Dinamo Zagreb vs RB Salzburg Prediction: Red Bull to keep leading Group E

In Group E the density of teams is high and after each round the situation in the table changes dramatically. Before Matchday 4 starts, Dinamo Zagreb is the outsider of the quartet, but in case of victory the Croats may well lead Group E.

The Croats began the tournament with a home victory over English Chelsea, and continued with two away defeats at the hands of AC Milan and Salzburg. As a result, by Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League group stage the Balkans are at the bottom of the standings with three points, but they are two points behind the leading Salzburg. I.e. in case of success in the home game, Dinamo will be ahead of the Austrians and at least one more team will take a place in the top-2 of Group E. After the defeat against Salzburg Dinamo did not play, the organizers of the Croatian top flight gave Dinamo the opportunity to prepare for the crucial return game. It should be noted that before the defeat by Salzburg Dinamo won three matches in a row at home.

In the 2022/23 season Salzburg lost only one match, the very first away to Sturm (1-2). Since then, victories and draws. In the Champions League, Salzburg started with two draws against AC Milan and Chelsea, followed by a narrow victory over Dinamo Zagreb. In that game the only goal was scored by Okafor on a penalty kick 71 minutes into the game. During the match, the Bulls had 17 shots on goal and six on goal. In their last six away games, Salzburg has five wins and a 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

• Dinamo: Menalo;
• Salzburg: Kameri, Okoh, Omoregie, Tijani, Fernando.

Since 2009, Dinamo and Salzburg have played each other seven times in the Europa League and Champions League. Dinamo has never won in regulation time, but at the same time in the 2016/17 season made it to the group stage of the Champions League after two draws in regulation time and a goal in extra time. Salzburg has four wins, including a first-round victory.

The match is very important for both teams, the fight for a place in the top 2 at maximum density. It should be noted that Group E so far is more low-scoring, 67% of the matches seeing fewer than three goals, and all Austrian games, plus two of the three involving the Croats, i.e. with our teams 83% of the matches with a maximum of two goals. There is a feeling that the upcoming match will not be rich in goals either. The opponents will be cautious. The home advange does not really matter for Salzburg; the Bulls have won five away games in six in Bundesliga, and a draw in London against Chelsea. As for the outcome, the Austrian club looks preferable, as we saw in the first match between these teams. We offer these betting options for the meeting:

Total Under (2.5) for 1.875 at 1xbet;

W2 for 2.60 at Betking;

Correct Score 0-1 for 8.50 at Bet365.

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