Salzburg and Dinamo Zagreb will meet in the third round of the Champions League on Wednesday, 23 October.
With both teams struggling to get points at this level, who will claim the victory here? Read our Salzburg vs Dinamo Zagreb prediction to find out, but remember to also check our other Champions League predictions.
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Salzburg vs Dinamo Zagreb prediction: A close contest with goals on both sides
Key stats
- We saw both teams score is six of the last seven Dinamo Zagreb's matches across the board.
- Three of the last four meetings between these two teams have ended in draws.
- Salzburg have lost twice in their last three games, while Dinamo are undefeated their last five outings.
Correct score prediction: Salzburg 1-1 Dinamo Zagreb
Given that these two teams are similar in quality and that the guests are in better form, we can see this being a close duel. Finally, three of their last four meetings have ended in draws and each time the final score was 1-1, so we won't be surprised to see that happen on Wednesday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Salzburg favoured by the bookies to win
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.10%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.60%
- AWAY: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.80%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from the Salzburg vs Dinamo Zagreb odds that the hosts are the expected winners, which isn't too surprising since they are the better team on paper and hosting the game.
However, Salzburg haven't been in best of forms lately and they've lost both of their matches in the Champions League, while Dinamo Zagreb have stayed undefeated in five games in a row in all competitions, so it should be a closer game than the odds suggest.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel, check our other football betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Plenty of draws lately
We saw three draws in the last five meetings between these two team, although one of them has ended with Dinamo Zagreb winning in extra time to secure a place in the Champions League in 2016. However, Salzburg have the advantage when it comes to their overall H2H record: 4-3-1.
UEFA Champions League 11/10/22
Dinamo Zagreb
FC Salzburg
UEFA Champions League 05/10/22
FC Salzburg
Dinamo Zagreb
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 24/08/16
FC Salzburg
Dinamo Zagreb
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 16/08/16
Dinamo Zagreb
FC Salzburg
UEFA Europa League 06/11/14
Dinamo Zagreb
FC Salzburg
Salzburg preview: Hoping to avoid another loss in the Champions League
While Salzburg have done well overall this season and managed to reach the league phase of the Champions League through qualifiers, they didn't have the best start in the competition since they've lost to Sparta Prague and Brest. Not only that, but Salzburg have conceded seven goals in those two games while also failing to score.
Meanwhile, Takumu Kawamura, Petar Ratkov, Dorgeles Nene, and Moussa Yeo are on Salzburg's injury list right now.
Predicted lineup: Blaswich (GK), Dedic, Piatkowski, Baidoo, Terzic, Kjaergaard, Gourna-Douath, Bidstrup, Baidoo, Konate & Gloukh
Austria Bundesliga 09/05/25
L
SK Sturm Graz
4
FC Salzburg
2
Austria Bundesliga 04/05/25
W
FK Austria Vienna
0
FC Salzburg
2
Austria Bundesliga 27/04/25
L
Wolfsberger AC
2
FC Salzburg
1
Austria Bundesliga 23/04/25
D
Wolfsberger AC
1
FC Salzburg
1
Austria Bundesliga 20/04/25
W
FK Austria Vienna
1
FC Salzburg
3
Dinamo Zagreb preview: Hoping to keep their good run going
After reaching the league stage of the Champions League through qualifiers, Dinamo Zagreb suffered a rough 9-2 loss to Bayern in Munich to start the competition. However, they managed to secure a draw against Monaco in the second round and were even close to winning the match, but a penalty for Monaco in the closing minutes of the game meant they will only get a point.
When it comes to team news, Dinamo have no injury issues, but they will be without suspended Stefan Ristovsk, along their suspended manager Nenad Bjelica.
Predicted lineup: Zagorac (GK), Ristovski, Theophile-Catherine, Torrente, Pierre-Gabriel, Ademi, Misic, Sucic, Baturina, Petkovic & 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
Player to watch: Oscar Gloukh
With Salzburg still searching for their first goal in the Champions League, all eyes will be pointed at Gloukh since the young Israeli forward is the team's best scorer in the Austrian Bundesliga with five goals.
