ZAGREB, Croatia (Interstat) — Croatian powerhouse GNK Dinamo Zagreb travels to face second-division side Karlovac 1919 in a Croatian Cup match on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in a classic top-flight vs. underdog showdown.

Dinamo Zagreb, the reigning Prva HNL champions, enter the fixture in devastating form, fresh off a 6-0 demolition of Dinamo Predav in their last competitive outing on Sept. 10. They are heavily favored to advance in the domestic cup competition.

Karlovac 1919, competing in the Druga HNL, faces a monumental challenge. The home side is looking to rebound from a 1-0 league loss to Dugopolje on Saturday. Their form has been inconsistent, with a record of two wins, three draws, and five losses in their last 10 matches across all competitions. A 2-2 draw with Croatia Zmijavci and a 1-0 victory over Dubrava Zagreb are recent highlights in an otherwise difficult stretch.

The statistical service Interstat projects a narrow 1-0 victory for the visiting Dinamo Zagreb, underscoring the expected gulf in class between the sides.

For Karlovac, the cup tie is a brief diversion from their league campaign, which resumes on Sunday, Nov. 23, with a home match against Hrvace. Dinamo Zagreb will be expected to efficiently dispatch their lower-league opponent and continue their pursuit of another domestic trophy.