Dinamo Zagreb

Viking

UEFA Champions League | Tue 18 Aug, 20:00

Dinamo Zagreb v Viking Stats

Data last updated: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 07:10 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Dinamo Zagreb hosts Viking in a pivotal UEFA Champions League qualifier, bringing strong attacking momentum after scoring 16 goals in their last five matches. Despite missing suspended goalkeeper Ivan Filipovic, Dinamo's European experience and home advantage position them as favorites. Viking, Norwegian champions with potent attackers Zlatko Tripic and Peter Christiansen, have struggled away but remain a threat capable of scoring. The tie's first leg at Stadion Maksimir is crucial, with Dinamo aiming to capitalize on their scoring form while Viking seek to secure an away goal to keep the tie competitive.

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Dinamo Zagreb to Win & Both Teams to Score

Dinamo Zagreb scored 16 goals in last five matches, averaging 3.2 per game.
Viking FK’s captain Zlatko Tripic has double-digit goals and assists in three consecutive seasons.
Dinamo kept one clean sheet in last four matches; Viking conceded in three of four.
Viking have lost all seven previous two-legged European ties, highlighting away challenges.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Dinamo Zagreb to win with both teams scoring due to Dinamo's potent attack averaging over three goals per game recently and Viking's consistent scoring threat led by Tripic and Christiansen. The implied chance at 30.8% is well below the model's 53.4% probability, indicating strong value. Despite Viking's weaker European away record, their offensive capabilities suggest they will breach Dinamo's defense, which has shown some vulnerability. The data quality is solid for Dinamo but thinner for Viking, so tactical context and recent form are key to this confident selection.

Dinamo Zagreb recent scoring16 goals in last 5 matches (3.2 per game)

Strong positive

Viking attacking threatTripic and Christiansen with consistent goals and assists

Positive

European away recordViking lost all 7 two-legged ties

Negative

Data qualityLimited Viking data, more reliance on match context context

Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Dinamo Zagreb's attacking surge and European pedigree give them a tactical edge to secure victory at home. Viking's offensive quality ensures they will challenge the defense, making a both-teams-to-score outcome likely. The combination of Dinamo's momentum and Viking's scoring ability supports this selection as the most plausible result in this qualifier.

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BT4Y analyst view · Match outcome and scoring dynamics

“Dinamo Zagreb's recent goal-scoring form combined with Viking's persistent attacking threats creates a compelling scenario for a home win with both teams scoring. The Croatian side's European experience and offensive depth should prevail, but Viking's quality ensures they won't be shut out easily.”

Key Data Signals

Dinamo Zagreb to Win & Both Teams to Score evidence

Dinamo Zagreb scored 16 goals in last five matches, averaging 3.2 per game.

Viking FK’s captain Zlatko Tripic has double-digit goals and assists in three consecutive seasons.

Dinamo kept one clean sheet in last four matches; Viking conceded in three of four.

Viking have lost all seven previous two-legged European ties, highlighting away challenges.

What To Watch In The Data

Dinamo Zagreb to Win & Both Teams to Score notes

Recent trends show Dinamo Zagreb reaching over 2.5 goals in three of their last four matches, indicating a high-tempo, attacking approach.
Viking's matches frequently feature goals at both ends, with BTTS occurring in three of their last four games.
These patterns suggest an open game with multiple scoring opportunities, supporting the Over 2.5 goals trend panel.

Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Dinamo Zagreb

WWWD

Last 53W 1D 0L

Last 5 record

Last 103W 1D 0L

11 Aug 2026A Kauno Žalgiris2-1

04 Aug 2026H Kauno Žalgiris5-0

28 Jul 2026H FC Thun3-2

21 Jul 2026A FC Thun1-1

Viking

Last 50W 0D 0L

Last 5 record

Last 100W 0D 0L

No recent match sample is available for Viking yet.

