Dinamo Zagreb vs Borussia Dortmund prediction, odds & betting tips – 27/11/2024

Dinamo Zagreb and Borussia Dortmund lock horns at the Stadion Maksimir in a Champions League group fixture on Wednesday, 27 November. Read our Champions League predictions for the contest below.

Dinamo Zagreb vs Borussia Dortmund prediction: Expect goals at both ends

Key Stats

• Both teams managed to score in three of Dinamo Zagreb’s last four fixtures in the Champions League.
• Dinamo Zagreb have scored twice in three of their four UCL group games since the summer.
• Donyell Malen found the net in each of his last two Champions League appearances.
• Three of Dortmund’s first four Champions League group fixtures have produced over 2.5 goals.

Correct score prediction: Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 Borussia Dortmund

Dinamo Zagreb have been a competitive force in the UCL this season and managed to net twice in three of their first four matches in the group phase, so expect the Croatians to give Dortmund a run for their money in a high-scoring tussle.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Dinamo Zagreb an interesting price

• HOME: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
• DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
• AWAY: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Dinamo Zagreb have lost only once in four Champions League group assignments, however, despite their strong start, the Croatians remain big outsiders at 10/3 to beat Dortmund on Wednesday.

Borussia Dortmund have won three of their four tests in the competition, though the 8/11 favourites have lost each of their last six games on the road and could be vulnerable again here. Check out our latest football tips page for more expert Champions League analysis and predictions.

Most recent H2Hs: Teams have never met before

Dinamo Zagreb and Borussia Dortmund have never crossed paths before and Wednesday’s clash will be the first encounter between the clubs.

Dinamo Zagreb preview: 4-3-3 formation likely

Dinamo Zagreb were routed 9-2 by Bayern Munich on matchday one in the Champions League group phase, however, to their credit, they have bounce back well, claiming seven points from the last nine on offer while using their favoured 4-3-3 formation.

Predicted lineup: Zagorac (GK), Ristovski, Théophile-Catherine, Torrente, Ogiwara, Sucic, Misic, Baturina, Spikic, Pjaca, Kulenovic

Croatia HNL 10/05/25

W

Slaven Belupo

0

Dinamo Zagreb

5

Croatia HNL 03/05/25

W

Hajduk Split

1

Dinamo Zagreb

3

Croatia HNL 27/04/25

W

HNK Rijeka

0

Dinamo Zagreb

1

Croatia HNL 23/04/25

L

HNK Gorica

1

Dinamo Zagreb

0

Croatia HNL 17/04/25

W

HNK Sibenik

0

Dinamo Zagreb

4

Borussia Dortmund preview: Guirassy hoping to return

Niklas Sule is still out with an ankle issue while Serhou Guirassy, Kjell Watjen and Karim Adeyemi are slight doubts. Emre Can is suspended domestically but is free to feature on Wednesday. Dortmund hammered nine-man Freiburg 4-0 at the weekend.

Predicted lineup: Kobel (GK), Ryerson, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini, Nmecha, Malen, Sabitzer, Brandt, Gitens, Beier

Germany Bundesliga I 11/05/25

W

Bayer Leverkusen

2

Borussia Dortmund

4

Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25

W

Wolfsburg

0

Borussia Dortmund

4

Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25

W

TSG Hoffenheim

2

Borussia Dortmund

3

Germany Bundesliga I 20/04/25

W

Borussia M'gladbach

2

Borussia Dortmund

3

UEFA Champions League 15/04/25

W

Barcelona

1

Borussia Dortmund

3

Player to watch – Sandro Kulenovic

Sandro Kulenovic has been an excellent source of goals for Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League this season and the promising striker has already notched three times in the competition’s group stage.

Kulenovic is a real threat

Kulenovic has been averaging a goal every 65.66 minutes in the Champions League this season and the 24-year-old will be eager to put his sharp finishing skills to good use again when Dinamo host Dortmund in Zagreb.