Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Dinamo Zagreb
Match Time & Date:
13/12/2018
03:00 PM
Prediction: 2-1
Anderlecht
Dinamo Zagreb will be aiming to put icing on the cake on a very successful Europa League campaign when they host Anderlecht at their Stadion Maksimir in their last group game. The Croatian champions are enjoying a season to remember and it is no surprise they are regarded as hot favourites to win Thursday’s football match. Seeing that Dinamo Zagreb outclassed the likes of Fenerbahce and Spartak Trnava in previous two home games in the process, we are positive that the visitors are going to return home empty-handed from the trip to Zagreb. Anderlecht have absolutely nothing to play for in the Stadion Maksimir clash, therefore, we do not believe that they are capable of claiming a major scalp in Group D. When the two teams met in Brussels earlier in the process Dinamo emerged triumphant, which is yet another reason why home win should be considered.
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 (Anderlecht):
Founded on 27 May, 1908, Anderlecht are considered one of the oldest clubs in Belgium. The Paars-wit are the dominant force in the Belgian Pro League and in 2014 they won their 33rd domestic trophy. Anderlecht did remarkably well to win the UEFA Super Cup title in 1983, with the team defeating Benfica in the final of the competition.
The Belgian outfit recorded a 1-0 over the Eagles in the first leg, with the two teams playing out a 1-1 draw in the return leg. Anderlecht play their home games at Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, the venue that was opened in 1917. The stadium was renovated in 1983 and current capacity of Anderlecht’s home ground is 28 063.
The Paars-wit have long-standing rivalries with the likes of Standard Liege and Club Brugge, whilst FC Brussels were considered the club’s bitter opponents in the past. The likes of Besnik Hasi, Lucas Biglia, Filip De Wilde and Romelu Lukaku are some of Anderlecht’s notable players.
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