The Matchday 5 clash in the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 between Lille (France) and Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) will take place on November 27 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. Lille vs. Dinamo Zagreb: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Lille
The French club started this European competition well. The team defeated Brann (2-1) and Roma (1-0) in the first two matches. However, they then suffered defeats: first, an unexpected home loss to PAOK (3-4), followed by an away defeat to Crvena Zvezda (0-1). Bruno Génésio's side currently sits in 19th position, but they are only two points behind the top eight.
- The team has lost 5 of their last 7 matches in this tournament (2 wins).
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 6 of Lille's last 8 Europa League matches.
- Both teams scored in 7 of the last 9 matches for the French club in this European competition.
Predicted lineup for Lille (4-2-3-1)
Berke Özer – Tiago Santos, Aïssa Mandi, Chancel Mbemba, Calvin Verdonk – Nabil Bentaleb, Ayoub Bouaddi – Félix Correia, Marius Broholm, Ngalayel Mukau – Hamza Igaman.
Dinamo Zagreb
Mario Kovačević's side also started the main stage of the Europa League strongly. In the first two rounds, they defeated Fenerbahçe and Maccabi Tel Aviv with identical 3-1 scores. However, they then drew away to Malmö (1-1), followed by their first defeat in the group stage at home to Celta (0-3). Nevertheless, with 7 points, the Balkan team is in 12th place, just one point away from the top eight.
- Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 matches in this tournament.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 5 of Dinamo's last 6 Europa League games.
- In 12 previous away matches in this European competition, the Croatians have drawn only once (6 wins and 5 losses).
Predicted lineup for Dinamo Zagreb (4-2-3-1)
Ivan Nevistić – Bruno Goda, Scott McKenna, Sergi Dominguez, Kevin Théophile-Catherine – Miha Zajc, Josip Mišić – Dejan Ljubičić, Arber Hodža, Mateo Lisica – Sandro Kulenović.
Referee
John Beaton (Scotland)
Matches – 14 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 91;
Average yellow cards per match – 6.5;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 50%.
Lille vs. Dinamo Zagreb: Match Prediction
Both clubs have a good chance of advancing to the next round of this European competition. At the same time, neither side is yet guaranteed a place in the playoffs. To improve their standings, both teams will need to excel in attacking play, which both the French and Croatians are capable of, as they have demonstrated in the current group stage.
I believe both teams will score in this match. Lille has scored in 11 of their last 12 matches in this tournament. However, they have also conceded in 8 of their last 9 Europa League games. Dinamo has scored in their last 8 matches in this European competition. The Balkans have also conceded in 8 of their last 10 Europa League games.
My prediction – Both teams to score – Yes
