Dinamo ZagrebReal Betis

Dinamo Zagreb has shown two different faces throughout their Europa League run: in the first three rounds, they collected 7 points, but since then, two straightforward defeats (0-3 Celta, 0-4 Lille) have highlighted the fragility of their defense. In the domestic league, they still dominate (1.8 expected goals per match, 0.9 conceded xG), but they often struggle with the international pace. In contrast, Betis has been unbeaten in 11 away matches (5 wins, 6 draws), averaging 1.9 expected goals even on the road.

Their list of absentees is longer: Junior Firpo, Bellerín, and Isco are unavailable, as well as Amrabat, who has joined the Moroccan national team; however, the key attackers are healthy. For Dinamo, Moris Valinčić, Torrente, and Mudražija are injured, and Ricardo Rodriguez (Betis) is suspended, slightly weakening the visitors' left side, but the play of young Noa Mikić is also uncertain for the Croatians. The statistics project 1.2-1.6 expected goals (total ~2.8), with a slight Betis advantage. The stakes are high for both parties: Betis wants to cement their top-eight position, while Dinamo aims to remain in the top 24, suggesting an open and goal-threatening match where the visitors' minimal quality edge and better form could be decisive. The biggest risk is the aftermath of Betis's recent 3-5 home defeat against Barcelona, but they're generally more stable away.