ZAGREB, Croatia (Jan. 22, 2026) (Interstat) — GNK Dinamo Zagreb delivered a stunning 4-1 victory over FCSB in Europa League play Thursday at Stadion Maksimir, decisively overturning pre-match projections.

Interstat’s game simulator had forecast a 3-1 win for FCSB, which held an 87.6% win probability. Dinamo Zagreb shattered that expectation with two early goals. Monsef Bakrar opened the scoring in the 7th minute, followed by Dion Drena Beljo in the 11th.

Substitute Daniel Bîrligea extended the lead before halftime, then assisted Beljo’s second goal in the 71st. Sandro Kulenović sealed the dominant performance in stoppage time. Bîrligea’s goal and assist led key performances.

The result gives Dinamo Zagreb a winning start in the competition, while FCSB begins with a loss. Four players received yellow cards in the match.