Spartak Trnava vs Dinamo Zagreb Predictions

Dinamo Zagreb have made a flying start to their Europa League campaign, with six points to their name already. The Croatian side head to Slovakian side Spartak Trnava this week, but can Dinamo continue their excellent run in Europe? The hosts are in the mix to make the last 32 in this competition, but they come into Thursday’s match as the clear underdogs, so can the hosts continue their great recent form and claim a surprise victory against the early pacesetters in Group D?

Trnava have three wins on the bounce taking them into this clash, and they were 4-1 winners over Senica on Saturday as they warmed up for their return to Europa League action. They won their opening game in this group, beating Anderlecht 1-0 at home, and that victory put them in the mix for a top two finish. However, a loss in Turkey against Fenerbahce brought them back down to earth. The Super Lig side have had their troubles this season, but if they get back to form then this could easily be a group dominated by two sides.

Dinamo Zagreb are in clear control of the group as things stand, with two solid wins so far. They had been fighting for a place in the Champions League, but they lost a play-off with Young Boys and had to settle for UEFA’s second tier competition. The visitors lost just once in their six-game qualifying run, and they took that solid form into the Europa League, where they’re pushing to top this group.

Dinamo managed to hammer Fenerbahce 4-1 in their opener, meeting the Turkish side at the perfect time. They followed that with a 2-0 win at Anderlecht, and they are pushing for a third straight win. The visitors are comfortably leading their domestic division, and they’re trying to pair that with success in Europe. It’s been a perfect start, and it looks like things could be about to get even better, given the visitors high scoring form.

Trnava have done well to make it this far, and they were shown up in their trip to Istanbul. The visitors have won three away games on the spin, and six of their last eight in all competitions. Dinamo look confident in Europe this season, and after their fantastic results so far, they should add another three points to their tally with a victory here.