Dinamo Zagreb vs FK Qarabag Predictions

• Dinamo Zagreb are unbeaten in their last 17 competitive fixtures
• Qarabag have scored ten goals in their last two matches
• Dinamo Zagreb have won their first two home games this season by an aggregate scoreline of 8-0

Dinamo chase first leg advantage

Dinamo Zagreb featured in the Europa Conference League last season but they have a shot at making the Champions League this term with Qarabag standing in front of them in the playoffs.

Having come through the Champions Path, this is Zagreb’s first European qualifier of the season and they head into it in good shape.

They have started the Croatian top-flight season with three straight wins over Istra, Osijek and Sibenik, winning those contests by an aggregate scoreline of 11-1.

And they have won their first two home games of the season 5-0 and 3-0, so they look ready to justify favouritism in this Champions League playof first leg with Qarabag.

Unlike their Croatian counterparts, Qarabag have had to play through a handful of qualifying matches already in the Champions League this season, smashing Lincoln Red Imps 7-0 on aggregate in the second qualifying round.

And they were equally impressive in the third qualifying round, recovering from 2-1 down in the first leg against Ludogorets to win the second leg 7-2 in Bulgaria.

So while Zagreb look like the best bet to win this match with home advantage on their side, Qarabag have shown they have goals in them and they can make this competitive.

They have struck ten goals in their last two competitive fixtures, so 2-1 to Dinamo Zagreb could be the way to go in terms of a correct score.