Dinamo Zagreb at Fenerbahce 11/29/18 - Europa League Picks & Predictions

By: Paul |

Last Updated: 08/08/2019 at 1:18 PM ET

The two top-placed teams of Group D in the Europa League will lock horns on Thursday, when Fenerbahce will play host to Dinamo Zagreb. Turkish side Fenerbahce are doing a horrible job in their domestic league but they get a chance to shine in the Europa League. Dinamo Zagreb have been great so far in the competition and need just a point in their last two matches in order to mathematically top the group.

Fenerbahce (2-1-1) are doing a really poor job in the Turkish league, as they are sitting just a single point ahead of the relegation zone. To put that into perspective, Fenerbahce are one of the three teams that are always pushing for the title in Turkey. So this season is clearly an anomaly, their true value is much greater. When it comes to the Europa League, Fenerbahce are now sitting 2nd with 7 points and a win here would see them through to the next round. They have won each of their last five home matches for the Europa League, and have scored at least once in each of their last 17 European home matches.
Dinamo Zagreb (4-0-0) have terrorized this group and have won each of their four matches so far. In their last match they blasted Trnava by a solid 1-3 at home and now require just one point in order to grab the top spot. They might not even need it and it will all depend on what Fenerbahce do in their last two. With just one defeat in their last 14 matches in European competitions (8-1-5) the Croatians will be hoping to mark their 301st European venture with their first win on Turkish soil (0-1-1). And they are also undefeated in their last seven matches in European competitions (3-0-4).

Fenerbahce are having a catastrophic season in their domestic league and the only way to wash off the shame is to make a good run in the Europa League. A win here would ensure continuity in the competition and some serenity in the club’s ranks.

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