Zagreb Showdown: Bet on Goals This Thursday
The Europa League match between Dinamo Zagreb and Celta Vigo on Thursday promises an exciting contest filled with goals. This fixture will take place on November 6, 2023, at Stadion Maksimir. Both teams are closely matched in the league phase table, with Dinamo Zagreb in fourth place and Celta Vigo in ninth, separated by just one point.
Team Performances
Dinamo Zagreb started their Europa League journey strong, recording two 3-1 victories against Fenerbahce and Maccabi Tel Aviv. In their third match, they managed a dramatic equalizer against Malmo, maintaining their unbeaten record in the competition. However, domestically, they have faced challenges. After four consecutive wins, they have only won four of their last eight league matches, with a recent 2-1 victory against Rijeka bringing them within a point of leaders Hajduk Split.
Celta Vigo, under the guidance of coach Claudio Giraldez, also experienced a rocky start in the Europa League. They lost their first match 2-1 to Stuttgart but rebounded with two strong performances at home, defeating PAOK 3-1 and Nice 2-1. In La Liga, they struggled early on but have recently found success, with back-to-back wins placing them 12th in the standings.
Goals Galore Expected
Both teams have shown a tendency for high-scoring games. Dinamo Zagreb’s home matches have averaged 3.43 goals per game this season, with all seven encounters seeing over 2.5 goals. Celta Vigo’s last eight matches have averaged 3.13 goals, with six of those matches also exceeding the 2.5-goal mark.
Key Statistics
- Dinamo Zagreb’s Last Seven Matches: 100% Over 2.5 Goals (3-0, 3-0, 1-2, 3-1, 4-1, 2-1, 2-1)
- Celta Vigo’s Last Eight Matches: 75% Over 2.5 Goals (1-2, 1-2, 3-1, 1-1, 1-1, 2-1, 3-2, 2-1)
With both teams scoring frequently, Thursday’s clash is expected to be an open and entertaining match. Betters are advised to consider the likelihood of over 2.5 goals in this exciting Europa League encounter.
