Preview: Racing Genk vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Play-offs second leg

Blauw-Wit were the better team when these sides last met.

Koninklijke Racing Genk are now going to take on Dinamo Zagreb for their second leg playoffs contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. The Cegeka Arena will witness this entertaining clash between these clubs.

Blauw-Wit have performed well in their recent matches, but were outplayed by Standard Liege in their previous Belgian Pro League outing. It was a poor performance by their standards, and they will be eager to return to winning ways. Racing Genk will be at home for their next UEL clash, and with the two-goal advantage, they will be fully confident.

The Modri are going to be under pressure from the beginning. They are down by two goals, and being away from home is going to make the situation tougher for them.

Dinamo Zagreb have been doing well in their domestic contests, but the upcoming UEFA Europa League match is going to be a tough challenge for them. They will be looking to make a comeback, and for which they need to put all their efforts.

Kick-off:

• Location: Genk, Belgium
• Stadium: Cegeka Arena
• Date: Friday, February 27
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Feb 26; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Racing Genk: W-W-W-W-L

Dinamo: W-D-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Bryan Heynen (Racing Genk)

Bryan Heynen was one of the goal scorers for Koninklijke Racing Club Genk during the first leg and will be yet again gearing up to help his side both in the midfield and the attacking front. He can control the midfield well and is surely capable of scoring goals.

The 29-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the squad for the hosts.

Monsef Bakrar (Dinamo Zagreb)

In eight UEFA Europa League appearances this season, Monsef Bakrar has scored two goals and will be eager to add more to his tally. Even though he failed to score a goal for Dinamo Zagreb during the first leg, he will be looking to step up to help his side on the attacking front.

Match Facts

• Dinamo Zagreb have won three of their last five matches.
• Racing Genk have secured four wins in their last five attempts.
• Blauw-Wit are unbeaten in their last two games against the Modri.

Genk vs Dinamo Zagreb: Betting Tips and Odds

• Racing Genk to win @118/100 10bet
• Aaron Bibout to score @2/1 SkyBet
• Goals under 3.5 @4/11 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Koninklijke Racing Club Genk will be ready with all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Ismael Bennacer and Raul Torrente are not going to be in action for Dinamo Zagreb. They are injured. Dion Drena Beljo is suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Genk won: 1

Dinamo won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Racing Genk predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Lawal (GK); El Ouahdi, Sadick, Smets, Kayembe; Heynen, Hemans; Steuckers, Karetsas, Ito; Bibout

Dinamo Zagreb predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Livakovic (GK); Valincic, Domínguez, McKenna, Vinlof; Misic; Topic, Stojkovic, Zajc, Hoxha; Bakrar

Match Prediction

Blauw-Wit have a two-goal advantage and will be confident. The visitors are going to be under immense pressure here. Racing Genk are likely to emerge victorious in their upcoming UEFA Europa League playoffs clash against Dinamo Zagreb.

Prediction: Genk 2-1 Dinamo

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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