Dinamo Zagreb’s home record meets NEC Nijmegen’s away test

Home control meets an away problem

The key question at Stadion Maksimir is whether NEC Nijmegen can change the pattern shown by the league-stage data. Dinamo Zagreb have won their only home game this season, scoring 1 goal and conceding 0. NEC have lost their only away game, scoring 0 goals and conceding 5, with no away clean sheet.

What the provisional table says

In the provisional UEFA Europa League standings, Dinamo are ranked #14 with 4 points from 2 games, while NEC are ranked #27 with 1 point from 2 games. Dinamo are 3 points ahead of NEC (4 v 1). Juventus lead the league with 6 points; Dinamo trail by 2 and NEC by 5. Dinamo’s listed form is Draw, Win across 2 matches, most recent first. NEC’s is Loss, Draw across 2 matches, also most recent first.

Availability could shape the question

Dinamo list R. Mudrazija, I. Nevistic, N. Nsoki, P. Tabinas and F. Topic as off the roster, while A. Stojakovic is out with a foot injury. NEC list I. Hansen-Aaroen and A. Tahaui as off the roster; E. Mor, B. Nuytinck and P. Sandler are unavailable with groin, ankle and other injuries respectively. D. Tadic is questionable with an injury.

Dinamo have used 4-1-4-1 in 2 matches; NEC have used 3-4-2-1 and 3-4-3 once each. At kickoff, can NEC keep Dinamo from extending its perfect home record in this league season?