Dinamo Zagreb vs Celta: Europa League Matchday 4 Preview and Prediction
On November 6, 2025, Dinamo Zagreb will host Celta Vigo in the fourth round of the UEFA Europa League group stage. Both sides are eager to secure a victory to strengthen their chances of advancing to the play-offs.
Team Form and Season Overview
Dinamo Zagreb
The Croatian giants saw their impressive championship streak end last season and are now striving to reclaim the title, though Hajduk remains strong competition. In Europe, Dinamo have been performing well, recording confident 3-1 victories over Fenerbahce at home and Maccabi Tel Aviv in a nominal away match. Their only minor setback came in Sweden against Malmö, finishing 1-1.
Celta Vigo
The Spanish side has climbed to seventh in La Liga, securing their first league win only in the tenth attempt after seven 1-1 draws. In Europe, they returned to the Europa League with a 1-2 loss in Stuttgart, but bounced back with a 3-1 home win over PAOK and a 2-1 victory against Nice, boosting their chances of reaching the knockout stages.
Key Statistics and Trends
Dinamo Zagreb
Won 2 out of 3 Europa League matches
Average goals scored: 2.2 per match
Average goals conceded: 0.8 per match
Celta Vigo
Won 2 consecutive tournament matches
Average goals scored: 1.1 per match
Average goals conceded: 1.3 per match
Probable Starting Lineups
Dinamo Zagreb (4-2-3-1): Nevistić – Goda, McKenna, Dominguez, Valinčić – Hodža, Mišić – Zajc, Ljubičić, Lisica – Beljo
Celta Vigo (4-2-3-1): Radu – Alonso, Starfelt, Fernandez, Carreira – Roman, Beltrán – U. Álvarez, Zaragoza, Duran – Aspas
Previous Encounters
This will be the first-ever meeting between Dinamo Zagreb and Celta Vigo, making the match a fresh European clash.
Match Prediction
Celta are considered favorites even away from home, but Dinamo Zagreb are experienced and capable of creating chances. Expect an open, attacking match with goals from both sides.
Predicted Score: Dinamo Zagreb 2 – 2 Celta Vigo
Betting Suggestion: Total over 2.5 goals (odds ~1.92)
