Dinamo Zagreb are one of the established reference points of Croatian football, founded in 1911 and based at Stadion Maksimir. Their squad is valued at around £49.5m by Transfermarkt, with a sizeable group of 43 players and an average age of 24.
The 2026-27 season has them sitting first in the HNL, with their campaign also taking in the Champions League play-offs and the Europa League league phase. Recent domestic form has been steady rather than spectacular: wins over Gorica, Varazdin, Rudes and Slaven Belupo, with draws against Istra 1961 and Lokomotiva Zagreb.
At Maksimir, the numbers are sharp: Dinamo are averaging 2.5 goals scored and just 0.3 conceded per match, which points to a side comfortable imposing itself at home. Away from Zagreb, the picture is looser – they still carry a threat, scoring two per match, but concede at the same rate.
Dion Drena Beljo has been the main finisher with nine goals, well clear of Lukas Kacavenda on four. Dinamo have also shown a habit of starting quickly, scoring inside the first 20 minutes in six of 19 league matches.
For Celtic supporters, Dinamo Zagreb profile as a technically capable, confident domestic leader with clear home strength and a more open away record. They are not a mystery side, but they are a serious one.
