1. HNL preview of Rudeš - Dinamo Zagreb: Visitors believed to win

Competition: Croatia 1. HNL
Date: Sun 07.April
Match begins: 14:30 (UTC)
Venue: Stadion Kranjčevićeva (10850 seats)

Struggling Rudeš will be hoping to pull off an upset when they welcome high-flying Dinamo Zagreb in the upcoming league round. It’s 10th vs 1st and the home crowd will have moderate expectations.

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Rudeš and Dinamo Zagreb.

These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.

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Rudeš form and stats

Rudeš's struggle is real here at Stadion Kranjčevićeva with only 7 points collected from 13 games. The win-draw-lost numbers are ugly 2-1-10. Hopes of three in a row are alive for Rudeš after consecutive victories at their own ground.

Rudeš's last game was hosting Istra 1961 and winning 1-0. Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Slaven Koprivnica (1-2).

Despite playing at their own arena the home team are massive underdogs in this game. The home fans will enjoy their drinks and snacks knowing that the chances of points are very slim. When Rudeš have been in this position before, they have won 0, drawn 0 and lost 5 from five games. 3 defeats by at least two goals.

Rudeš aren't scoring a lot here at Stadion Kranjčevićeva with only 9 goals from 13 games. Rudeš have conceded 28 goals in these home games, a significant number.

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Dinamo Zagreb form and stats

The away team, who have the most points (29) away in 1. HNL, have been very comfortable on their travels so far, racking up 9 wins, 2 draws and only 1 loss. Dinamo Zagreb love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.

Two travels in a row for Dinamo Zagreb, whose manager N. Bjelica could celebrate last time after the 1. HNL win against Hajduk Split. Prior to that match, a home win 1-0 against Inter Zapresic.

As mentioned earlier, Dinamo Zagreb will not be satisfied unless they get maximum points from this game. Performing as huge favourites away from home has earlier resulted in 13 wins (7 by two or more goals winning margin), 4 draws and 3 surprising defeats.

The travelling fans enjoy Dinamo Zagreb's attacking play in away games, having scored 19 goals in 12 away matches. Dinamo Zagreb are tight as a drum on their travels, having allowed the opposition only 4 goals away.

Head 2 Head

The dueling parties have met before this season: Dinamo Zagreb - Rudeš 7-2. As for the last seven games between these two teams, there's 1 Rudeš victory, 2 draws and 4 Dinamo Zagreb wins.

Top Goalscorers

B. Petković
8 goals
M. Gavranović
7 goals
M. Oršić
5 goals

Rudeš missing players

Dinamo Zagreb missing players

Rudeš Dinamo Zagreb
Total Home Statistic Away Total
27 13 Played 12 26
19 9 Scored 19 53
63 28 Conceded 4 13
96% 100% Over 0.5 92% 96%
74% 69% Over 1.5 58% 62%
56% 54% Over 2.5 25% 42%
33% 31% Over 3.5 8% 15%
22% 23% Over 4.5 8% 12%
48% 38% Both teams to score 25% 35%
11% 15% Clean Sheet 67% 62%
44% 46% Failed To Score 17% 8%
Key stats this season:
  • Rudeš hasn't played a single 0-0 game at home.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Dinamo Zagreb 27 22 4 1 54 14 15 13 2 0 35 10 12 9 2 1 19 4 40 70
2 Rijeka 27 15 8 4 50 27 14 8 5 1 28 10 13 7 3 3 22 17 23 53
3 Osijek 27 13 7 7 48 30 14 6 4 4 25 15 13 7 3 3 23 15 18 46
4 Lokomotiva Zagreb 27 12 8 7 43 25 14 7 5 2 22 10 13 5 3 5 21 15 18 44
5 Hajduk Split 27 11 10 6 40 29 13 5 5 3 18 12 14 6 5 3 22 17 11 43
6 Gorica 27 11 6 10 37 34 13 3 3 7 17 23 14 8 3 3 20 11 3 39
7 Slaven Koprivnica 27 4 13 10 28 40 13 4 3 6 15 19 14 0 10 4 13 21 -12 25
8 Inter Zaprešić 27 7 3 17 28 58 13 3 2 8 15 25 14 4 1 9 13 33 -30 24
9 Istra 1961 27 4 5 18 22 49 13 1 4 8 9 24 14 3 1 10 13 25 -27 17
10 Rudeš 27 2 4 21 19 63 13 2 1 10 9 28 14 0 3 11 10 35 -44 10