Arsenal will face Dinamo Zagreb at the iconic Emirates Stadium on January 22 in tehri final home match of the UEFA Champions League group stage. The Gunners have nearly secured a spot in the last 16 and are aiming to finish strong in the league phase, trailing only Liverpool and Barcelona. Meanwhile, their Croatian opponents are striving to push for a chance of advancement in the competition.
Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb: Match Preview
Arsenal have been formidable at home in the Champions League since their defeat to Bayern Munich in 2017, with no defeats at the Emirates Stadium under Mikel Artera’s leadership. They are currently third in their group, with 13 points and a win in this game would not only ensure tehri advancement to the knockout stages but also make history by achieving three consecutive wins by at least three goals.
Dinamo Zagreb, on the other hand, have struggled in recent months but have managed to secure two victories in the group stage against ReD bull Salzburg and Slovan Bratislava. However, their home form has been disappointing with a loss to Borussia Dortmund and a goalless draw against Celtic. Fabio Cannavaro’s men sit just above the playoff line in their group and are aiming to secure a spot in the knockout stage.
Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb: Head-to-Head
Arsenal and Dinamo Zagreb have faced each other four times in the UEFA Champions League, with the Gunners winning three of those encounters. Meanwhile, the Croatian team have managed to secure just one victory in tehri precious meetings with Arsenal. The hosts’ dominant record in this fixture will likely boost their confidence heading into their upcoming match.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 25/11/2015 | Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb | UCL |
| 17/09/2015 | Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 Arsenal | UCL |
| 24/08/2006 | Arsenal 2-1 Dinamo Zagreb | UCL |
| 09/08/2006 | Dinamo Zagreb 0-3 Arsenal | UCL |
Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Arsenal will miss the services of tehri key players, William Saliba (hamstring), Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Ethan Nwaneri due to respective injuries. The management is likely to consider bringing Jakub Kiwior into the starting lineup after Jurien Timber and Thomas Partey failed to impress against Aston Villa.
Dinamo Zagreb, on the other hand, will miss experienced striker Bruno Petkovic due to an adductor issue. He is their only player to score four away goals in a major European tournament, but Sandro Kulenovic could match that record if he scores against the Gunners. Additionally, midfielder Petar Sucic will not be available for selection due to an injury (unspecified).
Arsenal Predicted Lineup
Raya; Timber, Gabriel, Kiwior, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Sterling, Havertz, Trossard
Dinamo Zagreb Predicted Lineup
Nevistic; Ristovski, Theophile-Catherine, Mmaee, Pierre-Gabriel; Ademi, Stojkovic; Cordoba, Baturina, Pjaca; Kulenovic
Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb: Where to Watch
Match Day: January 22, 2025
Match Time: 2:00 PM ET
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Television Broadcast: TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video
Live Streaming: discovery+
Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb: Match Prediction
Arsenal are likely to come out on top in the forthcoming Champions League match against Dinamo Zagreb, given their strong home form in the tournament and the opponents’ struggles. Despite their injury concerns, the Gunners still have enough depth and quality to secure a comfortable win.
Arsenal and Dinamo Zagreb Predicted Result: 3-1 Arsenal win
