Dinamo Zagreb and Dynamo Kiev will face off one last time in the Group Stage with little at stake in Group A.
FC Porto and Paris Saint-Germain have already clinched the two spots in the UCL Round of 16 and with four points, Dynamo Kiev is already set to join the round of 32 at the Europa League. Kiev got its tournament off to a rocky start with a 4-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in September, but managed to win its following match at home over Zagreb two weeks later by the score of 2-0. It was their only win of the tournament thus far because the team then went on to lose 3-2 and draw 0-0 with Porto. In its last match with Paris Saint-Germain, the Ukrainian side lost 2-0 at home.
However, Zagreb has had a dreadful tournament that is by far the worst of any other team in the UCL. A year ago they were embarrassed when they lost all six matches and gave up 22 goals in the process. This time around they have given up far fewer (13), but they have been far worse in another category: goals scored. In that category, Zagreb scored three in six matches, but through five, the team has scored zero goals. This match means more to Zagreb and they will play for their own dignity at home. Scoring at least one goal is enough to salvage what has been a forgettable run in the UCL.
Prediction: Hard to pick against Zagreb due to their heavy underdog status but Kiev will win this match handidly. However, Zagreb should score one goal at least. 3-1 Kiev.
Start Time: 2:45 EST
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