Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking

Dinamo Zagreb
w d w w w
2 - 2
Full Time
Viking
w d w w l
D. Beljo
6'
M. Lisica
10'
P. Christiansen
26'
Zlatko Tripić
39'
Predictions
Stats
Odds
Predictions

No predictions available

Dinamo Zagreb come into this match in very poor form, having lost three of their last five games, including two heavy defeats where they conceded a lot of goals. They did manage one win and a draw, but their defense has been leaking goals and they have struggled to keep clean sheets. Viking are also not in great shape, having lost their last two matches, but they did win two of their five recent games and look a bit more stable overall.

Since these two teams have never played each other before, there is no history to go on. Given that both sides are inconsistent and have been involved in some high-scoring games recently, this looks like a very open match where both teams could score. Based on the fact that Dinamo Zagreb have been so poor at the back and are losing more often at the moment, Viking look slightly more likely to get a result here, but a draw would not be a surprise.

Last Updated: 16 Aug 2026 06:00 PM
starting lineups
 
I. Nevistic
 
M. Perez Vinlof
 
Scott McKenna
 
S. Dominguez
6.5
 
M. Valincic
 
J. Misic
 
M. Orsic
 
M. Zajc
 
L. Stojkovic
7.3
 
M. Lisica
7.7
 
D. Beljo
 
A. Ostbo
 
K. Haugen
 
H. Falchener
 
G. Stensness
 
Henrik Heggheim
 
K. Askildsen
6.3
 
J. Bell
 
T. Moi
 
E. Austbo
7.6
 
P. Christiansen
7.9
 
Zlatko Tripić
field field
substitutes
Substitutes for Dinamo Zagreb
L. Kačavenda
' Out: M. Zajc
60
R. Mudrazija
' Out: L. Stojkovic
68
A. Hoxha
68' Out: M. Lisica
68
S. Prevljak
' Out: M. Orsic
84
N. Galesic
84' Out: M. Valincic
84
Substitutes for Viking
' Out: T. Moi
58
S. Bjorshol
' Out: Henrik Heggheim
72
H. J. Haugen
' Out: K. Haugen
72
J. Hansen
87' Out: Zlatko Tripić
87
R. Postema
87' Out: P. Christiansen
87
statistics
60 Ball Possession 40
2 Goals 2
match facts

REFEREE

S. Gozubuyuk

  • Dinamo Zagreb head into this Champions League qualifying clash on the back of a heavy 4-0 defeat in their most recent outing, a result that highlights their defensive fragility on the road.
  • Viking have lost their last two matches, both by a 2-1 scoreline, showing a worrying trend of narrow defeats despite competitive performances.
  • The two sides have never met before in any competition, making this a completely fresh fixture with no historical head-to-head advantage for either club.
  • Dinamo Zagreb average 1.82 goals per game, while Viking are only slightly behind with 1.66—suggesting this could be a high-scoring, evenly matched contest.
  • Possession stats slightly favour the Croatian side, with Dinamo averaging 58.92% compared to Viking’s 51.48%, indicating they are likely to control the tempo of the game.
  • Both teams are prolific in front of goal, but Dinamo Zagreb edge it in shot creation, averaging 15.11 shots per game versus Viking’s 14.94.
  • Dinamo Zagreb’s recent form is a mixed bag: they have won just one of their last five matches, drawing once and losing three times.
  • Viking’s away form is inconsistent—they have claimed two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five fixtures, proving they can be unpredictable on the road.
  • Despite their attacking prowess, Dinamo Zagreb have conceded five goals in one of their recent losses, raising serious questions about their defensive solidity heading into this European tie.
  • Viking have been involved in several close encounters recently, with three of their last five games decided by a single goal, making them a tough side to shake off.
  • Dinamo Zagreb’s only win in their last five matches came away from home with a 2-1 scoreline, showing they can grind out results when their backs are against the wall.
  • This UEFA Champions League qualifier is set for a midweek kickoff, adding extra intensity as both sides fight for a spot in the group stage of Europe’s premier club competition.
Last Updated: 16 Aug 2026 06:00 PM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
13 Corners 6
23 Fouls 25
3 Offsides 4
40 Shots 19
7 Shots on Goal 11
3 Yellow Cards 5
0 Red Cards 0
3 Goals 5
5 Goals Conceded 3
0 Clean Sheets 0
uefa champions league standings
#
Team
PL
W
D
L
GD
PTS
#6
6
3
2
1
5
11
#24
2
1
1
0
2
4