A new SuperSport HNL campaign begins with a heavyweight clash at Opus Arena on Saturday, 2 August 2025 (21:00 CET) as Osijek welcome perennial contenders Dinamo Zagreb. Opening-day fixtures often set the tone for the season, and the visitors arrive intent on launching another title bid.
Match Context
Dinamo finished last season 2nd with 65 points, while Osijek slid to 7th on 42 points after an inconsistent spring. The summer has underlined the gap: Dinamo reinforced a side that already averages 1.86 goals per league match, whereas Osijek began a rebuild after several departures and mixed friendly results (3 W 1 D 2 L).
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Competition meetings | Dinamo wins | Osijek wins | Draws | Avg. goals per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-time (95) | 60 (63%) | 15 (16%) | 20 | 2.61 |
Dinamo have also taken four of the last five league duels, including a 2-0 success in Zagreb on 12 April 2025.
Recent Form Indicators
- Dinamo away – Collected 1.14 points per away game last term, scoring in 11 of 14 trips.
- Osijek home – Managed just 7 wins from 18 at Opus Arena, conceding 26 goals.
- Pre-season – Osijek lost to Újpest (0-1) before hitting Slaven Belupo 4-0, highlighting ongoing volatility.
Tactical Keys
- Midfield control – Dinamo’s double pivot (Josip Mišić & Gonzalo Villar) dictates tempo; Osijek struggled to press aggressive midfields late last season.
- Set-piece threat – Centre-back Raúl Torrente (Dinamo) scored three headers in 2024/25; Unfortunately injured for a long period.
Osijek allowed 11 goals from dead-ball situations. - Wing duels – New Osijek full-backs face Kulenović and Ljubičić, prolific wide runners in Dinamo’s 4-2-3-1.
Betting Market
Bookmakers install Dinamo clear favourites at 1.57–1.60 for the win, with Osijek as high as 5.90 and the draw around 4.20. The line implies a 62–64% probability of an away victory.
What Is the Prediction?
Given the dominant head-to-head trend, Dinamo’s superior squad depth and Osijek’s transitional phase, the forecast is for a Dinamo Zagreb victory. Their attacking quality, even on the road, should outclass a home side still searching for cohesion.
Summary
Match: Osijek vs Dinamo Zagreb
Bet: Dinamo Zagreb to win
Odds: 1.58 (average market)
