Dinamo Zagreb vs Paris Saint-Germain Match Preview October 24, 2012

Posted by Admin on Wednesday, October 24, 2012

The defeat of FC Porto and Dynamo Kiev not only make Dinamo Zagreb slumped at the bottom of Group A, but also extend record losing streak to eight in the group phase matches. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain still sitting in 2nd after losing to Porto 0-1. The two teams have never met before. This is the first time to face PSG vice Croatia.


The last time Dinamo Zagreb vice-French encounter, when slaughtered 1-7 by Olympique Lyon in the Champions League group stage last season. Lyon also won 2-0 when playing at the Stade de Gerland. 1-7 defeat of Dinamo Zagreb is the biggest defeat in European competition.

Dinamo Zagreb have never win against French teams in the last eight trials, both away and home, since they beat AJ Auxerre 3-1 in the Cup Winners 1994/95.

Last season, Dinamo Zagreb defeat throughout the match Champions League group phase, with a total of 22 goals conceded, most conceded record in the history of the Champions League group phase. PSG away record in the Champions League since 2000 so bad, had never been away win in three seasons PSG appearance in the Champions League group phase.

Last time Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Maksimir stadium when the Caps beat Sweden 3-1 in the Croatian national team friendly match. Ibra scored a goal from the penalty spot and one assist in the game.

Dinamo Zagreb last 5 games:

October 20, 2012: Inter Zaprešić 0-2 Dinamo Zagreb (HNL)
October 8, 2012: Slaven Koprivnica 1-4 Dinamo Zagreb (HNL)
October 4, 2012: Dynamo Kiev 2-0 Dinamo Zagreb (Champions League)
29 Sept 2012: Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 Hajduk Split (HNL)
25 Sept 2012: 0-3 Dinamo Zagreb Porec (HN Cup)

PSG last 5 games:

October 20, 2012: PSG 1-0 Reims (Ligue 1)
October 8, 2012: PSG 2-2 Marseille (Ligue 1)
October 4, 2012: PSG 1-0 Porto (Champions League)
29 Sept 2012: PSG 2-0 Sochaux (Ligue 1)
22 Sept 2012: Bastia 0-4 PSG (Ligue 1)

Prediction Dinamo Zagreb vs PSG starting XI:

Dinamo Zagreb: Kelava, Vida, Tonel, Simunic, Pivaric, Calello, Ademi, Brozovic, Sammir, Kovacic, Beciraj
Coach: Ante Cacic

Paris Saint-Germain: Sirigu, Van der Wiel, T. Silva, Sakho, Armand, Chantome, Verratti, Matuidi, Pastore, Menez, Ibrahimovic
Coach: Carlo Ancelotti

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