Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking Prediction 18 August 2026
🔊 This match is all that separates these teams from the league phase of the Champions League. Dinamo Zagreb are the clear favourites in this tie: they have more experience, and at home they can build a lead ahead of the second leg. Vikingur are appearing at this stage for the first time in many years and are ready to test themselves against a major European club.
Head-to-Head
📊 This match will open the history of meetings between the sides.
Head-to-head statistics Dinamo Zagreb - Viking
Dinamo Zagreb Team Overview
The Croatian giants are progressing through the qualifying rounds with confidence. They started with an away draw against Thun, but have won every match in the tournament since then: first in the return leg at home (3:2), and then against Kauno - two comfortable wins at home (5:0) and away (2:1). Their home form is particularly telling - in the current campaign Dinamo have won both home matches in qualifying, scoring eight goals.
The reigning Croatian champions have also made a strong start in the domestic competition. The team beat Slaven Belupo (2:0) at home and Rudeš (4:0), extending their winning run at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb. With six points they sit in second place, three points behind Osijek, who have played one game more.
Match Results: Dinamo Zagreb
Viking Team Overview
The Norwegian club qualified automatically for the Champions League qualifying play-offs as the 2025 Norwegian championship winners. Last year Viking pipped Bodø/Glimt on the final stretch, finishing one point ahead. It is the club's first title since 1991.
In the current championship Viking are once again battling Bodø/Glimt. The team sit second with 40 points, one behind the leaders. In 17 rounds they have 13 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats with a goal difference of 40:17. The scoring rate of over two goals per game stands out. However, against top opponents at Norwegian top-flight level they have rarely managed to score freely. That said, the Scandinavian season is in full swing and the Norwegians should be in good physical shape, though the European experience is on the Croatians' side.
Match Results: Viking
Latest news
Dinamo Zagreb
⌛️ 24-year-old Russian midfielder Kirill Kravtsov has arrived in Zagreb. The new signing is still getting to know the squad and the club, so he may not feature in the upcoming matches.
Viking
❌ Viking have loaned defender Jesper Daland from Cardiff due to serious injury problems in defence. Martin Røset (knee injury), Henrik Falkhener (thigh injury) and Anders Bærtelsen (foot fracture) are all out until autumn. Forward Veton Berisha also picked up an injury in training, which has delayed his return to the first team.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
In the national tournament involving Viking, players see yellow with remarkable regularity. At least four bookings were shown in 5 of their last 6 matches. We're going with total yellow cards over 3.5 in the Champions League match as well.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Dinamo are playing at home and have won both home matches in the current qualifying round. Trend-wise, the Croatian side have scored at least two goals in 11 of their last 12 home games, as well as in five consecutive matches across all competitions. We're going with Dinamo individual total over 1.5. The odds for that level of scoring from the hosts are 1.75*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
At home, Dinamo play aggressively and won't abandon their approach. An active attacking game often leads to a higher number of corners. The team have won that battle in their last four home matches. The main bet is Dinamo to win the corners.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Dinamo are fresher than their opponents right now: the Croatians are only finding their form through qualification and the opening matches of the season, while Viking are in the middle of their campaign and often not at their most convincing in attack against top opposition. At home, the Zagreb club have been confident, winning 6 of their last 7 matches. In these conditions, the favourites should win. We're going with a Dinamo Zagreb win. Predicted score - 2:0.
No comments
Betting Tips: Dinamo Zagreb - Viking
in 7 of last 8 games.
in 6 of last 7 home games.in last 5 games.in last 24 games.in last 12 home games.in 25 of last 26 games.in 19 of last 20 home games.in 8 of last 9 games.
Comparison of Teams Stats
Other predictions
