{"id":1434562,"date":"2026-02-24T10:53:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1434562"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:53:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:53:35","slug":"match-preview-genk-vs-dinamo-zagreb-26-02-26-europa-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-genk-vs-dinamo-zagreb-26-02-26-europa-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Genk vs Dinamo Zagreb: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Genk face Dinamo Zagreb in a European clash that brings together two sides with very different recent fortunes. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having won the reverse Europa League<\/a> fixture 3-1 just days ago, Genk return home knowing another strong attacking performance could edge them closer to qualification. Dinamo, meanwhile, are desperate to shore up a leaky defence and keep their campaign alive. Kick-off is set for 20:00 on Thursday at the Cegeka Arena, where both teams will be looking to seize the initiative in a wide-open group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Genk\u2019s superior attacking stats and Dinamo Zagreb\u2019s defensive frailties, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re particularly confident in a Genk win at home, given the combination of high chance creation and Dinamo\u2019s struggles to keep clean sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Genk to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n21\/20 @ Bet365<\/a>
(48.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Genk because they’ve scored 20 goals in 11 European matches and boast one of the competition’s highest expected goals tallies (21.63). Dinamo have conceded 19 in 9, with zero clean sheets, and recently lost the reverse fixture 3-1 at home.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Bet365<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here as Dinamo have netted in all three recent head-to-heads and Genk are not infallible at the back (11 conceded in 11), while both teams average close to 50% possession and a similar passing accuracy, suggesting chances at both ends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Genk showed their superiority in the group stages, finishing with six more points than their Croatian opponents. This trend continued in the first leg of this tie, with Genk picking up a 3-1 win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Genk<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n+4<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dinamo Zagreb<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n-4<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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