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GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs Astana FK, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 2

Tue 25 Jul 2023 · 18:00 UTC Stadion Maksimir HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs Astana FKChampions League Q at Stadion Maksimir.

Match Details

  • Referee Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez (Spain)

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jul Astana FK H 4–0 W
02 Nov Chelsea FC A 1–2 L
25 Oct AC Milan H 0–4 L
11 Oct FC Red Bull Salzburg H 1–1 D
05 Oct FC Red Bull Salzburg A 0–1 L
14 Sep AC Milan A 1–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jul GNK Dinamo Zagreb A 0–4 L
19 Jul FC Dinamo Tbilisi A 2–1 W
12 Jul FC Dinamo Tbilisi H 1–1 D
17 Sep FK Buducnost Podgorica H 0–1 L
12 Dec FK Partizan Beograd A 1–4 L
28 Nov Manchester United FC H 2–1 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
GNK Dinamo Zagreb this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

GNK Dinamo Zagreb
0-15
/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
/
46-60
/1
61-75
1/
76+
2/
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for GNK Dinamo Zagreb to score. At the same time, Astana FK does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dario Spikic made 8 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' Astana FK seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. GNK Dinamo Zagreb and Astana FK are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 30' It looks surprising Astana FK does not make any changes. Josip Sutalo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 35' What a strike from Dario Spikic! The score is 1-0.
  • 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Astana FK that had 188 games and scored 72 goals.
  • 41' Luka Ivanusec has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 41 minutes.
  • 43' Luka Ivanusec adds to his 0 season tally! GNK Dinamo Zagreb lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 48' Marin Tomasov needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 53' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 56' What composure from Luka Ivanusec! The Croatia international strokes it home. 4-0.
  • 60' Dusan Jovancic is replacing Abzal Beysebekov for the Astana FK side.
  • 65' The travelling Astana FK supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 66' Astana FK receives a card for a hard tackle on 66.
  • 68' Elkhan Astanov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Fabien Ourega at the 68 minute mark.
  • 71' The GNK Dinamo Zagreb bench stirs into life. Marko Bulat is withdrawn and Luka Menalo gets his opportunity.
  • 76' Astana FK come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 80' A change in the GNK Dinamo Zagreb ranks — Bruno Petkovic exits the field as Mahir Emreli enters on 80.
  • 81' Antonio Marin is replacing Martin Baturina for the GNK Dinamo Zagreb side.
  • 83' Abat Aimbetov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dembo Darboe on 83 minute.
  • 88' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Astana FK needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 90' Petar Sucic gets the nod from GNK Dinamo Zagreb. He replaces Luka Ivanusec and will look to change the dynamic.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 4-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.9 GNK Dinamo Zagreb xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92 Astana FK xG
I would bet for: GNK Dinamo Zagreb to win 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
GNK Dinamo Zagreb58% Draw24% Astana FK18%
Actual: GNK Dinamo Zagreb win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

GNK Dinamo Zagreb or Draw
82%
Draw or Astana FK
42%
GNK Dinamo Zagreb or Astana FK
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
GNK Dinamo Zagreb42% Draw44% Astana FK14%
Actual: GNK Dinamo Zagreb win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 0
10.6%
2 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.8%
3 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
6%
0 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4.4%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
2.9%

Asian Handicap — GNK Dinamo Zagreb

Handicap GNK Dinamo Zagreb covers Push Astana FK covers
-2.5 17% 83%
-2 17% 18% 65%
-1.5 35% 65%
-1 35% 24% 41%
-0.5 59% 41%
+0.5 83% 17%
+1 83% 11% 6%
+1.5 94% 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% 2%

Clean Sheet

GNK Dinamo Zagreb keeps clean sheet
40%
Astana FK keeps clean sheet
16%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.