Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 22, 2025
In the seventh round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Arsenal will face Dinamo Zagreb. The match will take place in London on Wednesday, January 22, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 Central European Time. Here's my prediction for the game, including a focus on the total goals and the match winner.
Match Preview
Arsenal has been struggling lately, having dropped points in two of their last three Premier League matches, allowing Nottingham Forest to close the gap. On top of that, they were eliminated from the FA Cup, leading to a less-than-ideal run of form recently.
In the Champions League, however, the Gunners have only suffered one defeat. A win in this upcoming match would firmly establish them among the leaders in the overall table and increase Mikel Arteta's team's chances of advancing to the round of 16.
In contrast, Dinamo Zagreb is not in the best shape, as the Croatian league is still on its winter break. The Zagreb club has allowed its competitors to pull away, currently sitting in third place.
In the Champions League, Dinamo is still fighting for a spot in the top 24, but this next match could effectively end their chances. Facing a powerful Arsenal side, it will be difficult for them to expect a positive result.
Match Facts
- Arsenal has conceded in six consecutive matches.
- Dinamo has won just one of their last eight matches.
- Arsenal averages 1.6 goals per game at home, while Dinamo averages 2.2 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Arsenal: Raya, Partey, Timber, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Odegaard, Rice, Merino, Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard.
- Dinamo Zagreb: Zagorac, Spikic, Ristovski, Bernauer, Katrin, Pber-Gabriel, Kachevenda, Rog, Baturina, Kulenovic, Pjaca.
Head-to-Head
Arsenal leads the head-to-head 3-1.
Prediction
There is no doubt about Arsenal’s victory, as Dinamo Zagreb is significantly weaker than the Gunners in all aspects. I am betting on a home win for Arsenal and a total of fewer than 4.5 goals.
