Dinamo Zagreb vs Rosenborg
Champions League Qualification
Date: Wednesday, 21 August 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
Venue: Stadion Maksimir (Zagreb).
Dinamo Zagreb Form & Team News
Dinamo Zagreb won a 5-1 aggregate victory over Ferencvaros to secure their place in the playoffs. After being held to a 1-1 draw at home, they traveled to Hungary to win 4-0 in the second leg.
Nenad Bjelica's men have been in good form lately, claiming 10 wins and three draws from their last 13 matches in all competitions. Their impressive pace put them at a good value of 1.70 to secure victory on Wednesday.
Bruno Petkovic is very good for Dinamo this season and is heading for Wednesday's match with five goals in his last nine matches. The striker will start in attack while Daniel Olmo must continue in midfield after scoring four times in his last five matches.
Rosenborg BK Form & Team News
Rosenborg advanced to the playoffs thanks to a 6-2 aggregate victory over Maribor. They claimed a 3-1 victory in both matches against Slovenia with Alexander Soderlund and Anders Konradsen joining for five goals on two legs.
Norway often struggle in their Champions League trips after suffering eight defeats in their last 12 away matches. Their poor performance on the road left them at 4.75 to claim an impossible victory in Zagreb while bookies had a 3.75 draw.
Alexander Soderlund and Anders Konradsen must maintain their place in the team after their impressive performance against Maribor. Even Hovland and Tore Reginiussen will also continue their partnership behind for Rosenborg who have conceded six goals in their last five matches.
Dinamo Zagreb vs Rosenborg: Head to Head
This will be their first meeting.
Dinamo Zagreb vs Rosenborg: Predictions
I'm sure ‘Modri’ has learned their lesson now - they have to make it count at home. Rosenborg is not an easy opponent, but the Croatian team must lead the game and finish work in front of the crowd.
As I said before, Dinamo is a well-trained team, with good mentality and winning habits. Dani Olmo and Nikola Moro were wanted by big clubs, some costs were reportedly insane, but Dinamo preferred to keep them for at least another year and get UEFA money instead.
Getting to the Champions League Group Stages just a few months after being under Eliteserien will be an amazing story for RBK. I am sure they will not be satisfied with the Europa League and they will do the right thing, but Dinamo must control this match.
Rosenborg has allowed Maribor to take 33 massive shots on two legs, which is clear.
Dinamo Zagreb vs Rosenborg: Betting Tips
Zagreb to Win @ 1.70
Zagreb scored more than 1.5 goals @ 1.80
