With the defeat in the first leg at home, Ludogorets broke a streak of seven consecutive victories at home. In short, it is a statement that has great value for Dinamo Zagreb, who were able to impose themselves on the away side and put a serious mortgage on qualification for the next Champions League. The Croatians, of course, are the favourites in this challenge and they have no intention of throwing away what was a crucial move a week ago: winning at home to Ludogorets is never easy, especially if you are not this big team used to competing at certain levels.
Dynamo Zagreb have made it clear they will sell their skins dearly. Tonight’s hosts’ coach Cacic spoke about the match of the season. Absolute truth, as it would allow them to have important revenues by participating in the next European top competition and especially to return to the Champions League after a year in the Europa League. In short, everything points to a victory for the Croatians.
Ante Simundza, Ludogorets coach ©️Ansafoto
The prediction
A victory for Dinamo Zagreb, even in the return match, seems highly likely. The hosts have put a good mortgage on qualification and have the chance to take a very important qualification. Almost impossible to miss.
Dynamo Zagreb-Ludogorets matchday squad
DINAMO ZAGREB (4-4-2): Livakovic; Ristovski, Lauritsen, Peric, Ljubicic; Baturina, Misic, Ademi, Ivanusec; Drmic, Orsic.
LUDOGORETS (4-3-3): Padt; Cicinho, Plastun, Verdon, Nedyalkov; Yordanov, Piotrowski, Cauly; Tekpetey, Sotiriou, Rick.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1
