Match Overview
On November 27, 2024, Dinamo Zagreb will face off against Borussia Dortmund at Stadion Maksimir in a UEFA Champions League league stage match. The odds for this game are as follows: the local team has a winning chance of 4.55, while the draw is set at 4.30 and an away victory stands at 1.76.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have not met in previous competitions, so there are no known past duels.
However, Dinamo Zagreb has faced German teams on 20 occasions with a negative record (4 wins, 3 draws and 13 losses), with 24 goals scored and 42 conceded.
The Borusser team is facing a Croatian team for the first time in European competitions.
Team Form: Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb has had mixed results recently across various competitions. In their last six matches overall, they have won two games, lost one game, and drawn three games. They have scored a total of twelve goals while conceding seven goals during this period.
In terms of their current competition standings in the UEFA Champions League group stage
Their most recent match was played on November 23rd against HNK Rijeka in the HNL league where they ended with a scoreless draw.
Team Form: Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund has also experienced inconsistent form lately when playing away from home grounds. Out of their last six away matches across all competitions, they have won three games and lost three games without drawing any matches yet. During these fixtures on foreign soil, they managed to find the back of the net nine times but conceded seven goals themselves.
Regarding their performance specifically within Group F of the UEFA Champions League so far this season – after playing six matches – Borussia Dortmund currently holds the top position with eleven points and a goal difference of three. They have won three matches, drawn two, and lost one.
Their most recent away match was against SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga on November 23rd where they secured an impressive 4-0 victory.
Key Players Spotlight
For Dinamo Zagreb, Bruno Petković has been their standout player this season. He has scored eighteen goals in forty-three appearances across all competitions. Another key player to watch is Dario Špikić who has contributed six goals and three assists so far.
Borussia Dortmund’s attacking force revolves around Donyell Malen, who has found the back of the net fifteen times in thirty-eight games played this season. Julian Brandt also deserves recognition for his ten goals and fourteen assists from midfield.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances, both teams have shown vulnerability defensively as they have conceded several goals during their respective fixtures. However, Borussia Dortmund seems to possess a more potent attack with players like Malen and Brandt leading the charge.
Dinamo Zagreb will be looking to capitalize on home advantage while Borussia Dortmund aims to maintain their strong form in the UEFA Champions League.
Match Prediction: Dinamo Zagreb 1 – 3 Borussia Dortmund
Considering each team’s current form and individual strengths displayed by key players such as Malen for Borussia Dortmund, it is likely that they will come out victorious in this encounter. Therefore, our prediction for this match is a scoreline of Dinamo Zagreb 1 – 3 Borussia Dortmund.