Dinamo Zagreb face Sturm Graz at Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb on Thursday, Jan 28 at 9:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the League Stage, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Dinamo Zagreb come into this fixture in mixed form (1W 1D 1L). Sturm Graz are in mixed form (1W 1D 1L), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Dinamo Zagreb head into this on the back of a defeat, while Sturm Graz arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Dinamo Zagreb and Sturm Graz have split their 3 meetings almost evenly (2W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Dinamo Zagreb won 4–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.7 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Dinamo Zagreb win or a draw looks most likely.