- Team form: Anderlecht have won their last three games, including both of their last two away.
- Recent form: Dinamo Zagreb have won two, drawn one, and lost two of their last five.
- Prediction: Anderlecht are expected to win this game.
An early test for the Belgians
The UEFA Europa League 2026-2027 group stage throws up some interesting games each season, but few are as relevant this early as GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs Anderlecht on Thursday.
The Croatian champions are 17th on the standings with one point from one game, while Anderlecht are 22nd with zero points from one match.
Anderlecht have had a few days longer to prepare for this game after they kicked off their Pro League 2026/2027 with a 3-0 win over Zulte-Waregem last weekend, which followed a 3-0 friendly win over Stade de Reims on Saturday and a 2-1 away win at Cercle Brugge to start the season.
Dinamo Zagreb have had to play twice, picking up a 4-0 win away to Vukovar 1991 in the Croatia Cup 2026/2027 last time out, that following a 2-1 defeat away to Hajduk Split in their first HNL 2026/2027 fixture.
An interesting clash of styles
Tactics
Mario Kovacevic's Dinamo approach is compact and built on a structure-first shape, which allows them to play on the break.
Vitor Bruno has Anderlecht pressing high and playing with sharp tempo, which should mean a lively game on Thursday if the visitors' early-season form is anything to go by.
Betting and predictions
The market has Anderlecht as 3.6 favourites to win this match, which reflects their edge on paper.
However, we'll take the odds and back them to come away with the win, while the 1.8 on Over 2.5 goals and 1.65 on Both Teams to Score – Yes also appeal.
Beljo is the danger man for Dinamo
Dion Drena Beljo has been the main goal threat for Dinamo Zagreb so far this season, scoring three of his team's ten goals in their last five games, while Tawfik Bentayeb has been in the groove for Anderlecht with three of their seven goals in their last five matches.
- Mihajlo Cvetkovic leads the Europa League goalscoring charts for Anderlecht with one goal in one game.
- Ali Maamar has one assist in one Europa League 2026-2027 fixture and looks likely to contribute again here.
