Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Dinamo Zagreb
Match Time & Date:
09/08/2022
11:00 AM
Prediction: 1-1
Ludogorets
A spot in the Champions League playoffs will be at stake when Dinamo Zagreb and Ludogorets square off against each other at Stadion Maksimir on Tuesday. Dinamo did well to win the first leg 2-1, and they are now on a quest to defend their slim lead in front of home fans. Both Josip Sutalo and Kevin Theophile should miss out with injuries, while Dario Spikic’s problem is in the past.
The Bulgarians, on the other hand, have no other choice but to adopt an attack-minded approach in the reverse fixture. Even though Angola midfielder Show is back from suspension, we are tempted to put our money on draw as Dinamo Zagreb are tough to beat at home. It has to be noted that Ante Simundza’s men were not in action at the weekend in the national championship.
Highlighted Player (Kévin Théophile-Catherine):
Born in Saint-Brieuc, France, on October 28, 1989, Kevin Theophile-Catherine is a defender who plays for Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb. Theophile-Catherine started his youth career at Rennes and he continued playing for les Rouges et Noirs at senior level.
After scoring two goals in 98 appearances for the club from 2009 to 2013, he moved to Cardiff City in the 2013/2014 season, signing a four-year contract with the Bluebirds. After ending his loan spell with Saint-Etienne, he signed a permanent deal with les Verts in 2015 for a fee of £1.5 million.
The Dinamo Zagreb footballer has one cap with France U21 team, while making four appearances for the U20 team. His main position is centre-back, but he is capable of playing as both right and left back as well. His preferred foot is right and his contract with Dinamo Zagreb should expire on June 30, 2020. Theophile-Catherine made his debut for Dinamo Zagreb in a 2-1 win over Osijek on August 17, 2018.
Highlighted Team (Ludogorets):
Bulgarian football club PFC Ludogorets Razgrad, commonly referred to as Eagles, compete at the Ludogorets Arena with the capacity of 8,000. PFC Ludogorets Razgrad are owned by Kiril Domuschiev, who made it his personal goal to propel the club to domestic and international success and to hold up the Bulgarian flag high with nation’s biggest clubs Levski and CSKA going through turbulent times.
Having seen their stock rise astronomically since 2010, PFK Ludogorets Razgrad have become the first Bulgarian club to be features in the UEFA Champions League group stage twice. Previously, their maiden participation happened in 2014-15 season when the Bulgarian club made headlines due to notable results against FC Basel and Liverpool.
Their success on domestic scene has been equally impressive as PFC Ludogorets Razgrad remain the second team in the world to win a treble after being promoted from the second to the first league. Main force of the Bulgarian club are the Brazilian players, currently eight of them in the squad many of whom hold the Bulgarian citizenship.
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