D. Zagreb vs Celtic Prediction: 10/12/2024

Dinamo Zagreb’s recent loss to Borussia Dortmund, a 0-3 defeat at home, ended their three-match unbeaten streak in the Champions League. This followed their disappointing 9-2 loss to Bayern Munich on the opening day of the competition.

However, the Croatian side managed to recover somewhat, drawing 2-2 with Monaco and then securing consecutive wins over Salzburg (0-2) and Slovan Bratislava (1-4). Despite these positive results, Dinamo’s form at home has been a concern, with a 0-0 draw against Rijeka and a 2-4 loss to Osijek in the domestic league. They will now attempt to break a four-match winless streak at home as they prepare to face Slaven Belupo in the upcoming league match.

Celtic, currently sitting at the bottom of the table in 20th place with 8 points, has had an eventful Champions League campaign. Despite a heavy 7-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park, they bounced back with a 5-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava, a 0-0 draw with Atalanta in Bergamo, and a 3-1 home win against RB Leipzig.

They also held Club Bruges to a 1-1 draw in their previous match. Since their defeat to Dortmund, Celtic has gone unbeaten in all competitions, with a run of 8 wins and 3 draws. In their domestic league, they recently played against Ross County, Aberdeen, and Hibernian.

For this match, Dinamo Zagreb faces several key injuries, including midfielders Ademi and Misic, goalkeeper Nevistic, striker Petkovic, and international player Sucic. The standout performer for Zagreb has been Kulenovic, who has scored 8 goals in the league and 3 in the Champions League. New signing Raul Torrente, who joined from Granada, has become a key starter alongside Theophile-Caterine in defense. Holm, another important player, is also sidelined with an injury.

Celtic’s main absence is Holm, while key players like Japanese international Maeda, who scored against Club Bruges, as well as Carters-Vickers, Engels, Kuhn, McGregor, and Johnston, are expected to feature.

Prediction

Given Celtic’s solid recent form, especially in the Champions League, and Dinamo Zagreb’s struggles, the match is likely to end in a 3-0 victory for Celtic.