The big picture

Dinamo Zagreb come in 9th on the ladder with 7 points; Bayer Leverkusen are 7th on 9. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.

Dinamo Zagreb are 2–1–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1 against.

Bayer Leverkusen are 3–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 2 goals for and 0.3 against.

Form

Dinamo Zagreb have won two of their last five and most recently beat Sunderland 2–0.

Bayer Leverkusen have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Marseille 0–1.

Bayer Leverkusen have lost their last three.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Dinamo Zagreb, watch Dion Drena Beljo (1.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Luka Stojkovic (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

For Bayer Leverkusen, watch Patrik Schick (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Jonas Hofmann (1 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Maksimir Stadium

Dinamo Zagreb have won 3 of their last 7 at Maksimir Stadium.

What the numbers say

On the numbers this is too close to split.