Match preview
When Shkupi face Dinamo Zagreb in the second round of the Champions League qualifier, they will be looking to play their first season in the Champions League group stage.
After a 2-2 draw in the first leg, the Croatian champions must win in North Macedonia to advance in the competition. While their domestic season has yet to begin, Shkupi have been kept busy with Champions League action.
The North Macedonian champions thrashed Lincoln Red Imps 3-0 in their first-ever game in the competition, and despite losing 2-0 in the away leg, advanced to the second round to face Dinamo Zagreb.
Dinamo Zagreb, on the other hand, is already involved in domestic action after winning the Croatian Super Cup and starting their league campaign with consecutive victories.
If Dinamo Zagreb loses, Ante Cacic’s team will be demoted to Europa League qualifiers, but a win would put them two rounds away from their first Champions League group stage appearance since the 2019-20 season.
Shkupi vs Dinamo Zagreb H2H
| Shkupi | Played 1 time (DRAW 1) | Dinamo Zagreb |
| 0 | Won | 0 |
| 2 | Goals | 2 |
Shkupi vs Dinamo Zagreb form guide
Shkupi’s last 5- LDWLD
| 19/07/22 | Dinamo Zagreb  | 2 – 2 |  KF Shkupi Skopje |
| 12/07/22 | Lincoln Red Imps FC  | 2 – 0 |  KF Shkupi Skopje |
| 05/07/22 | KF Shkupi Skopje  | 3 – 0 |  Lincoln Red Imps FC |
| 22/06/22 | Fenerbahce  | 2 – 2 |  KF Shkupi Skopje |
| 14/06/22 | KF Shkupi Skopje  | 0 – 2 |  KF Ballkani |
Dinamo Zagreb’s Last 5 – WDWWD
| 19/07/22 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 2 – 2 |  KF Shkupi Skopje |
| 09/07/22 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 4 – 1 |  Hajduk Split |
| 07/07/22 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 5 – 1 |  FK Arsenal |
| 01/07/22 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 3 – 3 |  FC Spartak Trnava |
| 26/06/22 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 3 – 0 |  Shkendija Tetovo |
Key facts
- Shkupi has scored 7 goals and conceded 6 goals in their last 5 matches
- 3 out of Shkupi’s last 5 games ended with Over 2.5 Goals
- 2 of Shkupi’s last 5 games ended in Both Teams Scored
- Dinamo Zagreb has scored 17 goals and conceded 7 in their last 5 matches
- 5 out of Dinamo Zagreb’s last 5 games ended with Over 2.5 Goals
- 4 out of 5 Dinamo Zagreb’s last 5 games Both Teams Scored
Shkupi vs Dinamo Zagreb prediction
Although they failed to close out the victory in the first leg, we still expect Dinamo Zagreb to have enough quality to squeeze past Shkupi, with the following pickings:
- Dinamo Zagreb to win – @1.38
- Under 2.5 @ 2.04
- HT/FT- X/2 @3.92
