Dinamo Zagreb and Borussia Dortmund have exceeded expectations this season. Dinamo is currently in a qualifying playoff spot, while Dortmund has secured a position in the top 8. A victory in this match would be crucial for both teams: for Dortmund, it would help solidify their place in the top 8, while for Dinamo, it could be the key to challenging for one of those coveted spots.
Dinamo Zagreb Team News
Despite suffering a heavy 9-2 defeat to Bayern Munich at the start of their Champions League campaign, Dinamo Zagreb has managed to surprise many with their subsequent performances. The team held AS Monaco to a draw at Maksimir Stadium, before securing back-to-back victories over Red Bull Salzburg and Slovan Bratislava. One interesting statistic to note is that Dinamo has scored at least two goals in every Champions League match so far, though they’ve only kept one clean sheet in the process. Head coach Nenad Bjelica will be hoping his team can continue to exceed expectations in the tournament. However, with just one win in their last five competitive home games, the team’s recent form as hosts presents a challenge heading into this next fixture.
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Borussia Dortmund’s return to action after the international break was highlighted by a dominant 4-0 victory over Freiburg. While home matches have posed no significant challenges for the team, away games have been their Achilles’ heel. Since the start of the season, Nuri Sahin’s side has recorded only two away wins: one in the DFB Pokal against Phönix Lübeck and another in their opening Champions League match against Club Brugge. Their last six away fixtures have all ended in defeat, and as they travel to Croatia, Borussia Dortmund must find a way to secure valuable points on the road. Currently sitting in 7th place, Dortmund risks slipping further down the table if they cannot resolve their away form. On a positive note, the team has shown no issues in front of goal, having scored in every Champions League match so far.
Head-to-Head-Games
No previous H2H games between Dinamo and Dortmund have been played. This game will mark the first time these two teams meet in an official game.
Dinamo Zagreb – Borussia Dortmund Betting Prediction
Dinamo Zagreb has impressed many with their performances, and they now have a realistic chance of qualifying for the playoffs. The team has scored at least two goals per game in every Champions League fixture so far, though they remain vulnerable defensively, often conceding goals.
On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund is also highly effective in attack, having scored consistently throughout the tournament. While they’ve managed to keep two clean sheets in the Champions League, their away form has been problematic. Excluding their DFB Pokal victory over Wolfsburg, Dortmund has conceded at least two goals in each of their last five away matches.
Given these factors, I expect this game to produce plenty of goals. My prediction is for over 2.5 goals, with both teams finding the net.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals & Both Teams To Score: Yes
Bookmaker: Stake
Odds: 1.84
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