Dinamo Zagreb vs West Ham: West Ham United begin their Europa League campaign with an away trip to Dinamo Zagreb in their Group H match on Thursday.
Match Details:
Teams: Dinamo Zagreb vs West Ham
Venue: Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb, Croatia
Date: Thursday 16th September, 2021
Time: 10:15 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/
🆚 @gnkdinamo
🏟 Stadion Maksimir
⏰ 5:45 PM
📺 BT Sport#UEL— West Ham United (@WestHam) September 16, 2021
Preview
Dinamo Zagreb lost their Champions League final qualification tie to Sheriff 3-0 on aggregate and secured a place in the Europa League as a result.
In the 1. Division, they began their season in stunning fashion and are table toppers after 7 matches played with 16 points which includes 5 wins.
They picked up a 2-0 home win against Sibenik on Saturday with Lauritsen and Ivanusec scoring the all-important goals.
Their loss to Sheriff in the 1st leg of the qualification tie is the sole defeat in the last 7 matches across all competitions. Hence, the consistent has been impressive.
On the other hand, West Ham were last season’s most impressive unit who maximised their potential.
The Hammers haven’t begun this season in flowing fashion but with 8 points from 4 matches; they are getting into shape.
Moyes’ men are unbeaten this season and eye a solid start to their European quest as well.
Putting on the final touches 💪
Go behind-the-scenes at our last session at Rush Green before departure…#UEL pic.twitter.com/Bq1UM7aqL6
— West Ham United (@WestHam) September 15, 2021
A goalless draw was played out on the weekend against Southampton. Hence, a return to winning ways is the talk of the town for West Ham.
Form Guide
Dinamo Zagreb: LWDWW
West Ham: WWWDD
Trening Dinama ⚽️😎💪🏻💙 #dinamozagreb #UEL
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— GNK Dinamo (@gnkdinamo) September 15, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 Sibenik
Southampton 0-0 West Ham
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Dinamo Zagreb vs West Ham in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App or Jio TV while the broadcast is available on the Sony Ten 2.
Team News
Dinamo Zagreb has no injury concerns ahead of this clash while Reid is the sole absentee for West Ham as he recovers from a knee injury.
Dinamo Zagreb possible 11:
Zagorac, Moubandje, Sutalo, Theophile-Catherine, Dilaver, Ivanusec, Misic, Tolic, Spikic, Petkovic and Juric
West Ham possible 11:
Fabianski, Cresswell, Ogbonna, Zouma, Fredericks, Rice, Soucek, Benrahma, Vlasic, Yarmolenko and Antonio
Prediction: Dinamo Zagreb 1-1 West Ham
These two sides have been in good form in recent weeks and with the strikers in form, goals are expected.
Both sides’ defence will be tested and hence we see a share of the spoils take place.
Players to watch out for: Petkovic, Juric, Antonio and Soucek.
