Tournament: Champions League Qualification
Venue: Stadion Maksimir (Zagreb)
Game Time: August 20, 2024, 15:00
Dinamo Zagreb and Qarabag will face off in the first leg of the final round of the Champions League qualification on August 20, 2024. Both teams are dominant forces in their respective leagues and are looking to secure a spot in the Champions League group stage. Qarabag, known for pulling off surprises, will attempt to do so again against a strong Dinamo Zagreb side.
Key Statistics and Trends
Dinamo Zagreb:
- Recent Form: Dinamo Zagreb has won all 4 of their recent matches.
- Home Form: The Croatians are unbeaten in their last 18 home games.
- First-Half Performance: Dinamo Zagreb wins the first half in 46% of their matches.
Qarabag:
- Recent Form: Qarabag has won 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Away Form: Qarabag is unbeaten in their last 5 away games.
- First-Half Performance: Qarabag wins the first half in 52% of their meetings.
Team Analysis
Dinamo Zagreb: Dinamo Zagreb continues to be the dominant force in Croatian football, consistently performing well in both domestic and European competitions. The team has a solid track record, especially at home, and will look to leverage their home advantage in this crucial tie. The likes of Bruno Petković and Marko Pjaca will be key figures in their attack as they aim to secure a comfortable lead before heading to Azerbaijan for the return leg.
Qarabag: Qarabag, under the guidance of Gurban Gurbanov, has shown resilience in this qualification campaign. They pulled off a remarkable comeback against Ludogorets in the previous round, showcasing their ability to score goals and perform under pressure. The Azerbaijani champions will rely on the in-form Yassine Benzia, who played a pivotal role in their previous qualification rounds, to break down the Dinamo defense.
Possible Starting Lineups
Dinamo Zagreb (Probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Nevistić
- Defenders: Pierre-Gabriel, Mmaee, Théophile-Catherine, Ristovski
- Midfielders: Mišić, Sučić, Baturina, Hoxha, Pjaca
- Forward: Petković
Qarabag (Probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Buntić
- Defenders: Dzhafarguliyev, Medina, Mustafazada, Vešović
- Midfielders: Janković, Romao, Zoubir, Benzia, Andrade
- Forward: Juninho
Previous Head-to-Head Matches
This will be the first meeting between these two clubs in a competitive fixture.
Free Prediction for the Match Dinamo Zagreb vs Qarabag
Dinamo Zagreb is expected to control the match at home, but Qarabag’s ability to score goals, especially in away games, could make this a high-scoring affair. We predict "total: over 2.5 goals" (odds: 1.77) for this match.
Prediction: Total goals over 2.5 (odd: 1.77)
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