-2.
Dion Drena Beljo received a yellow card for Dinamo Zagreb in the 23rd minute. Noe Lebreton of NEC Nijmegen was booked in the 44th minute, and Clement Bischoff received a yellow card in stoppage time.
In terms of statistics, Dinamo Zagreb had 59% possession compared to NEC Nijmegen's 41%. Zagreb recorded 10 shots on target, while Nijmegen had 5. The home side earned 5 corners, while the visitors had 2. Dinamo Zagreb committed 11 fouls, and NEC Nijmegen had 18, with Zagreb making 1 save and Nijmegen making 7.
Going into the game, Dinamo Zagreb were in 14th place with 4 points from 2 matches, while NEC Nijmegen were in 27th place with 1 point from 2 matches. This result will impact the league table significantly.
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Before the game: Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen preview: form & prediction
Dinamo Zagreb will face NEC Nijmegen in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday at 17:45 BST at Maksimir in Zagreb.
Dinamo Zagreb are in strong form, winning four of their last five matches. Their recent results include a 5-1 victory over NK Slaven Belupo and a 1-0 win against Anderlecht. They suffered one loss to HNK Hajduk Split, finishing 2-1.
Currently, Dinamo Zagreb sit 14th in the league table with 4 points from 2 matches, having won 1 and drawn 1, scoring 1 goal and conceding none.
In contrast, NEC Nijmegen have struggled recently, failing to win any of their last five matches, with four draws and one loss. Their last match ended in a 2-2 draw against Fortuna Sittard. They also drew 1-1 with Levski Sofia and Ajax.
NEC Nijmegen are positioned 27th in the league table, with 1 point from 2 matches, having drawn 1 and lost 1, scoring 1 goal and conceding 6.
In head-to-head records, this will be a key match for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the group stage.
According to the odds, Dinamo Zagreb are the bookmakers' favourites for this match.
Match Events
All events- 90+2'Clement Bischoff
- 90'Tjaronn Chery(Out: Willum Thor Willumsson)
- 90'Bryan Linssen(Out: Kaj Sierhuis)
- 81'Deveron Fonville(Out: Kevin Kers)
- 81'Perr Schuurs(Out: Gabriel·Bras)
- 80'Tjaronn Chery(2 - 4)
- 76'Dennis Geiger(Out: Jamiro Monteiro)
- 76'Matteo Perez Vinlöf(Out: Bruno Goda)
Match Statistics
All stats- 59%Possession41%
- 2.50Expected Goals (xG)1.20
- 10Shots on Target5
- 5Corners2
- 11Fouls18
Prediction
Live win probability
Dinamo Zagreb 1%Draw 6%NEC Nijmegen 93%
NEC Nijmegen is most likely to win the game against Dinamo Zagreb.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionUEFA Europa League · League Stage 3
- VenueMaksimir, Zagreb · 35123
- RefereeLukjancukas, Manfredas
- ForecastCloudy, 12.7°C
Last five games
Dinamo ZagrebWLWWL
NEC NijmegenDWDDD
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |  Sparta Praha | 3 | +2 | 4 |
| 17 |  Levski Sofia | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 18 | Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 19 |  Sturm Graz | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| 20 | NEC Nijmegen | 3 | -3 | 4 |
| 21 |  RB Salzburg | 3 | -3 | 4 |
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Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen: result, stats & highlights
Dinamo Zagreb and NEC Nijmegen finished 2-4 in the UEFA Europa League (League Stage 3) at Maksimir. Played: (your local time).
Dinamo Zagreb are 18th in the table on 4 points; NEC Nijmegen are 20th on 4.
Recent form: Dinamo Zagreb WLWWL, NEC Nijmegen DWDDD.
Head-to-head (last 1): Dinamo Zagreb 0 wins, 0 draws, NEC Nijmegen 1 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.