Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Dinamo Zagreb
Match Time & Date:
21/08/2019
03:00 PM
Prediction: 2-1
Rosenborg
Stadion Maksimir will host Wednesday’s football game between Dinamo Zagreb and Rosenborg, who face each other in the first leg of the Champions League play-offs. Dinamo Zagreb did well to roll over Ferencvaros 4-0 at Groupama Arena in the return leg of the third qualifying round and the Croatian champions will be looking to build on the triumph when they take on Rosenborg on Wednesday evening. The Norwegians, on the other hand, outplayed Maribor in the double-header to set up a meeting with Nenad Bjelica’s troops. Rosenborg have been scoring goals for fun in all competitions of late, but seeing that Dinamo Zagreb have turned their Stadion Maksimir into a real fortress, away win should not be considered. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Spanish rising star Daniel Olmo, who is unlikely to stay at the club.
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 (Rosenborg):
Rosenberg are undisputedly the most famous Norwegian club. The Troillongan have participated in the Champions League group stages on several occasions and they are the dominant force in the Norwegian Premier League. Rosenborg won their 24th (record) domestic title in 2016, with the team finishing the season 15 points clear of second-placed Brann.
The Norwegian side are well known for their black and white kits and Lerkendal Stadion is the club’s home ground. The capacity of the venue is 21.405 and the stadium was opened back in 1947. John Carew is the most notable footballer who played for Rosenborg in the past and it has to be noted that the powerful centre-forward scored 18 goals in 18 appearances in the league for the Troillongan.
Nowadays Nicklas Bendtner wears Rosenborg shirt, but he did not help the Norwegian champions make it to the Champions League group stages. Rosenborg eliminated Dundalk in the second qualifying round, but Scottish side Celtic proved to be a big catch for Kare Hedley Ingebrigtsen’s troops in round 3.
Betis
Atletico Madrid
