MX23RW : Thursday, November 7 18:58:44| >> :120:13182:13182:
[monks data]
Dinamo Zagreb
Champions League | Third Qualifying Round | 2nd Leg
Aug 9, 2022 at 7pm UK
Stadion Maksimir
Ludogorets

Dinamo Zagreb
4 - 2
Ludogorets

Drmic (12'), Orsic (27' pen., 44'), Petkovic (87' pen.)
Ristovski (21'), Misic (21'), Peric (66'), Moharrami (70')
FT(HT: 3-1)
Despodov (45+4', 49' pen.)
Yankov (10'), Rick (45+2'), Simundza (67')
Yankov (17'), Rick (72'), Karnicnik (86')

Preview: Dinamo Zagreb vs. Ludogorets Razgrad - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Dinamo Zagreb and Ludogorets Razgrad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Dinamo Zagreb take on Ludogorets Razgrad in the third-round of Champions League Qualifying on Tuesday.

The Croatian champions head into the home match as favourites to progress having won 2-1 in Bulgaria last week.


Match preview

Dinamo Zagreb's Mislav Orsic celebrates scoring their first goal on February 24, 2022© Reuters

There is little doubt that Dinamo Zagreb were worthy of their victory away to the Bulgarian champions last Tuesday, with Dino Peric's early strike and Sergio Padt's own goal providing the visitors with a two-goal lead inside nine minutes.

Bernard Tekpetey responded in the 22nd minute, but Ante Cacic would have been delighted by his side's defensive resilience to ensure no more goals were conceded as they returned home with a lead to protect ahead of the second leg.

Cacic, who is four months into his second spell at the club having lasted less than a year between December 2011 and November 2012, will be counting on Dinamo Zagreb's greater European experience than their forthcoming opponents.

Indeed, should they hold their nerve in front of what is likely to be a raucous crowd, The Blues can reach the Champions League group stage for the sixth time in 12 seasons.

Ludogorets Razgrad coach Stanislav Genchev on November 25, 2021© Reuters

Ludogorets, meanwhile, survived a late scare against Shamrock Rovers in the previous round to reach this stage.

Ante Simundza's side travelled to Ireland with a three-goal lead from the first-leg, yet only Cauly's injury-time strike settled growing nerves after the Irish champions had reduced the deficit to only one goal.

Simundza, who left Mura in his homeland Slovenia to take up his new role at Ludogorets in January earlier this year, will have been disappointed that his side could not find the equalising goal in front of a home crowd last week having fired back so quickly via Tekpetey's strike.

The Eagles will need much greater quality and courage if they are to turn the tie around in Zagreb on Tuesday.

Dinamo Zagreb Champions League form:
  • D
  • W
  • W

Dinamo Zagreb form (all competitions):
  • D
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • D

Ludogorets Razgrad Champions League form:
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • L
  • L

Ludogorets Razgrad form (all competitions):
  • W
  • W
  • D
  • L
  • W
  • L


Team News

Dinamo Zagreb's Mislav Orsic celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 17, 2022© Reuters

Cacic made six changes in Friday's 1-1 league draw away to NK Varazdin, suggesting his priorities lie with the Champions League at this moment in time.

As such, it would be little surprise to see him restore the XI which won 2-1 in Bulgaria last week, meaning a recall for Josip Drmic in attack.

Ludogorets, meanwhile, have been dealt a blow in the form of Cauly's injury, with Dominik Yankov likely to replace the Brazilian as the side's creative fulcrum.

They will also travel without goalkeeper Padt and defensive midfielder Claude Goncalves, with Simon Sluga set to be called upon between the sticks.

Dinamo Zagreb possible starting lineup:
Livakovic; Ristovski, Lauritsen, Peric, Ljubicic; Baturina, Misic, Ademi, Ivanusec; Orsic, Drmic

Ludogorets Razgrad possible starting lineup:
Sluga; Cicinho, Plastun, Verdon, Nedyalkov; Yordanov, Piotrowski, Yankov; Tekpetey, Sotiriou, Rick


SM words green background

We say: Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 Ludogorets Razgrad

With the visitors missing a couple of key players and likely to be forced into chasing the tie at some point, we expect Dinamo Zagreb to progress.

The Croatians have superior quality and experience at this level than their forthcoming opponents, and it would be a surprise if they do not use this to their advantage in front of a home crowd, having already secured an away victory against them.


For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.


Top tip

Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting under 3.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Under 3.5:data


ID:491744:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect8843:

Previews by email

Click here to get Sports Mole's daily email of previews and predictions for every major game!


Game History

How you voted: Dinamo Zagreb vs Ludogorets

Dinamo Zagreb
78.4%
Draw
12.5%
Ludogorets Razgrad
9.1%
88
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Ludogorets Razgrad's Kiril Despodov pictured in December 2020
Read Next:
Tuesday's Champions League predictions including Shamrock vs. Ludogorets
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS

League Phase

TeamPWDLPTS
1Liverpool440012
2Sporting Lisbon431010
3Brest431010
4Inter Milan431010
5Monaco431010
6Barcelona43019
7Dortmund43019
8Aston Villa43019
9Atalanta42208
10Juventus42117
11Lille42117
12Man City42117
13Arsenal42117
14B. Leverkusen42117
15Celtic42117
16Dinamo Zagreb42117
17AC Milan42026
18Bayern42026
19Benfica42026
20Feyenoord42026
21Real Madrid42026
22Brugge42026
23Atletico42026
24PSV41215
25Sparta Prague41124
26Stuttgart41124
27PSG41124
28Shakhtar41124
29Girona41033
30Salzburg41033
31Bologna40131
32RB Leipzig40040
33Sturm Graz40040
34Young Boys40040
35Red Star40040
36Slovan Bratislava40040


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!