Market aligned with main pickDinamo Zagreb to WinBetfred guide price · Model 74% vs implied 59% · edge +15 pts

1.7

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Dinamo Zagreb Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 78%

1.42

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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 86%

1.17

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Dinamo Zagreb's recent form is impressive, with five consecutive wins and 16 goals scored, reflecting strong offensive momentum. Viking have been solid domestically but show vulnerability away, with only two wins in their last five away matches. This contrast in form favors Dinamo's home advantage while acknowledging Viking's capacity to score, supporting the combined win and BTTS pick.

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Dinamo Zagreb2.75

Avg goals scored

Viking-

Dinamo Zagreb1

Avg goals conceded

Viking-

Dinamo Zagreb75%

BTTS rate

Viking-

Dinamo Zagreb75%

Over 2.5 goals

Viking-

Best odds for this sectionOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 75% vs implied 60% · edge +15 pts

1.67

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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 75%

1.67

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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 88%

1.2

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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 53%

2.62

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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 29%

2.15

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BTTS NoBetUK guide price · model 28%

2.1

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Dinamo Zagreb's prolific scoring, averaging 3.2 goals per game recently, contrasts with their modest defensive record, having kept only one clean sheet in four matches. Viking's consistent goal-scoring, led by Tripic and Christiansen, supports the expectation that both sides will find the net, aligning with the bet's BTTS condition.

Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickDinamo Zagreb to WinBetfred guide price · Model 74% vs implied 59% · edge +15 pts

1.7

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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 75%

1.67

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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 75%

1.67

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Dinamo Zagreb Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 78%

1.42

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The current of 3.25 for Dinamo Zagreb to win and both teams to score reflect a price-sensitive value opportunity, with the model estimating a 53.4% chance versus the implied 30.8%. This gap indicates the market underestimates the likelihood of both teams scoring alongside a Dinamo win, justified by recent attacking trends and Viking's scoring ability despite their poor European away record.

Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

0Dinamo Zagreb wins

0Draws

0Viking wins

Market aligned with main pickDinamo Zagreb to WinBetfred guide price · Model 74% vs implied 59% · edge +15 pts

1.7

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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 75%

1.67

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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 75%

1.67

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No previous head-to-head meetings exist between Dinamo Zagreb and Viking, limiting direct historical insight. Therefore, current form, tactical setups, and player quality provide the primary basis for expectations rather than past encounters, emphasizing the importance of recent data and team news for this fixture.

Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Dinamo Zagreb7

Avg corners for

Viking-

Dinamo Zagreb13

Avg total corners

Viking-

Dinamo Zagreb2.67

Avg yellow cards

Viking-

Dinamo Zagreb17.33

Avg shots

Viking-

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Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

UEFA Champions League

Dinamo Zagreb4

Played

Viking0

Dinamo Zagreb2.8

Avg goals for

Viking0

Dinamo Zagreb1

Avg goals against

Viking0

Dinamo Zagreb1

Clean sheets

Viking0

Market aligned with main pickDinamo Zagreb to WinBetfred guide price · Model 74% vs implied 59% · edge +15 pts

1.7

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Dinamo Zagreb Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 78%

1.42

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Dinamo Zagreb's season stats reveal a high-scoring team with a 75% rate of over 2.5 goals and both teams to score in recent matches, underscoring their attacking style and occasional defensive lapses. Viking's limited available data suggests a capable offense but defensive fragility, consistent with their conceding in most recent games, reinforcing the expectation of goals at both ends.

Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

75%Dinamo Zagreb Over 2.5

-Viking Over 2.5

-H2H avg goals

Recent trends show Dinamo Zagreb reaching over 2.5 goals in three of their last four matches, indicating a high-tempo, attacking approach. Viking's matches frequently feature goals at both ends, with BTTS occurring in three of their last four games. These patterns suggest an open game with multiple scoring opportunities, supporting the Over 2.5 goals trend panel.

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