RB Salzburg vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts will be looking for their first point in the UCL campaign.

After a disappointing start to their UEFA Champions League (UCL) campaign, RB Salzburg will be looking to bounce back on track in their third league phase fixture against Dinamo Zagreb. The defending champions of Austria have experienced a mixed run of form and have been highly inconsistent across all competitions this season. They have lost both of their opening games and are placed 34th in the table.

Dinamo Zagreb on the other hand have not had a great start either. The Croatian side conceded nine goals in their curtain-raiser against Bayern Munich before playing out a 2-2 draw in their last UCL outing. However, they have enjoyed a good run of form coming into this game having won four and drawn two in their last six outings.

Kick Off

Thursday, October 24, 12:30 AM IST

Venue: Red Bull Arena Salzburg

Form

RB Salzburg (in all competitions): W-L-L-W-W

Dinamo Zagreb (in all competitions): D-W-W-D-W

Players to watch 

Oscar Gloukh (RB Salzburg)

The 20-year-old midfielder has put together a series of consistent performances for RB Salzburg. He is a versatile midfielder and can play across multiple positions in the middle of the park. Gloukh has the most number of goal contributions for his side in the Austrian Bundesliga with five goals and two assists in seven appearances.

Martin Baturina (Dinamo Zagreb)

The Croatian international is one of the key players for Dinamo Zagreb. At 21, Baturina possesses a great vision, creative abilities and playmaking skills. He has the ability to execute pinpoint passes and split the opposition backline into two halves. Baturina has made the most number of goal contributions for his side with a goal and six assists in the Croatian top tier.

Match facts

• Dinamo Zagreb have never won a UCL away game in Austria
• Salzburg have lost each of their last five UCL home games
• The last time Dinamo Zagreb won a game against Salzburg was back in 2016

RB Salzburg vs Dinamo Zagreb: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: RB Salzburg to win – ¾ by Betfair
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 8/13 by Bet365
• Tip 3: Salzburg to win by two goals – 4/1 by Betway

Injury & Team News

The home side are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Dinamo Zagreb will miss the services of Mauro Perkovic and Ivan Nevistic.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 9

RB Salzburg wins – 4

Dinamo Zagreb wins – 2

Draws – 3

Predicted Line-up 

RB Salzburg (4-3-3):

Blaswich (GK); Van der Brempt, Piatkowski, Baidoo, Terzic; Capaldo, Diambou, Kjaergaard; Gloukh, Ratkov, Dorgeles

Dinamo Zagreb (4-1-4-1):

Nevistic (GK); Gabriel, Mmaee, Catherine, Ristovski; Sucic; Pjaca, Baturina, Ademi, Cordoba; Petkovic

Prediction for RB Salzburg vs Dinamo Zagreb

Both teams have failed to win a single UCL game this season. But, RB Salzburg are the favourites to win this game, thanks to their better head-to-head record. 

Prediction: RB Salzburg 3-1 Dinamo Zagreb

Telecast for RB Salzburg vs Dinamo Zagreb

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