In an exciting matchup in the Europa League, Dinamo Zagreb will host Celta Vigo on Thursday, November 6, at the Stadion Maksimir. Both teams are closely matched in the league phase standings, with Dinamo sitting fourth and Celta in ninth, separated by just a single point.
Dinamo Zagreb began their Europa League journey with two impressive 3-1 victories, defeating Fenerbahce and Maccabi Tel Aviv. However, in their most recent outing against Malmo, they experienced a tense moment, trailing until a thrilling equalizer in the 96th minute secured them a draw, keeping their unbeaten record intact. In the domestic league, despite a strong start with four consecutive wins, they have since faced challenges, managing only four wins out of their last eight matches but still remaining competitive in the title race, just a point behind leaders Hajduk Split after their latest 2-1 victory over Rijeka.
Celta Vigo, on the other hand, has had a mixed start to their Europa League campaign, suffering a 2-1 defeat to Stuttgart initially before bouncing back with solid performances at home. They claimed a 3-1 victory against PAOK and edged past Nice with a 2-1 win, which has brought them back into contention in the league phase. Additionally, after a difficult beginning to their La Liga season, where they drew seven consecutive matches, including remarkable 1-1 results, they have recently turned their fortunes around with consecutive wins against Osasuna and Levante, now positioning themselves in 12th place in the table.
As for the betting perspective, the match promises to be a thrilling encounter, especially given the scoring history of both teams. Dinamo Zagreb’s home matches this season have seen an average of 3.43 goals per game, with all seven home matches resulting in over 2.5 goals. Celta Vigo has also demonstrated a similar trend, with their matches averaging 3.13 goals per game and scoring over 2.5 goals in six out of their last eight matches.
With both teams showing a proclivity for high-scoring games, fans can expect an entertaining showdown in the Croatian capital on Thursday evening. The bet of the day suggests that over 2.5 goals is a strong possibility, reflecting the attacking styles of both squads, offering a glimmer of hope for a high-scoring affair.