As the UEFA Champions League heats up, the next big clash between Dinamo Zagreb and Viking on 18.08.2026 is expected to be a spectacle. Dinamo Zagreb, with a slight edge, is gearing up for a tough challenge. Dive into our extensive pre-match analysis, where you’ll find detailed player profiles, team form, and tactical breakdowns. Before you decide to wager, read our prediction to understand the dynamics of this match better.
Key Player Statistics: Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking
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Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HNL | Dinamo Zagreb | Rudes | 14.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| UEFA Champions League | Kauno Žalgiris | Dinamo Zagreb | 11.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Champions League | Dinamo Zagreb | Kauno Žalgiris | 04.08.2026 | 5-0 |
| HNL | Dinamo Zagreb | NK Slaven Belupo | 31.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| UEFA Champions League | Dinamo Zagreb | FC Thun | 28.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| UEFA Champions League | FC Thun | Dinamo Zagreb | 21.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dinamo Zagreb | LNZ Cherkasy | 14.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dinamo Zagreb | Koper | 08.07.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Brinje-Grosuplje | Dinamo Zagreb | 02.07.2026 | 0-9 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Radomlje | Dinamo Zagreb | 26.06.2026 | 0-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Rosenborg | Viking | 14.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 08.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Start | Viking | 01.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| Eliteserien | Aalesund | Viking | 26.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eliteserien | Lillestrom | Viking | 22.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Sandefjord | 18.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Viking | 12.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sonderjyske | Viking | 03.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eliteserien | Kristiansund BK | Viking | 24.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Start | 16.05.2026 | 6-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Dinamo Zagreb VS Viking
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking
Dinamo Zagreb versus Viking. Champions League football. This one has all the ingredients for a memorable European night in Zagreb.
Dinamo arrive at this fixture in commanding form. They've swept through their qualifying campaign with authority, dismantling Kauno Žalgiris 5-0 at home before grinding out a 2-1 win in the return leg. Before that, they edged FC Thun across two legs. This is a team that knows how to navigate the European qualifying grind.
The bookmakers agree. Dinamo are priced at 1.70 to win this, and honestly, that feels fair rather than generous. Viking at 4.35 tells you everything about where the smart money is pointing.
Here's what you need to watch for though. Viking have been genuinely impressive in the Norwegian Eliteserien. They've won five of their last seven competitive matches, including a stunning 5-0 demolition of Bodo/Glimt and a 4-1 thrashing of Molde. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is simply a walkover for the Croatian giants.
Here's the surprising stat that casual fans will miss entirely. Viking have scored three or more goals in four of their last seven competitive matches. They're not coming to Zagreb to park the bus. That makes the Both Teams to Score market genuinely interesting at whatever price your bookmaker is offering.
The tactical battle will be fascinating. Dinamo's F. Topić leads their assist charts with two already this campaign, suggesting their wide creativity is functioning well. However, I. Filipović's red card is a concern. Discipline matters in Europe, and Dinamo cannot afford to play a man short against a side this dangerous in attack.
My bold prediction? Dinamo win this 3-1. They score first, Viking respond briefly, then Dinamo's superior European experience takes over in the second half. The Over 2.5 Goals market looks like the value bet of the evening. Back it with confidence.
Zagreb under the lights, European nights, two teams who genuinely know how to score goals. Set your alarm. This one is worth every minute.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Zagorac | Croatia | 39 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 80 |
| M. Oršić | Croatia | 33 | Midfielder | 179 | 69 |
| M. Zajc | Slovenia | 32 | Midfielder | 180 | 76 |
| J. Mišić | Croatia | 32 | Midfielder | 178 | 71 |
| S. Radeljić | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 28 | Defender | 189 | n/a |
| I. Filipović | Croatia | 31 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 92 |
| B. Goda | Croatia | 28 | Defender | 182 | 83 |
| I. Nevistić | Croatia | 28 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 85 |
| S. McKenna | Scotland | 29 | Defender | 189 | 74 |
| A. Hoxha | Kosovo | 27 | Attacker | 185 | 77 |
| D. Beljo | Croatia | 24 | Attacker | 195 | 84 |
| N. Galešić | Croatia | 25 | Defender | 182 | n/a |
| M. Lisica | Croatia | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Vidović | Croatia | 22 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| M. Valinčić | Croatia | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Paul Bismarck Tabinas | Philippines | 24 | Defender | 185 | 75 |
| L. Kačavenda | Croatia | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Olof Matteo Perez Vinlöf | Sweden | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| F. Topić | Croatia | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Sergi Domínguez | Spain | 21 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Østbø | Norway | 35 | Goalkeeper | 183 | 75 |
| G. Stensness | Australia | 27 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| A. Bærtelsen | Denmark | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Haugen | Norway | 32 | Defender | 188 | 77 |
| S. Bjørshol | Norway | 32 | Defender | 184 | 72 |
| Z. Tripić | Norway | 33 | Midfielder | 182 | 74 |
| K. Askildsen | Norway | 25 | Midfielder | 190 | 75 |
| J. Bell | New Zealand | 27 | Midfielder | 182 | 77 |
| H. Falchener | Norway | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| H. Haugen | Norway | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Ľ. Belko | Slovakia | 24 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| H. Heggheim | Norway | 25 | Defender | 189 | 77 |
| R. Alte | Norway | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| H. Mikaelsson | Iceland | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Kvia-Egeskog | Norway | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Hansen | Norway | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | 62 |
| T. Moi | Norway | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Visted | Norway | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Fuglestad | Norway | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| V. Auklend | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking match odds
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