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Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction, Tips & Odds

Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb

UEFA Champions LeaguePlay-offs
Viking
DLWWD
VS
Lyse Arena, Stavanger
Dinamo Zagreb
WWWWD
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.57
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.54 (implied 65.0%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 67.5% probability (an expert ratio of 1.48). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (67.5% vs 65.0%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours a close contest between Viking and Dinamo Zagreb, projecting a scoreline of 1-1. Both teams come into this match in strong form, with Viking recording four wins and one draw in their last five matches. This solid run has likely boosted their confidence as they prepare for a crucial playoff fixture. On the other hand, Dinamo Zagreb mirrors this success, also boasting four wins and one draw in their last five matches. Their consistent performance suggests a resilient squad capable of competing at a high level. This parity in form sets the stage for a tightly contested match, as both teams have proven they can find the back of the net. According to the model, the win probability is evenly matched, reflecting the competitive nature of the fixture. While the projected score is 1-1, one caveat is that either team could capitalize on defensive errors or set pieces, which may sway the result. For a detailed explanation of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis is provided by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Viking Win41%2.35
Draw22%3.50
Dinamo Zagreb Win37%2.76
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5462.3%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.6660.0%

Combined goal output is high (5.1 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Viking 1-1 Dinamo Zagreb
6.4115.7%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.7% probability.

Asian Handicap
Viking -0.5
2.3135%

Viking have been the stronger side, winning 71% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.41
15.7%
2-1
8.43
12.0%
1-2
9.10
11.2%
1-0
9.15
11.1%
0-1
9.96
10.3%
2-2
10.78
9.4%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 15.7% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Viking
-0.0
1.73
Dinamo Zagreb
+0.0
2.08
Viking
-0.3
2.05
Dinamo Zagreb
+0.3
2.47
Viking
-0.5
2.31
Dinamo Zagreb
+0.5
2.65
Viking
-1.5
4.50
Dinamo Zagreb
+1.5
5.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Viking are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.423.502.701.702.101.552.25
Marathonbet
2.323.542.791.642.211.512.35
Betfair
2.303.602.601.672.15
Pinnacle
2.343.642.831.632.26
SBO
2.323.122.501.602.21
William Hill
2.303.402.751.552.30
Bet365
2.303.402.801.702.101.572.25
1xBet
2.423.702.921.702.291.512.39
Unibet
2.453.452.701.702.001.562.23
888Sport
2.303.402.751.622.151.532.30
Betano
2.373.652.851.672.251.532.40
Superbet
2.373.552.851.682.201.572.37
BetVictor
2.303.602.801.622.111.502.40

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.3%
Over 1.5 Goals
78.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
60%
Over 3.5 Goals
35.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XViking or Draw
63%1.41
12Viking or Dinamo Zagreb
78%1.27
X2Draw or Dinamo Zagreb
59%1.55

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (evenly matched 0-0)
0 Viking0 Draw0 Dinamo Zagreb
18 Aug
Dinamo Zagreb
-
Viking
UEFA Champions League

The head-to-head record between Viking and Dinamo Zagreb stands at one match, with neither team winning or drawing. The lone encounter ended without a score, indicating a tightly contested match that ultimately produced no goals. With such a limited sample size, it is difficult to draw any significant conclusions, but this match suggests a competitive dynamic between the two sides.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
VikingDinamo Zagreb
2.39Goals p.g.2.75
0.94Goals conceded p.g.0.62
35%Clean sheets56%
71%Win rate81%
3.32Avg goals in match3.38
1.71xG per game1.76
-0.39xGA per game0.05
53%Possession %58%
5.2Shots on target / game5.7
7.3Corners per game6.2
Viking
Recent Form

Viking have won 12 of their last 13 matches at home, drawing 0 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include beat Viking 2-1 and beat Viking 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 22W 5D 4L from the last 31 games (71% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: VikingAll competitions
18 Aug
Dinamo Zagreb
2-2
Viking
UEFA Champions League
14 Aug
Rosenborg
2-1
Viking
Eliteserien
08 Aug
Viking
2-1
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Eliteserien
01 Aug
Start
0-3
Viking
Eliteserien
26 Jul
Aalesund
1-1
Viking
Eliteserien
22 Jul
Lillestrom
1-2
Viking
Eliteserien
22
Win
71%
5
Draw
16%
4
Lost
13%
Dinamo Zagreb
Recent Form

Dinamo Zagreb have won 6 of their last 6 matches on the road, drawing 0 and losing 0. Their recent away fixtures include beat Dinamo Zagreb 1-2 and beat Brinje-Grosuplje 0-9.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 3D 0L from the last 16 games (81% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Dinamo ZagrebAll competitions
11 Aug
Kauno Žalgiris
1-2
Dinamo Zagreb
UEFA Champions League
04 Aug
Dinamo Zagreb
5-0
Kauno Žalgiris
UEFA Champions League
31 Jul
Dinamo Zagreb
2-0
NK Slaven Belupo
HNL
28 Jul
Dinamo Zagreb
3-2
FC Thun
UEFA Champions League
14 Jul
Dinamo Zagreb
0-0
LNZ Cherkasy
Friendlies Clubs
08 Jul
Dinamo Zagreb
4-2
Koper
Friendlies Clubs
13
Win
81%
3
Draw
19%
0
Lost
0%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Viking

No reported absences

Dinamo Zagreb

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.66 (60%)
Both Teams Score1.54 (62.3%)
Value Bets
Viking Win2.35 (40.6%)
Dinamo Zagreb Win2.76 (37%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.17 (40%)
BTTS No2.32 (37.7%)
Speculative
Draw3.50 (22.3%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Viking have averaged 7.3 corners per match at home; Dinamo Zagreb 6.2 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Viking have generated 1.71 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 71% of them. They put 5.2 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Viking player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.