Dinamo Zagreb vs Fenerbahce Predictions

Domestic success may be at the top of the agenda for most sides who enter the Europa League, but a run in a major European competition can never been seen as a bad thing. That is exactly what fans of both Dinamo Zagreb and Fenerbahçe will be hoping this season has in store for them but if they are to achieve those aims, then they will need a good start.

Despite winning the Croatian top division 19 times already, the hosts will be delighted with how they have started the season. Zagreb are top of the league after seven games, but they will know the level of competition will be much higher this Thursday evening. It is a jump which they have frequently struggled to make in the past as they have won just two of their previous 14 matches in this competition.

Making the trip to Croatia is a Fenerbahçe side who still have plenty to prove after a difficult start to the season. The Turkish giants have lost three of their previous four outings and with just six points in their opening five domestic league matches, it is hard to see how they will be able to turn that form on its head when they enter into European competition.

Although the hosts have frequently struggled to win in Europe, the form of both of these sides is hard to ignore. Given that Zagreb will be full of confidence and have home advantage to boot, we think that backing them to claim all three points represents the best opportunity of a decent return from this fixture.