Dinamo Zagreb hold the advantage heading into this second leg at Stadion Maksimir. The 1-1 draw in Thun last week left the tie wide open but the Croatian champions rarely drop points on their own patch. They've gone 19 matches without a loss across all competitions and that run includes some tough European nights.
Thun claimed the Swiss Super League title last season and started the new campaign with a win over Luzern. Still their defensive record stands out for all the wrong reasons with no clean sheets in 14 matches. That should give Dinamo plenty of encouragement when they push forward.
Luka Stojkovic sits out through suspension after his red card against Genk back in February. Mats Seiler misses the trip with a groin issue while Christopher Ibayi looks likely to start from the bench again. Dinamo name an unchanged side from the first leg with Beljo leading the line and Orsic providing width on the left.
Expected starting lineups show Filipovic in goal behind Valincic, Dominguez, McKenna and Goda. Misic and Zajc anchor midfield while Lisica, Vidovic and Orsic support Beljo. Thun line up with Steffen behind Fehr, Bamert, Burki and Huele. Reichmuth, Roth, Matoshi and Maier sit in front of forwards Dursun and Labeau who scored in the first leg.
Beljo netted 31 league goals last season and remains the focal point of every Dinamo attack. Labeau carries threat on the counter but Thun will need more than one goal to progress. The home side should control possession and create the better chances over ninety minutes.
Recommended Bets
Dinamo Zagreb to win @1.85 — Undefeated in 19 matches and strong at home against a Thun side without a clean sheet in 14 games.
Over 2.5 goals @1.95 — Thun concede regularly and Dinamo's attack led by Beljo tends to deliver at Maksimir.
Beljo anytime goalscorer @2.20 — Top scorer from last season starts up front and faces a defense that struggles to keep him quiet.
Odds tend to shorten closer to kickoff — lock in value now.
