Dinamo Tirana

vs

FC Astana

Preview

Dinamo Tirana

• Ilir Daja took over Dinamo on 11 September 2024.
• He has set them up in a 4-3-3 formation with overlapping full-backs that press the game.
• Dinamo have been on a three-game losing streak, including a 3-0 defeat away to Af Elbasani and 2-0 at KF Egnatia.
• Dinamo are unbeaten in 4 games at home in this competition (Won 2, Drawn 2), averaging 2.25 goals per game and conceding 1.00 on average.
• Dinamo have won one, drawn one and lost three in their last 5 in all competitions.

FC Astana

• Grigori Babayan was appointed on 13 September 2022.
• Astana line up in a 4-2-3-1 with a double pivot to control the tempo.
• Astana beat Zhenys 1-0 at home after drawing 2-2 away.
• The visitors are winless in their last 5 away from home in all competitions, drawing twice and losing three times.
• Astana average 0.60 goals per away game and have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 in their last 5 in all competitions.

Key Players

• Taofeeq Ayodeji (Dinamo Tirana) - 2 goals in 5 games.
• Marin Tomasov (Astana) - 2 goals in 5 games.

Betting Insights

• Both teams to score - no at 1.85 is highlighted as a top match bet.
• A narrow win for Astana at 1.96 looks like the smart outright market option.
• Dinamo are priced at 3.54 and the draw is 3.5.

Prediction

• Astana could edge the game if they handle Dinamo’s press and punish them on the counter.
• Expect a tight, low-scoring match given the recent form and away scoring averages.