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Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb prediction

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Kickoff
Wed, Aug 26, 07:00 PM
Round
Play-offs
Venue
Lyse Arena, Stavanger
Referee
J. Sanchez

Recent form

Viking
76Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-2D-0L · +5 goal difference

Dinamo Zagreb
59Average

Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +1 goal difference

Our verdict

Strong
Market
Double Chance
Pick
Dinamo Zagreb or Draw
Confidence76%

BetGenius backs Dinamo Zagreb or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

Match preview

Viking host Dinamo Zagreb in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off tie following an eventful 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture in Zagreb. That four-goal encounter demonstrated the attacking capabilities of both outfits while exposing defensive vulnerabilities that both managers will look to address.

Dinamo Zagreb arrive in strong form, carrying an unbeaten record in the competition with three wins and two draws from five matches, netting 13 goals in the process. With attacking contributors such as D. Beljo (two goals) and F. Topić (two assists) in rhythm, the Croatian side possess proven offensive quality.

Viking showed resilience to claim a 2-2 draw in the away leg, with T. Moi providing two assists. However, the Norwegian side must navigate several squad absences, with A. Baertelsen, V. Berisha, M. Roseth, A. Cosic, and N. D'Agostino all listed as unavailable through injury. Given Dinamo Zagreb's consistent scoring form and Viking's personnel challenges, the visitors hold a solid edge in avoiding defeat.

Key factors

  • Dinamo Zagreb remain unbeaten across five competition matches with 3 wins and 2 draws, scoring 13 goals.
  • The initial play-off leg between the sides ended in a 2-2 draw, highlighting attacking potency on both ends.
  • Viking contend with five injury absences, including A. Baertelsen, V. Berisha, M. Roseth, A. Cosic, and N. D'Agostino.
  • Dinamo Zagreb maintain a robust attack averaging 2.6 goals per game, featuring D. Beljo with 2 goals and F. Topić with 2 assists.

Team news

Viking

  • A. BaertelsenFoot Injury
  • V. BerishaThigh Injury
  • S. BjorsholInjury
  • K. FrimpongOff the roster
  • M. RosethKnee Injury
  • H. FalchenerInjury
  • K. HaugenInjury

Dinamo Zagreb

  • K. Theophile-CatherineInactive

Team news last updated Aug 26 (14 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.

Statistical comparison

Viking at home vs Dinamo Zagreb away
1
Played
1-0-0
W-D-L
Scored /game
Conceded /game
Clean sheets
Failed to score
100%
BTTS (last 5)
80%
80%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
80%

Key players this season

Viking

  • T. Moi2A

Dinamo Zagreb

  • D. Beljo2G
  • F. Topić2A

League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.

Head-to-head

Full record →
Viking
1
Draws
1
Dinamo Zagreb
0

Viking have won 1 of the last 2 meetings.

  • 2026-08-26Viking 3-1 Dinamo Zagreb
  • 2026-08-18Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 Viking

Our record in UEFA Champions League

46%12 won from 26 settled predictions

Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →

Based on at least 20 settled predictions.

1 published market

FeaturedLOST
Market
Double Chance
Pick
Dinamo Zagreb or Draw
Confidence76%

Dinamo Zagreb remain unbeaten in their five competition fixtures with three wins and two draws, averaging 2.6 goals scored per game. In contrast, Viking face defensive disruption with five players sidelined by injury (A. Baertelsen, V. Berisha, M. Roseth, A. Cosic, and N. D'Agostino). Backing Dinamo Zagreb to win or draw provides strong coverage against a high-scoring second leg.

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Published August 26, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.