Dinamo Zagreb vs Sevilla: Dinamo Zagreb look to overturn a 3-1 deficit when they host Sevilla in the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 clash on Thursday.
Match Details:
Teams: Dinamo Zagreb vs Sevilla
Venue: Stadion Maksimir
Date: Thursday 24th February, 2022
Time: 11:15 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
In the first leg, Sevilla beat Dinamo Zagreb by a 3-1 margin as Rakitic, Ocampos and Martial found the net to give the Spanish side an advantage.
Zagreb needs to overturn this deficit to reach the next stage of the knockouts. With the cancellation of away goals rule, only an out-right win by 3 goals or more can ensure progress.
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A goalless draw on the weekend against NK Lokomotiva in the 1. Division did not help their cause.
On the other hand, Sevilla drew 1-1 away to Espanyol on the weekend as they remained 2nd in the La Liga table.
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Mir broke the deadlock for Sevilla before Darder equalized in the second half to ensure a share of the spoils.
But the visitors lost Antony Martial due to injury in the process as the Frenchman limped off the field in the 1st half.
The hosts are unbeaten in 4 home matches while Sevilla haven’t lost in 6 matches.
Form Guide
Dinamo: DLWWW
Sevilla: DWWDD
Last Matches of both teams:
Dinamo 0-0 NK Lokomotiva
Espanyol 1-1 Sevilla
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Team News
Ademi, Ivanusec and Peric are out for Dinamo due to injuries, while Theophile-Catherine is a doubt.
Martial, Lamela, Montiel, Rekik and Suso are out of this one for the Spanish side due to injury concerns.
Dinamo Zagreb possible 11:
Livakovic, Sutalo, Lauritsen, Franjic, Ristovski, Misic, Gojak, Bockaj, Juric, Petkovic and Orsic
Sevilla possible 11:
Bono, Navas, Koundé, Carlos, Acuna, Jordan, Fernando, Rakitic, Ocampos, En-Nesyri and Mir
Prediction: Dinamo Zagreb 0-2 Sevilla
The visitors are too strong as shown in the 1st leg and we find it difficult for Zagreb to turn things around.
Zagreb has 3 wins from their last 5 matches which is better than Sevilla’s 2. But the visitors should do enough to gain a Round of 16 berth.
Players to watch out for: Petkovic, Orsic, Rakitic and Mir.
