Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb look to progress in their Champions League row as they travel to take on Cypriot counterparts Omonia in the second leg for the second qualifying tie. The match schedules for Tuesday at the GSP Stadium with kickoff at 7 pm.
The opponents gained a massive two-goal advantage at Stadion Maksimir last weekend. Therefore, Damir Krznar’s side is ninety minutes away, either taking on Legia Warsaw or Flora Tallin in the upcoming round.
It was a slow first-half performance for Dinamo Zagreb in their qualification bid for the Champions League. However, things looked salvaged after Nicosa’s goal in the 65th minute.
Furthermore, Dinamo Zagreb has become an active participant in UEFA competitions. Moreover, the side made it to the Europa League quarter-finals last weekend.
A spot in the final eight of the Europa League comes as a major motivation for Damir Krznar’s men. Given an unbeaten group stage campaign that ended with eliminating Tottenham from the last 16.
On the other hand, their opponents already have their league and European campaigns. Omonia secured a direct entry into this round of qualifying through the UEFA’s champions route. Their last week’s defeat was only their second competitive fixture this summer.
There are mich celebrations in the camp after lifting the Cypriot Supercup two weeks ago. There is much to go for, especially after finishing bottom of their Europa League group last year.
Omonia vs. Dinamo Zagreb Head to Head
Both sides have only one game against each other, with Dinamo Zagreb taking the win while Omonia without one. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 Omonia
- Dinamo 1-1 Anorthosis
- Gornik Zabrze 3-4 Omonia
- Wisla Plock 1-1 Omonia
- Apollon 3-4 Omonia
Away
- NK Hrvatski 0-4 DNK Dinamo
- Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 Omonia
- Dinamo 0-2 Slaven Belupo
- Valur Reykjavik 0-2 Dinamo
- Dinamo 3-2 Valur Reykjavik
Omonia Team News
Coach Henning Berg is likely to shuffle the pack. This is to get ready for a motivated comeback this week. We expect veteran Mix Diskerud to get some minutes under his belt. Slovakian pair Michal Duris and Tomas Hubocan return from international duty.
Dinamo Zagreb Team News
Despite picking a win last week, it came at a cost with injuries to Arijan Ademi and Luka Ivanusec. Attacker Mirslav Orsic will partner up top with Petkovic.
Prediction and Odds
We envisage the opponents walking away with a win, given the attacking prowess and a two-goal advantage.
- Dinamo Zagreb Win
- Double Chance
- Both Teams to Score
