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Thun will make the trip to Stadion Maksimir for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifying tie with Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday.
The visitors were unable to hold on for the win at home last week and will have a tough task ahead of them.
Dinamo Zagreb, meanwhile, are eyeing a return to the league phase of this competition after a one-year absence.
Read our Dinamo Zagreb vs Thun prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Dinamo Zagreb vs Thun key stats
- Dinamo Zagreb are unbeaten in 23 consecutive matches across all competitions.
- Thun’s last eight matches produced goals at both ends.
- The visitors conceded first in seven of their last nine outings.
Dinamo Zagreb vs Thun preview: Even slate
Dinamo Zagreb vs Thun — Tale of the Tape
| Dinamo Zagreb | vs | Thun |
|---|---|---|
| N/A (Croatian HNL) | Position | 1st (Swiss Super League) |
| N/A | Points | 3 |
| N/A | Goals For | 3 |
| N/A | Goals Against | 1 |
| N/A | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| N/A | Home / Away Rank | 1st |
These figures were accurate at the time of writing.
Dinamo Zagreb's first competitive game of the season was a 1-1 draw against Thun in the first leg of this tie last week.
The Croatian HNL champions conceded the opener in just under 20 minutes but were able to restore parity shortly before the 90-minute mark, ensuring an even slate ahead of the second leg.
It is important to note that Dinamo Zagreb are regulars in Europe, as they reached the group stage of at least one UEFA club competition in 18 of the last 19 seasons.
Coach Mario Kovacevic has a fully fit squad ahead of this skirmish. However, Monsef Bakrar is expected to miss out as he finalises a transfer to Al Ahly of Egypt, while Luka Stojkovic, who was suspended for the first leg is now available for selection.
On the other hand, Thun secured a place in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds by winning the Swiss Super League title for the first time in their history.
Interestingly, this is the visitors' second appearance in the Champions League qualifiers, and their first since the 2005/06 season, in which they advanced to the group stage.
Gian Luca Privitelli's troops came from behind to earn a morale-boosting 3-1 win at Luzern in their Super League opener last weekend and will fancy their chances of snapping Dinamo Zagreb's 23-game unbeaten run, which extends back to mid-February.
Mats Seiler was unavailable last week when these sides clashed in Switzerland due to a groin problem. At the time of writing, nothing has changed concerning his availability for the second leg, with the former Young Boys defender yet to make his debut for the reigning Swiss champions this season.
The winner of this tie will face either KI Klaksvik or Kauno Zalgiris in the third qualifying round.
Dinamo Zagreb vs Thun form guide & betting tips
| Dinamo Zagreb | vs | Thun |
|---|---|---|
D
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Champions League Form |
D
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| 17 | Goals For | 12 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 7 |
W
W
W
D
D
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Form (All Comps) |
W
D
L
D
W
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Whispers Predicts: Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 Thun
At 2/5 (1.40), Dinamo Zagreb are considered favourites by the bookmakers.
The hosts have won seven of their last nine competitive home games, and considering that Thun have a 1-1-4 win-draw-loss record in their last six competitive away matches, we are confident that Dinamo Zagreb will secure a fairly comfortable victory.
Interestingly, Thun have seen their defence breached in 18 consecutive outings across all competitions, and 15 of those featured goals at both ends. On that note, BTTS – Yes can be backed at 9/10 (1.90).
We also fancy over 2.5 Dinamo Zagreb goals at 27/20 (2.35), considering that the hosts averaged almost three goals in their last nine competitive home fixtures.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 13/20 (1.65) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 9/10 (1.90) | Likelihood: Probable
> HT result: Dinamo Zagreb at 17/20 (1.85) | Likelihood: Probable
> Dinamo Zagreb & BTTS – Yes at 2/1 (3.00) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 3-1 at 10/1 (11.00) | Likelihood: Outsider