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.
Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb prediction
- Round
- Play-offs
- Venue
- SR-Bank Arena, Stavanger
- Referee
- José María Sánchez Martínez, Spain
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +4 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +9 goal difference
Our verdict
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. BjorsholKnee Injury
- N. D'AgostinoLeg Injury
- M. RosethKnee Injury
- J. MiddelthonInjury
Dinamo Zagreb
- R. MudrazijaOff the roster
- I. NevisticOff the roster
- N. NsokiOff the roster
- A. StojakovicFoot Injury
- P. TabinasOff the roster
- F. TopicOff the roster
Statistical comparison
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | RB Leipzig | 3 | -5 | 3 |
| 31 | Fenerbahçe | 3 | -6 | 2 |
| 32 | Slavia Praha | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| 33 | Viking | 3 | -4 | 1 |
| 34 | FC Porto | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| 35 | Lille | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| 36 | Slovan Bratislava | 3 | -12 | 0 |
Head-to-head
- 1
- Viking
- 1
- Draws
- 0
- Dinamo Zagreb
Viking have won 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 2026-08-26Viking3-1Dinamo Zagreb
- 2026-08-18Dinamo Zagreb2-2Viking
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