Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb sets the stage for a compelling UEFA Europa League clash as Dinamo Zagreb hosts NEC Nijmegen on October 22, 2026, at 16:45. Both sides are looking to bolster their standings in this crucial third round of the league stage. Dinamo Zagreb enters the match with mixed recent form, recording two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six fixtures. They have scored 9 goals while conceding 10, following a recent 2-1 defeat to HNK Hajduk Split. NEC Nijmegen arrives in Croatia enduring a difficult run; they are winless in their last six matches, managing three draws and three losses. They have netted 5 goals while allowing 15, coming off the back of a 1-1 draw against Ajax. There are no previous head-to-head meetings between these two clubs in our records. As the teams prepare to face each other for the first time, the outcome remains highly unpredictable. Dinamo will hope their home advantage proves decisive, while NEC Nijmegen will be desperate to snap their winless streak and secure a morale-boosting result in this demanding European encounter.