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- Competition: UEFA Champions League Qualifiers
- Date: 28th July 2026
- Kick-off: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CEST
- Venue: Maksimir Stadium
On Tuesday, GNK Dinamo Zagreb hosts FC Thun in a Champions League qualifier that’s wide open after a 1-1 draw in Switzerland. Miha Zajc saved Dinamo late with a goal that canceled out Brighton Labeau’s opener, so everything’s still up for grabs. Dinamo comes into the second leg fired up, with a rowdy home crowd behind them and no appetite for an early exit from Europe. But Thun won’t back down, they’ve shown plenty of grit so far and head to Zagreb believing they can pull off a shock. Here’s a closer look at the key tactical battles, the latest team updates, and where the best betting value sits before kickoff.
Dinamo Zagreb vs FC Thun Head to Head (H2H) stats
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FC Thun
1 : 1
Dinamo Zagreb
Champions League
Neither team holds the edge in their brief head-to-head history. The only competitive meeting between GNK Dinamo Zagreb and FC Thun ended in a tense 1–1 draw during the first leg. Consequently, the average goals tally per game stands squarely at 2.0 goals.
Dinamo Zagreb team overview
Dinamo Zagreb enters this one on the back of a hard-fought 1-1 draw away in Switzerland. The Modri are currently enjoying an excellent run of form, remaining unbeaten in their last 19 competitive matches across all competitions.
Mario Kovačević’s men have been particularly formidable at the Maksimir Stadium, safeguarding an impressive eight-match home unbeaten streak that includes crucial domestic and cup victories.
Central to this dominant streak is star forward Dion Drena Beljo, who spearheaded the attack last season with an incredible 31 domestic goals alongside 5 crucial strikes in European competition.
Furthermore, the hosts boast excellent squad depth for this crucial second-leg fixture, with the manager enjoying a fully fit roster and no major injury concerns.
Last matches of Dinamo Zagreb
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FC Thun
1 : 1
Dinamo Zagreb
Champions League
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Dinamo Zagreb
0 : 0
LNZ Cherkasy
Club Friendlies 3
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Dinamo Zagreb
4 : 2
Koper
Club Friendlies 3
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Grosuplje
0 : 9
Dinamo Zagreb
Club Friendlies 3
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Dinamo Zagreb
0 : 0
Lokomotiva Zagreb
1. HNL
Dinamo Zagreb lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Danijel Zagorac
Defenders
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2
Sadegh Moharrami
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4
Max Bernauer
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28
Kevin Théophile-Catherine
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3
Takuya Ogiwara
Midfielders
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5
Arijan Ademi
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14
Miha Zajc
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77
Dario Špikić
Forwards
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10
Martin Baturina
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20
Arber Hoxha
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9
Dion Drena Beljo
FC Thun team overview
FC Thun prepares for this one on the back of an impressive 3-1 away victory against FC Luzern. The Oberländer are enjoying a fantastic run of early-season form, remaining completely unbeaten across their opening two competitive fixtures.
Gian-Luca Privitelli’s men kicked off their competitive away calendar perfectly with that victory at the Swissporarena, though going back to last season they have struggled on the road with just one win in five away games.
Nico Maier opened his account for the season during the domestic weekend after accumulating six vital goal contributions over the previous calendar year.
Furthermore, the Swiss side receives a major boost ahead of this crucial tie with club captain Marco Bürki fully rested and available for selection, as his multi-match domestic suspension does not apply to Champions League fixtures.
Last matches of FC Thun
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Luzern
1 : 3
FC Thun
Super League
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FC Thun
1 : 1
Dinamo Zagreb
Champions League
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FC Thun
1 : 2
Waldhof Mannheim
Club Friendlies 3
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FC Thun
1 : 1
Elversberg
Club Friendlies 3
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FC Thun
6 : 2
Neuchatel Xamax
Club Friendlies 3
FC Thun lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Nino Ziswiler
Defenders
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2
Kevin Djakpa
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4
Marco Bürki
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34
Nicolas Bürgy
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5
Dominik Schwizer
Midfielders
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6
Leonardo Bertone
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8
Vasilije Janjičić
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16
Justin Roth
Forwards
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7
Miguel Castroman
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9
Marc Gutbub
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11
Nico Maier
Prediction
FC Thun prepares for this one on the back of an impressive 3-1 away victory against FC Luzern. The Oberländer are enjoying a fantastic run of early-season form, remaining completely unbeaten across their opening two competitive fixtures.
Gian-Luca Privitelli’s men kicked off their competitive away calendar perfectly with that victory at the Swissporarena, though going back to last season they have struggled on the road with just one win in five away games.
Nico Maier opened his account for the season during the domestic weekend after accumulating six vital goal contributions over the previous calendar year.
Furthermore, the Swiss side receives a major boost ahead of this crucial tie with club captain Marco Bürki fully rested and available for selection, as his multi-match domestic suspension does not apply to Champions League fixtures.
Four reasons we expect both teams to score
- Thun failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last 17 matches.
- Dinamo Zagreb failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last seven encounters.
- Both teams scored in each of the last six European games of Thun.
- Five of the last six European games of Dinamo Zagreb produced goals at both ends.
Main prediction Dinamo Zagreb - FC Thun
Both Teams to Score
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