Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb preview
In the UEFA Europa League fixture between Sunderland and Dinamo Zagreb, Sunderland has a 60% probability of winning, while Dinamo Zagreb stands at 19%. The most likely scoreline predicted by our model is 2-1, with a 9% chance. Sunderland's expected goals are 1.89, compared to Dinamo Zagreb's 1.62, indicating a slight edge for the home side.
However, Sunderland's recent form shows inconsistency with a record of L-W-D-D-L-W, while Dinamo Zagreb has a mixed record of L-W-L-W-W-L. This variance in form could impact the match outcome, despite Sunderland's stronger statistical indicators. The model also suggests a 68% likelihood of over 2.5 goals and a 69% chance for both teams to score, adding further intrigue to the matchup.
Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb: model vs market
| Source | Sunderland | Draw | Dinamo Zagreb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 43% | 24% | 33% |
| Market | 64% | 20% | 15% |
| Published | 59% | 21% | 20% |
| Edge | -5% | +1% | +4% |
Edge = our published probability minus the de-vigged market probability. Published = the blend of both that backs every number on this page. Best available price on the pick: 1.52, recorded — the top price across the 10 books we record, each at its own last update. Expected return at that price: -10.3% per unit staked (published probability × price − 1).
Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb odds movement
Median bookmaker price on Sunderland, 12 snapshots since 2026-10-30.
| Selection | First | Latest | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 1.44 | 1.46 | +0.02 |
| Draw | 4.67 | 4.59 | -0.08 |
| Dinamo Zagreb | 6.50 | 6.10 | -0.40 |
A shortening price means the market has moved towards that outcome. Median across all recorded bookmakers, not one book's line.
Sunderland and Dinamo Zagreb expected goals
The goal rate the model gives each side in this fixture, from xG-based attack and defence ratings.
- Total expected goals
- 3.51
- Attack rating (Sunderland / Dinamo Zagreb)
- 1.12 / 1.24
- Defence rating (Sunderland / Dinamo Zagreb)
- 1.09 / 1.09
Ratings are relative to the league average (1.00); lower defence rating = fewer goals conceded per match.
Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb score probability
Every scoreline the model gives this match, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker = likelier.
Rows: Sunderland goals. Columns: Dinamo Zagreb goals. Outlined cell = most likely scoreline.
Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb goals probability
Chance of the match clearing each total, read off the same score matrix as the heatmap.
- Both teams to score
- 69%
- No goals (0–0)
- 4%
Over 4.5 and higher fall inside the 4+ buckets and cannot be read off a 0–4 grid, so they are not shown.
All markets for Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb
| Market | Selection | Probability | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Sunderland | 59% | 1.69 |
| Draw | 21% | 4.70 | |
| Dinamo Zagreb | 20% | 5.08 | |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 | 68% | 1.47 |
| Under 2.5 | 32% | 3.13 | |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 69% | 1.45 |
| No | 31% | 3.22 | |
| Double chance | 1X (Sunderland or draw) | 80% | 1.25 |
| 12 (either side) | 79% | 1.27 | |
| X2 (draw or Dinamo Zagreb) | 41% | 2.44 | |
| Handicap -1 | Sunderland win by 2+ | 24% | 4.10 |
| Push (exactly one goal) | 19% | — |
Fair odds = 1 / probability — the break-even price implied by the published probability. Correct-score probabilities are on the heatmap above.
Sunderland and Dinamo Zagreb recent form
Last 6 completed matches, all competitions, newest on the right.
Home vs away this season
Sunderland at home
- Record (W-D-L)
- 1-0-0
- Win rate
- 100%
- Goals for / match
- 1.00
- Goals against / match
- 0.00
- Clean sheets
- 1 of 1
Dinamo Zagreb away
- Record (W-D-L)
- 0-1-0
- Win rate
- 0%
- Goals for / match
- 0.00
- Goals against / match
- 0.00
- Clean sheets
- 1 of 1
League matches this season before kick-off: Sunderland at home only, Dinamo Zagreb away only.
Injuries & availability
Sunderland absences
-
A. Browne
off the roster
-
C. Talbi
off the roster
- D. Ballard muscle injury
-
H. Diarra
muscle injury
-
J. Angulo
off the roster
-
J. Ta Bi
off the roster
-
M. Ellborg
off the roster
- N. Mukiele concussion
-
R. Mundle
knee injury
Dinamo Zagreb absences
-
F. Topic
off the roster
-
I. Nevistic
off the roster
-
N. Nsoki
off the roster
-
P. Tabinas
off the roster
-
R. Mudrazija
off the roster
- S. McKenna inactive
-
S. Radeljic
inactive
Reported injuries and suspensions from our data provider; confirmed line-ups appear about 40 minutes before kick-off.
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Before and after this match
- Sunderland, previous: Coventry v Sunderland analysis
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- Dinamo Zagreb, previous: Dinamo Zagreb v NEC Nijmegen analysis