Tournament: Champions League Qualification
Venue: Tofiq Bakhramov Stadium (Baku)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 28, 2024, 12:45
The return match between Qarabag and Dinamo Zagreb will be held on August 28, 2024, in the final round of the Champions League qualification. Qarabag faces a daunting task, trying to overturn a 3-0 deficit from the first leg in Croatia. While the hosts will be eager to fight back, the result from the first match makes their task extremely challenging.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Qarabag has lost 2 of their last 3 matches in the Champions League.
- Dinamo Zagreb has started with 4 wins in a row in the competition.
- Dinamo Zagreb has scored at least once in 8 consecutive matches.
- Qarabag wins the first half in 49% of their matches, while Dinamo Zagreb does so in 47% of their confrontations.
Our Prediction for the Match: Qarabag vs Dinamo Zagreb
Both Qarabag and Dinamo Zagreb are dominant forces in their respective domestic leagues, often finishing far ahead of their competitors. However, the Croatian side clearly demonstrated their superiority in the first leg with a convincing 3-0 victory.
Qarabag has shown resilience in the previous rounds of qualification, especially with their remarkable comeback against Ludogorets. However, turning around a 3-0 deficit against a team as experienced as Dinamo Zagreb is a different challenge altogether. Dinamo's solid defense and consistent scoring ability make it difficult for Qarabag to create the needed upset.
Possible Starting Lineups
Qarabag (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Buntic
- Defenders: Jafarguliyev, Medina, Mustafazada, Vesovic
- Midfielders: Jankovic, Romao, Zoubir, Benzia, Andrade
- Forward: Juninho
Dinamo Zagreb (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Nevistic
- Defenders: Pierre-Gabriel, Mmaee, Theophile-Catherine, Ristovski
- Midfielders: Hoxha, Misic, Baturina, Sučić, Pjaca
- Forward: Petković
Head-to-Head Matches
The first leg was the inaugural meeting between these two clubs, with Dinamo Zagreb taking a dominant 3-0 victory at home.
Free Prediction for the Match: Qarabag vs Dinamo Zagreb
Given the result of the first leg, it is unlikely that Qarabag will be able to create a significant enough turnaround to challenge Dinamo Zagreb's position. Additionally, both teams are likely to approach this match with caution, with Qarabag needing to avoid conceding and Dinamo focusing on maintaining their lead. Therefore, we recommend betting on "total: under 3.0 goals" (odds – 1.84).
Prediction: Total goals under 3.0
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