Dinamo Zagreb vs Ferencvarosi TC Predictions

After making it deep into the Europa League last term, there’s anticipation that Dinamo Zagreb could make a run to the Champions League group stage. The hosts have started off on the right foot in Europe this term, but Tuesday pits them against Ferencvaros of Hungary. The hosts haven’t survived in this competition through to the Autumn since 2016 when they lost every game in their group without scoring. However, they have enough quality to threaten sides in qualifying, so can they start off this tie with a positive result?

The hosts have already kicked things off domestically on the right track. They’ve won their first three league games of the season to move top of the table at this early stage of the campaign. Dinamo have scored three goals in each clash, while they’ve conceded just once in return so far. They’ve built their recent success on the back of a strong defence, something they’ll look to rely on as they try to avoid conceding an away goal on Tuesday night.

Ferencvaros head into this clash with European experience under their belt already this season. The away side have been through two rounds of qualifiers, but they are set to take a step up in terms of opposition here. They’re meeting a side with a wealth of European experience. While the visitors have had their moments in Europe over the years, recent season have seen them struggle to make much of an impact on the continental stage.

We expect more troubles for Ferencvaros, who are meeting a strong Dinamo outfit. The hosts have been made favourites to win this clash after eight wins in their last nine matches. Dinamo have secured six straight wins across all competitions, while they are looking like a side to fear in the qualifying rounds of the Champions League.

The hosts have built up some form in this competition with back to back wins to nil, while they’ve won to nil in three of their last four home Champions League ties. They should be able to shut out a Ferencvaros side who are in middling form in Europe, with the visitors lacking much experience at this level. Dinamo are on a roll at home after keeping a clean sheet in four of their last five home European games. With their strong defensive record from the league this term taken into consideration, we are backing the hosts to win to nil on Tuesday night.