Nantes expect to extend their winning streak against Dinamo

In their maiden season in the VELUX EHF Champions League, Nantes are still undefeated after four rounds and are looking to improve their three-win streak in Romania against a raucous crowd that will support Dinamo. After their worst loss in the competition, Holstebro are looking to save their season against Besiktas, while Motor aim to protect their home court against ABC • Only four teams have yet to win a match in this season’s VELUX EHF Champions League and Holstebro is one of them • With a negative goal difference and the worst attack in the group, Besiktas are currently in the second place, one point ahead of Dinamo and ABC • Surprisingly, ABC/UMinho have the best attack in the competition after four rounds, with 130 goals scored GROUP D Besiktas Mogaz HT (TUR) vs TTH Holstebro (DEN) Saturday, 15:00 hrs local time, live on ehfTV.com For the first time in their history in the VELUX EHF Champions League, Besiktas have managed to stay undefeated for two games in a row. The Turkish side did not impress attacking wise, having score the lowest number of goals in the group, 101, after four rounds, but their resilience, defensive prowess and grit helped them secure five points. “Our purpose in this group is to surprise the other teams. I think we did just that against Motor and I hope to continue on this path,” said Mufit Arin, Besiktas’ coach. The Turkish side is on the up, with another away win in the Turkish league, 32:23, against Goztepe. The “Eagles” have a unique chance to win two games in a row against Holstebro, in a paramount game for the Danish rookies. Alongside Wisla Plock, Kadetten Schaffhausen and HC Prvo plinarsko drustvo Zagreb, Holstebro completes the panel of teams that are still without a win after four games in the top European competition.

The Danish side has started the season with a draw against Dinamo, but recorded three consecutive losses, and have the worst defensive record in the Champions League, with 133 goals conceded. Their woes continued in the domestic league, where Holstebro lost against 8th placed SonderjyskE, 31:29. “We did not stand a chance against Nantes in the last round, but I think …

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