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GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs Chelsea FC, Champions League 2022-23 GROUP STAGE

Tue 6 Sep 2022 · 16:45 UTC Stadion Maksimir HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs Chelsea FC — Champions League at Stadion Maksimir.

Match Details

  • Referee Mihai Artene
  • Referee Andrei Chivulete
  • Referee Paolo Valeri
  • Referee Ovidiu Hategan
  • Referee Istvan Kovacs
  • Referee Vasile Marinescu

Head-to-Head

1
1
GNK Dinamo Zagreb 2 games · Avg 2.0 goals Chelsea FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Sep Chelsea FC H 1–0 W
24 Aug FK Bodo/Glimt H 4–1 W
16 Aug FK Bodo/Glimt A 0–1 L
09 Aug PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad H 4–2 W
02 Aug PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad A 2–1 W
26 Jul FK Shkupi Skopje A 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Sep GNK Dinamo Zagreb A 0–1 L
03 Sep West Ham United FC H 2–1 W
30 Aug Southampton FC A 1–2 L
27 Aug Leicester City FC H 2–1 W
21 Aug Leeds United FC A 0–3 L
14 Aug Tottenham Hotspur FC H 2–2 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. GNK Dinamo Zagreb host Chelsea FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Chelsea FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. GNK Dinamo Zagreb and Chelsea FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 13' The Croatia Mislav Orsic breaks the deadlock on 13 minutes. 1-0!
  • 18' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Chelsea FC that had 414 games and scored 665 goals.
  • 23' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 28' Cucurella has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 33' 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.
  • 38' A quiet spell here at Stadion Maksimir. Chelsea FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 43' Josip Sutalo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 192 appearances.
  • 46' Another change for Chelsea FC made on 46 minute. Azpilicueta leaves to be changed by Hakim Ziyech.
  • 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 59' It’s a booking for Chelsea FC player. Mason Mount gets a Yellow card.
  • 59' Jorginho gets the nod from Chelsea FC. He replaces Mateo Kovacic and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' It looks surprising Chelsea FC does not make any changes. Ben Chilwell has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 67' Kalidou Koulibaly has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 67.
  • 71' Cucurella has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ben Chilwell on 71 minute.
  • 75' The crowd applauds Raheem Sterling as he leaves the pitch. Christian Pulisic steps in for Chelsea FC.
  • 76' Rasmus Lauritsen is replacing Sadegh Moharrami for the GNK Dinamo Zagreb side.
  • 77' The crowd applauds Mislav Orsic as he leaves the pitch. Dario Spikic steps in for GNK Dinamo Zagreb.
  • 80' Thomas Tuchel picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 81' That is a Yellow card for Chelsea FC. Thomas Tuchel will be fuming at that decision.
  • 86' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. GNK Dinamo Zagreb needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 88' The whistle greets Arijan Ademi as he departs to be replaced by Martin Baturina.
  • 89' GNK Dinamo Zagreb make a change. Arijan Ademi trudges off to be replaced by Martin Baturina on 89 minutes.
  • 90' Martin Baturina picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Josip Drmic. He replaces Bruno Petkovic on 90 minute.
  • Full Time. GNK Dinamo Zagreb beats Chelsea FC

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.58 GNK Dinamo Zagreb xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72 Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
GNK Dinamo Zagreb58% Draw26% Chelsea FC16%
Actual: GNK Dinamo Zagreb win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

GNK Dinamo Zagreb or Draw
84%
Draw or Chelsea FC
42%
GNK Dinamo Zagreb or Chelsea FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
GNK Dinamo Zagreb38% Draw49% Chelsea FC13%
Actual: GNK Dinamo Zagreb win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
12.2%
1 – 1
12.1%
0 – 0
12.1%
2 – 1
8.7%
3 – 0
6.3%
0 – 1
6.1%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
3.2%
4 – 0
2.5%
0 – 2
2.4%

Asian Handicap — GNK Dinamo Zagreb

Handicap GNK Dinamo Zagreb covers Push Chelsea FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 18% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 26% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 11% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

GNK Dinamo Zagreb keeps clean sheet
49% ✗
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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