Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Dinamo Zagreb play host to Qarabag at their Stadion Maksimir in what is expected to be an interesting Champions League qualifier. The Croatian champions kicked off the new domestic campaign in great manner, with the team beating the likes of Istra (5-0), Osijek (2-1), and Sibenik (3-0). Dinamo Zagreb aim to give fans yet another reason to celebrate, but Tuesday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side.
Mauro Perkovic misses out with injury, while both Luka Stojkovic and Dino Peric are major doubts. Qarabag, on the other hand, rolled over Ludogorets 7-2 in the Champions League third qualifying round, return leg. As the Azeri look sharp in front of goal, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. Both Marko Vesovic and Marko Jankovic are rated doubtful for the match after limping off with injuries against Ludogorets.
Highlighted Team (Dinamo Zagreb):
Arguably the biggest club in Croatia and one of the most prominent football outfits in the Balkan region, Dinamo Zagreb have won 18 league titles, 11 of which came successively. Dinamo Zagreb have never been relegated to a lower tier of both Croatian and Yugoslav football.
Modri as they are called in Croatia are renowned for their impressive production line of youth footballers. Their highly organised football academy has so far produced world-class players such as Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Marko Pjaca and many others. Dinamo Zagreb play their home matches at the Stadion Maksimir in front of 35,000 people.
The club lacked support during the last couple of seasons due to fans’ disagreement with club management, most notably notorious Zdravko Mamic, who is under investigation for long-lasting corruption, tax evasion and embezzlement. For the first time since 2015, Dinamo Zagreb will have the full support of their most faithful supporters in the Champions League.