The UEFA Champions League qualifier on July 28, 2026, presents a fascinating clash of contrasting fortunes as Dinamo Zagreb host FC Thun. Dinamo enter this encounter under significant pressure, having endured a challenging start to their campaign with just three wins, two draws, and five losses from ten outings. Their recent form is particularly concerning, registering only one win, one draw, and three defeats in their last five matches, highlighting struggles in both defence and attack, conceding 22 goals while scoring 16.
Conversely, FC Thun arrive with an air of confidence, boasting a perfect record from their two matches played, scoring an impressive 11 goals and conceding just one. This blistering start suggests a team full of attacking prowess and defensive solidity, making them a formidable opponent despite their underdog status in terms of historical pedigree. With the win probability evenly split across all three outcomes, this fixture is poised to be a tight affair. Dinamo will need to tighten their leaky defence and find inspiration in front of goal if they are to halt Thun's momentum and leverage home advantage to progress in Europe's premier club competition. Watch for Thun's potent attack against Dinamo's vulnerable backline as the key narrative.
44. I. Filipovic, 25. M. Valincic, 36. S. Dominguez, 26. S. McKenna, 3. B. Goda, 27. J. Misic, 8. M. Zajc, 21. M. Lisica, 10. G. Vidovic, 99. M. Orsic, 9. D. Beljo
1. N. Steffen, 37. L. Dahler, 5. N. Burgy, 19. J. Bamert, 17. A. Balaruban, 13. N. Zoukit, 8. F. Saiz, 30. N. Maier, 21. D. Derbaci, 33. M. Gutbub, 11. L. Stewart
Match events
4' Goal Normal Goal — B. Labeau (FC Thun) (assists: N. Zoukit)
21' Card Yellow Card — M. Zajc (Dinamo Zagreb)
22' Goal Normal Goal — M. Burki (FC Thun) (assists: F. Fehr)
26' Card Yellow Card — B. Goda (Dinamo Zagreb)
46' subst Substitution 1 — F. Dursun (FC Thun) (assists: M. Gutbub)
46' subst Substitution 1 — B. Goda (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: M. Perez Vinlof)
58' subst Substitution 2 — N. Zoukit (FC Thun) (assists: N. Maier)
58' subst Substitution 2 — G. Vidovic (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: L. Kacavenda)
58' subst Substitution 3 — M. Lisica (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: F. Topic)
59' subst Substitution 4 — M. Orsic (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: A. Hoxha)
62' Card Yellow Card — J. Misic (Dinamo Zagreb)
64' Card Yellow Card — F. Topic (Dinamo Zagreb)
66' Card Yellow Card — G. L. Privitelli (FC Thun)
67' Card Red Card — M. Burki (FC Thun)
68' subst Substitution 3 — B. Labeau (FC Thun) (assists: N. Burgy)
74' Goal Normal Goal — D. Beljo (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: M. Valincic)
77' subst Substitution 4 — N. Reichmuth (FC Thun) (assists: L. Dahler)
78' Goal Normal Goal — L. Kacavenda (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: F. Topic)
91' subst Substitution 5 — S. Dominguez (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: N. Galesic)
106' subst Substitution 5 — F. Fehr (FC Thun) (assists: C. Ibayi)
112' Goal Normal Goal — M. Valincic (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: J. Misic)
116' subst Substitution 6 — J. Roth (FC Thun) (assists: L. Stewart)
116' Card Yellow Card — C. Ibayi (FC Thun)
120' Card Yellow Card — A. Hoxha (Dinamo Zagreb)
120'+2 subst Substitution 6 — J. Misic (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: S. Radeljic)
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