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UEFA Europa League · League Stage - 4

Sunderland vs Dinamo Zagreb

· Stadium of Light, Sunderland· Referee Andrea Colombo

TipsterGrid prediction Sunderland to win

Bblended with market odds

Predicted score 2 – 1

9% — likeliest score with our pick

Win probability
SunderlandDrawDinamo Zagreb
  • RiskNo edge: the market already prices this — Sunderland is the favourite, not a value bet.
Best market odds
Sunderland1.52 Draw4.82 Dinamo Zagreb6.95

Price as of

Expected return at 1.52: -10.3% per unit staked

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

1X2 probabilities: our model, the de-vigged market and the published blend
SourceSunderlandDrawDinamo Zagreb
Model43%24%33%
Market64%20%15%
Published59%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.

Opened 1.44Now 1.46 +0.02
Median 1X2 prices, first and latest snapshot
SelectionFirstLatestMove
Sunderland1.441.46+0.02
Draw4.674.59-0.08
Dinamo Zagreb6.506.10-0.40

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.

1.89Sunderland
1.62Dinamo Zagreb
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.

01234+ 0 3.9% 3.9% 3.9% 2.1% 1.2% 1 4.7% 10.1% 7.4% 4.0% 2.3% 2 5.3% 8.6% 7.0% 3.8% 2.2% 3 3.4% 5.4% 4.4% 2.4% 1.4% 4+ 2.4% 3.9% 3.2% 1.7% 1.0%

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.

Over 0.5 96%
Over 1.5 87%
Over 2.5 68%
Over 3.5 46%
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

Published probability and fair odds per market
MarketSelectionProbabilityFair odds
1X2Sunderland59%1.69
Draw21%4.70
Dinamo Zagreb20%5.08
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.568%1.47
Under 2.532%3.13
Both teams to scoreYes69%1.45
No31%3.22
Double chance1X (Sunderland or draw)80%1.25
12 (either side)79%1.27
X2 (draw or Dinamo Zagreb)41%2.44
Handicap -1Sunderland 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

Sunderland 2W 2D 2L
Dinamo Zagreb 3W 0D 3L

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

Prediction snapshot Sunderland to win Predicted score 2 – 1 B Bet on Sunderland