Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb prediction, preview and tip
Match overview
Sunderland host Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 5 November, kicking off at 21:00 WAT at Stadium of Light. Sunderland sit 11th with 7 points from 4 games (in the top half), while Dinamo Zagreb are 9th on 7 (in the top half). The gap is down to goal difference, so three points here could swap their places.
Form guide
Sunderland – form over the last 5: LWDDL Most recently they lost to Coventry 1–3 on the road. They score 1.2 and concede 1.5 per game.
Dinamo Zagreb – form over the last 5: LWLWW Most recently they lost to Rudes 0–1 on the road. On their travels they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They score 1.8 and concede 1.5 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model projects Sunderland 1.9 – 0.7 Dinamo Zagreb in expected goals – roughly 2.6 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 53% for over 2.5, 53% for both teams to score.
Betting angles
Match result chances: Sunderland 65% · draw 21% · Dinamo Zagreb 14%.
Both teams to score: yes (53%) at 1.80.
Our tip before kick-off
Before kick-off we picked Over 1.5 goals, rated at 76% confidence at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Sunderland 2–0 Dinamo Zagreb. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.
Result chances
Sunderland65%fair 1.53 · @1.45
Draw21%fair 4.72 · @4.75
Dinamo Zagreb14%fair 7.33 · @6.50
2.60Expected goals
1.88Sunderland xG
0.72Dinamo Zagreb xG
53%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
2–013%
1–110%
2–19%
3–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: Sunderland 1.9 – 0.7 Dinamo Zagreb expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sunderland to win✗
65%
1.53
1.45
Double chance
Sunderland or draw✗
86%
1.16
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.87
1.80
Draw no bet
Sunderland (draw no bet)✗
83%
1.21
–
Asian handicap
Sunderland -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
65%
1.54
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.90
1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.46
1.50
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
1.20
First team to score
Sunderland to score first✗
67%
1.49
–
Half-time result
Sunderland ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.18
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sunderland / FT Sunderland✗
41%
2.42
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.58
–
Recent results
Sunderland – last 6
LWDDLW
31 Oct
@ Coventry
1–3
L
28 Oct
vs Brentford
3–2
W
25 Oct
vs Leeds
0–0
D
22 Oct
@ Lech Poznan
1–1
D
18 Oct
@ Bournemouth
0–2
L
15 Oct
@ Torreense
2–1
W
1.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Dinamo Zagreb – last 6
LWLWWL
31 Oct
@ Rudes
0–1
L
27 Oct
vs HNK Rijeka
2–1
W
22 Oct
vs NEC Nijmegen
2–4
L
18 Oct
@ NK Slaven Belupo
5–1
W
15 Oct
vs Anderlecht
1–0
W
10 Oct
@ HNK Hajduk Split
1–2
L
1.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sunderland and Dinamo Zagreb.
What is the prediction for Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb?
On our numbers Sunderland have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Dinamo Zagreb 14%.
How many goals will there be in Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb?
Our predicted score is Sunderland 2–0 Dinamo Zagreb, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb?
Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb (UEFA Europa League) kicks off on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 21:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadium of Light.
Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
