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Dinamo Zagreb will welcome Viktoria Plzen to Stadion Maksimir for a UEFA Europa Conference League fixture on Thursday.
The hosts are coming into the game on the back of a 2-1 defeat away to Gorica in the Croatian HNL over the weekend. They went ahead through Arijan Ademi's 63rd-minute strike but Nikola Vujnovic equalized seven minutes later while Ante Juric stepped off the bench to score an injury-time winner.
Viktoria Plzen, meanwhile, fell to a 3-0 defeat away to Liberec in the Czech Fortuna Liga. Lubomir Tupta, Luka Kulenovic and Lukas Cerv all found the back of the net to guide their side to victory.
Miroslav Koubek's side will turn their focus to the continent, where their last game saw them claim a 2-1 away win over FC Astana. Dinamo Zagreb, meanwhile, fell to a 2-0 defeat away to FC Ballkani.
The loss saw the Croatian champions drop to third spot in Group C, having garnered three points from two games. Plzen lead the way with maximum points from two games.
Dinamo Zagreb vs Viktoria Plzen Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the third meeting between the two sides. They were paired in the playoff stage of the 2018-19 Europa League, with Dinamo Zagreb advancing with a 4-2 aggregate victory.
- Viktoria Plzen's last six games in all competitions have produced three goals or more.
- Dinamo Zagreb are unbeaten in 11 of their last 13 home games in European competition (eight wins).
- Viktoria Plzen are currently on a seven-game winning run in the Conference League (including qualifiers).
- Dinamo Zagreb are unbeaten in five home games against Czech opposition (three wins).
- Four of Plzen's last six competitive matches produced at least three goals in the first half.
Dinamo Zagreb vs Viktoria Plzen Prediction
Dinamo Zagreb suffered a shock defeat away to Kosovan outfit Ballkani on the last matchday and will be looking to bounce back with a win here.
Viktoria Plzen, on their part, have had a stellar continental campaign so far, which is in sharp contrast to their domestic form. These two sides were the favorites to advance to the knockout rounds and the results in their double-header could be crucial in determining who ends up finishing where.
Dinamo Zagreb have a strong home record and we are backing the Croats to claim a narrow win.
Prediction: Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 Viktoria Plzen
Dinamo Zagreb vs Viktoria Plzen Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Dinamo Zagreb to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
