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Dinamo Zagreb and AC Milan face off at Stadion Maksimir on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 8:00 pm UK time, in a critical UEFA Champions League League Phase clash. Milan aim to confirm their spot in the round of 16, while Dinamo fight for survival in Europe.

Interesting Fact:

AC Milan have won all six of their previous meetings with Dinamo Zagreb, scoring 17 goals and conceding just three.

Team Analysis

Dinamo Zagreb

Currently 26th in the standings, Dinamo must win to have any hope of progressing to the playoff round. However, they have struggled offensively, failing to score in their last three Champions League matches.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: W-D-L-L-W
• Last match: 3-0 loss vs Arsenal

Key Players:

• Sandro Kulenovic: Leading scorer for Dinamo with three goals in the Champions League.
• Arijan Ademi: Provides experience and leadership in midfield.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Out: Bruno Petkovic (adductor), Petar Sucic (foot).
• Lukas Kacavenda: Suspended.
• Wilfried Kanga: Ineligible.

AC Milan

Milan are in excellent form in Europe, winning five consecutive Champions League matches. With qualification to the knockout stage secured, they aim to guarantee a top-eight finish with a victory.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: W-W-W-L-W
• Last match: 1-0 win vs Girona

Key Players:

• Rafael Leao: A dynamic attacker with three goals in the Champions League.
• Christian Pulisic: Directly involved in five goals in six Champions League starts.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Out: Emerson Royal, Malick Thiaw, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Noah Okafor, Alessandro Florenzi (injuries).
• Davide Calabria: Suspended.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

Milan have a perfect record against Dinamo Zagreb, winning all six previous meetings. Their last clash in October 2022 ended in a 4-0 victory for Milan at Stadion Maksimir.

Key Stats:

• Milan have scored in five straight Champions League games.
• Dinamo Zagreb are winless in home Champions League matches this season.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Dinamo Zagreb 0-2 AC Milan

Milan’s superior quality and recent European form make them favourites to secure a comfortable win and a top-eight finish.

Betting Tips

1. Both Teams to Score: No
2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
3. Anytime Goalscorer: Rafael Leao

Possible Lineups

Dinamo Zagreb (5-4-1):
Nevistic; Ristovski, Torrente, Bernauer, Mmaee, Pierre-Gabriel; Stojkovic, Ademi, Baturina, Pjaca; Kulenovic

AC Milan (4-2-3-1):
Maignan; Terracciano, Tomori, Pavlovic, Hernandez; Bennacer, Fofana; Pulisic, Reijnders, Leao; Morata

Hot Stat

Milan are unbeaten in their last three away games in the Champions League, scoring six goals and conceding just two.

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