Dinamo head into this second leg with real momentum on their side. The 1-1 draw away at Thun last week keeps everything open, yet the Croatian side look the more complete outfit at home in front of their own fans at Stadion Maksimir. Their only outing this season ended level, but that was on the road and they controlled plenty of the ball without finding a winner.
Thun arrive off the back of a 3-1 league win against Luzern, which shows they can score. Still, that result came in domestic action and the step up here feels noticeable. The Swiss side have not faced Dinamo since that first-leg stalemate, so fresh legs and home advantage tilt things further toward the hosts.
Predicted lineups point to Dinamo fielding Filipovic in goal behind Valincic, Dominguez, McKenna and Goda, with Misic and Zajc anchoring midfield. Lisica, Vidovic and Orsic support lone striker Beljo. Thun are expected to start Steffen, Fehr, Bamert, Burki and Huele, while Reichmuth, Roth, Matoshi and Maier feed Dursun and Labeau up top. Those shapes suggest Dinamo will press higher and look to exploit the flanks early.
Dinamo sit top of the Prva HNL despite playing no league games yet, which tells its own story about expectations. Thun have shown early promise in Switzerland but face a different test on the road in Zagreb. Expect the Croatians to dominate territory and create the clearer chances across the ninety minutes.
The aggregate remains 1-1, so a single goal either way could decide who progresses. Dinamo should have enough quality to nick a win and move into the next round, though Thun will stay dangerous on the counter if the home side push too hard.
Recommended Bets
Dinamo win @1.85 — home advantage and stronger squad depth should see them edge the second leg at Maksimir.
Under 2.5 goals @2.10 — both sides kept it tight in the first leg and limited data suggests a cautious approach again.
Dinamo to advance @1.55 — aggregate starts level but the hosts are favored to progress from this qualifying tie.
Odds tend to shorten closer to kickoff — lock in value now.
