Dinamo Zagreb v Monaco

Monaco enter Round 2 of the new Champions League after an incredible 2-1 over Barcelona while Zagreb enter off the back of a dismal 9-2 thrashing away to Bayern Munich. With recent form in both Europe and domestic competition, the victor of this clash seems to be apparent.

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Monaco are unbeaten this season with 5 wins from their first 6 Ligue 1 games, as well as that impressive victory against Barcelona to boot. Monaco have also won 8 of their last 9 away games in the league. For Zagreb, a win in the Cup against lower league opposition broke a three-match losing streak in all competitions with their home form also taking a hit two weeks ago.

🔎 Dinamo Zagreb v Monaco Players to Watch 

🔵 Bruno Petkovic 

Petkovic averages 2.71 fouls drawn this season, he has been fouled twice or more in all bar one game this season. He will likely be up against Vanderson who averages 1.4 fouls committed so far this term, Petkovic looks likely to draw at least a couple of fouls here at a healthy price.

🔴 Folarin Balogun

Balogun has taken at least 2 shots in every game so far this term, hitting the target in all of them. The forward averages exactly 1 shot on target per game, hitting the target even when coming off the bench. He will likely start on Wednesday night, which should see him hit this mark comfortably.

🔴 Eliesse Ben Seghir

The young talent has become a regular for a shot on target this season, Seghir takes on an average of 1.33 shots on target per game and he has hit the target in his last 3 competitive games. The teenager will likely partner Balogun in attack and be one of the French side's biggest forward outlets. This looks a valuable price for him to fire just one shot on target.

🗂️ Dinamo Zagreb v Monaco Cheat Sheet

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💻 Dinamo Zagreb v Monaco Form & Tactics 

Dinamo Zagreb sit third in the HNL but have lost three of their last five competitive matches. In European competition, they struggle with possession, averaging just 38.3%, though this rises to 61.65% against weaker domestic opposition.

Known for their high defensive press, Zagreb lead the league in winning the ball in the opposition third and with PPDA of 8.91. They average 5.2 corners for and 5 against per game this season. In terms of discipline, they commit 11.75 fouls per match and receive 1.5 yellow cards on average, placing them midtable in fouls committed.

Monaco are second in Ligue 1, level on points with PSG, thanks to their unbeaten run. They control 61% possession across all competitions and closely match their xG of 2.18, scoring 2 goals per game in all competitions.

Despite an xGA of 1.12, their strong defence–owing to an extremely high press (one of the highest in the top 5 leagues with a PPDA of 6.46)–has conceded just 0.57 goals per match. Monaco average 13.14 fouls, drawing 16.43 from their opponents in all competitions, and receive only 1.2 yellow cards per game. They also dominate corners, with 6.57 for and 2.57 against per match this season.

🏁 Dinamo Zagreb v Monaco Ref Watch 

• Referee Harm Osmers averages 4.33 cards per game.
• He also awards 23.33 fouls per game.

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