Astana vs Dinamo Zagreb por UEFA Champions League el 2 agosto en el Astana Arena: todos los detalles de la previa

Facing a seemingly insurmountable deficit, Astana have it all to do on Wednesday in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League 2nd qualifying round tie with Dinamo Zagreb at Astana Arena.

Dinamo Zagreb won the opening leg 4-0 at Stadion Maksimir on 25 July. Luka Ivanusec led Dinamo with three goals, netting in the 41st, 43rd, and 56th minute. Dario Spikic also found the net.

Dinamo Zagreb have got the better of Astana of late with wins in three straight clashes, dating to August 2018. Dinamo have outscored FC Astana 7-0 during their winning streak.

Abzal Beisebekov, Dembo Darboe, and Abat Aymbetov share the scoring lead for Astana in European qualifying this season with one goal each. With three goals, Ivanusec is the leading scorer in European qualifying for Dinamo Zagreb.

The hosts have found it challenging to score of late, as they haven't been on the scoresheet in their last 309 minutes of play in all competitions. They last found the net against Dinamo Tbilisi in a July Champions League match.

Hosts Astana played out a draw in their only Champions League qualifying contest to date at Astana Arena. FC Astana are looking to extend a nine-match home unbeaten streak (W7 D2 L0) in all competitions.

Dinamo Zagreb, meanwhile, have yet to play away from home in the competition. Last season, they were winless in their three Champions League contests on the road. The Croatian side will be out to extend a six-match away unbeaten streak (W3 D3 L0).

In their last six matches in all competitions, Astana have won one, drawn two and lost three. They scored three and conceded nine in that stretch, scoring first in one of the six contests. They had one first-half goal, while their opponents netted four times in the first 45 minutes. Dinamo Zagreb have won five and lost one in their last six. They scored 15 and conceded four in that period, netting first in five of the six. Most of their goals (eight) came in the first half, while their opponents netted only one before the break.

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HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD (All competitions):

Astana wins: 0

Draws: 0

Dinamo Zagreb wins: 3

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LAST TIME THEY MET:

Date: 25 July 2023

Competition: UEFA Champions League

Score: Dinamo Zagreb 4 Astana 0

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TOP COMPETITION SCORERS:

Astana: Awaiting first competition goal

Dinamo Zagreb: Awaiting first competition goal

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THE FORM GUIDE (All competitions):

Astana: LLDWDL

Dinamo Zagreb: WWLWWW