Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Champions League, January 22, 2025
Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb Preview
- Tournament: Champions League
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 22
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, England
English giants Arsenal will play host to Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb in their seventh game of the 2024/25 Champions League season at Emirates Stadium. Both teams are enduring polar opposite start to their Champions League campaign.
Hosts Arsenal are undergoing a stellar season on both the domestic and European fronts as they are sitting third in the Champions League table with 13 points after six games. They have also demonstrated their attacking prowess in the Premier League and are occupying the second position in the competition. They are expected to advance to the knockout stages. Kai Havertz is leading the goalscoring charts with 13 goals whereas Bukayo Saka has bagged 13 assists each for himself.
Meanwhile, Dinamo Zagreb has endured a disastrous start to their Champions League campaign and will face an early elimination as they find themselves rooted at the final position of the playoff spots. They occupy the 24th position in the table with eight points after six games. Sandro Kulenovic is the leading goalscorer with 14 goals whereas Martin Baturina leads the assists board with seven to his name.
Arsenal Team News
The home side, they have been dealt with serious injury concerns as both right-backs Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain out with knee injuries. Forwards Bukayo Saka (hamstring) and Ethan Nwaneri (muscle) are out whereas Gabriel Jesus will miss the rest of the campaign with his ACL injury.
Dinamo Zagreb Team News
As for the visitors, they would be without the services of experienced striker Bruno Petkovic who’s out with his adductor injury. Juan Cordoba (knee), Petar Sucic (foot) and Josip Misic (calf) are also sidelined for this crucial fixture.
Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb Predicted Lineups
Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Raya
Defenders: Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly
Midfielders: Odegaard, Partey, Rice
Forwards: Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard
Dinamo Zagreb Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Zagorac
Defenders: Ristovski, Theophile-Catherine, Bernauer, Pierre-Gabriel
Midfielders: Ademi, Pavic
Forwards: Mbuku, Baturina, Pjaca; Kulenovic
Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have never faced each other four times on the European stage. Arsenal have recorded four wins whereas Dinamo Zagreb could secure only one win.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| November 24, 2015 | Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb | UEFA Champions League |
| September 16, 2015 | Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 Arsenal | UEFA Champions League |
| August 23, 2006 | Arsenal 2-1 Dinamo Zagreb | UEFA Champions League |
| August 08, 2006 | Dinamo Zagreb 0-3 Arsenal | UEFA Champions League |
Key Players to Watch in Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb
Kai Havertz (Arsenal)
The German attacker has been established as one of the sought-after players in the Premier League this season and is the top-scorer for the North London giants this season. Havertz has played in 29 games, bagging 13 goals and three assists this season, and has accumulated a 2.26 xG in his last five games.
Sandro Kulenovic (Dinamo Zagreb)
Sandro Kulenovic has established himself as one of the key players for Dinamo Zagreb this season and has netted 14 goals in 26 appearances across all competitions.
Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction
The English giants are the favourites for this tie due to their stellar start to the 2024/25 campaign. The Gunners are coming off a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa in their latest domestic game and will once again enter a game without Bukayo Saka at the forefront. Mikel Arteta’s men are third in the Champions League table and remain undefeated in the competition after six games.
As for Dinamo Zagreb, they have been one of the worst-performing teams in the Champions League but have still maintained their playoff spot in the table. The Croatian giants have scored 10 goals in Europe so far this season and find themselves in a challenging position.
Predicted Score: Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb
Where to Watch Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | CBS and TUDN |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb?
The Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb game will be played on 22nd January at Emirates Stadium.
Q. Where to watch Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb live for free?
The game between Arsenal and Dinamo Zagreb can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb?
The predicted score for Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb is 3-0.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb?
The two sides have never faced each other four times. Arsenal recorded three wins whereas Dinamo Zagreb could manage only one.