Slovan Bratislava vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction and Betting Tips | November 5th 2024
Slovan Bratislava will entertain Dinamo Zagreb at Tehelné Pole in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The hosts have lost their three games in the competition thus far while Dinamo have one win to their name.
Slovan made it three wins on the trot in all competitions on Saturday with a 3-1 away triumph over Železiarne Podbrezová in the Slovak Super Liga. They scored all three goals after the 67th minute to register a comeback win.
The visitors recorded a 4-0 away win over Šibenik on Friday in the 1. HNL. Sandro Kulenović bagged a brace and substitute Lukas Kačavenda had two assists to his name.
The hosts have endured a winless run in their debut in the Champions League and suffered a 2-0 away loss to Girona last time around. They are at the bottom of the league phase standings. Dinamo recorded their first win of the campaign last time around as second-half goals from Sandro Kulenović and Bruno Petković helped them to a 2-0 win over RB Salzburg.
Slovan Bratislava vs Dinamo Zagreb Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met four times in UEFA competitions. The visitors have an unbeaten record in these meetings with two wins.
- Slovan have failed to score in three of their four meetings against the visitors.
- Both teams have conceded 11 goals in three games in the Champions League thus far, which is the joint-worst defensive record in the competition.
- Slovan Bratislava have just one win in their last four home games in all competitions. They have suffered two defeats in that period and have failed to score in both losses.
- Dinamo Zagreb have scored two goals apiece in their three games in the Champions League thus far.
- The visitors have won four of their last five away games while keeping three clean sheets.
Slovan Bratislava vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction
The Sky Blues have won four of their last five games in all competitions, scoring nine goals, and will look to continue that form here. Interestingly, they will play at home for the first time in a month and will look to leave a good account of themselves.
Róbert Mak is a key absentee for them while Juraj Kucka is a doubt after being left out of the squad on Friday.
The Blues have been in good touch recently, suffering just one loss in their last eight games across all competitions. They have enjoyed a five-game unbeaten streak in their travels, recording four wins. After a 9-2 loss to Bayern Munich in their campaign opener, they are unbeaten in their last two Champions League games.
Slovan have struggled in their debut campaign in the Champions League, scoring just once. They have just one win in their last four home games. With that in mind and considering Dinamo's better goalscoring form, the visitors are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Slovan Bratislava 1-2 Dinamo Zagreb
Slovan Bratislava vs Dinamo Zagreb Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Dinamo Zagreb to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both Teams to Score - Yes
Bold Tip: Sandro Kulenovic to score or assist any time - Yes