Dinamo Zagreb vs Rudeš preview

Croatia flag 2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia
Stadion Maksimir Tomorrow - 6:00 PM
1. HNL
Dinamo ZagrebGNK
RudešRudeš
KICKOFF : Tomorrow - 6:00 PM
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Dinamo Zagreb welcomes Rudeš to Stadion Maksimir for a 1. HNL regular season fixture in the 2026/2027 campaign. The hosts sit fourth in the domestic standings while the visitors occupy tenth place. A substantial power differential separates the sides, with Dinamo Zagreb registering 84.18 against an away mark of 28.34. Home form registers at 16.67 compared with zero for the traveling team. League positions reflect domestic competition only. Set-piece metrics remain unavailable due to absent xG data and reliance on proxies. Overall squad depth favors the higher-ranked outfit across most phases of play. The encounter offers a clear test of current momentum for both participants.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Dinamo Zagreb holds fourth place domestically while Rudeš sits tenth.
  • Form: Home side form scores 16.67 against zero for the visitors.
  • Squad: Dinamo Zagreb possesses markedly higher overall squad strength.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable in current data.
  • Transition: Transition play details remain unspecified for this fixture.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece xG data shows low confidence with proxy usage.
  • xVariable: Power advantage stands at 55.8 points for the home team.
  • Market: Projection split: Dinamo Zagreb 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Rudeš 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Dinamo Zagreb M. Kovačević
M. Kovačević
VS
Rudeš A. Peternac
A. Peternac
2.65
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rijeka Rank: 74 D
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 66 W
Lokomotiva Zagreb Rank: 69 D
Slaven Koprivnica Rank: 63 W
Hajduk Split Rank: 75 W
Gorica Rank: 64 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Osijek Rank: 66 L
Rijeka Rank: 75 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
84.18
28.34
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Dinamo Zagreb
Rudeš
Power Score
84.18
28.34
League Position
4
10
Global Rank
49
899

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Dinamo Zagreb — Opponent-weighted form score
Rudeš — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Dinamo Zagreb Rudeš

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 14, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 1. HNL, Croatia · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Maksimir
Capacity
24851
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

44
Ivan Filipovic
Ivan Filipovic Goalkeeper
7.18
9
Dion Beljo
Dion Beljo Centre Forward
8.4
11
Arbër Hoxha
Arbër Hoxha Attacker
6.92
30
Fran Topic
Fran Topic Attacker
6.88
27
Josip Misic
Josip Misic Central Midfield
7.09
7
Luka Stojkovic
Luka Stojkovic Central Midfield
7.3
6
Stjepan Radeljic
Stjepan Radeljic Left Back
7.28
15
Niko Galesic
Niko Galesic Right Back
6.95
13
Paul Tabinas
Paul Tabinas Right Back
6.8
22
Matteo Pérez Vinlöf
Matteo Pérez Vinlöf Left Back
8.01
80
Lukas Kacavenda
Lukas Kacavenda Central Midfield
7.21

Starting XI ▼

95
Lovre Rogic
Lovre Rogic Goalkeeper
7.12
11
Jurica Poldrugac
Jurica Poldrugac Centre Forward
6.85
14
Bruno Unusic
Bruno Unusic Right Back
5.36
92
Diego Zivulic
Diego Zivulic Defensive Midfield
6.25
20
Jakov Blagaic
Jakov Blagaic Right Wing
6.4
5
Marko Stolnik
Marko Stolnik Left Back
6.58
27
Felipe Curcio
Felipe Curcio Left Back
6.18
4
Vedran Celjak
Vedran Celjak Right Back
6.98
24
Ivan Djoric
Ivan Djoric Defensive Midfield
6.15
10
Vid Seitz
Vid Seitz Attacking Midfield
21
Ante Susak
Ante Susak Left Wing
6.48

CONCLUSION

Dinamo Zagreb enters the fixture with superior league standing and a commanding power edge that shapes expectations for control of proceedings. Rudeš faces a steep challenge given its position and lack of recent form indicators. Both teams operate without detailed efficiency or transition statistics, leaving structural factors and squad quality as primary differentiators. The home environment at Stadion Maksimir typically amplifies Dinamo Zagreb advantages in possession and chance creation. Rudeš must prioritize defensive organization to limit exposure. Overall preparation points toward a match where the higher-ranked side dictates tempo from the outset.