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Sunderland’s predicted Europa League finish ahead of Dinamo Zagreb test

The stats experts at Opta predict where Sunderland will finish in the league phase of this season’s Europa League.

By Mark Carruthers · Sunderland Echo

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Opta predicts Sunderland will finish fifth in the Europa League table with an expected 15.97 points.
Sunderland host Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb at the Stadium of Light on Thursday.
Régis Le Bris's side earned seven points from their opening three European fixtures against AZ Alkmaar, Torreense, and Lech Poznan.

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Opta's statistical model predicts Sunderland will finish fifth in the Europa League table with an estimated 15.97 points. Managed by Régis Le Bris, the Black Cats have taken seven points from their opening three games and prepare to host Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb at the Stadium of Light on Thursday.

Sunderland currently sit just outside the top eight qualification places following matches against AZ Alkmaar, Torreense, and Lech Poznan. Benfica leads Opta's projected standings on 20.07 points, followed by Bournemouth, Bayer Leverkusen, and Olympiakos.

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