Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb — AI prediction

Result

Viking 3-1 Dinamo Zagreb

Kick-off: 2026-08-26

Dinamo Zagreb arrives as clear favourites despite the recent 2–2 draw: they hold a UEFA coefficient of 32.0 (rank 23/55), vastly outweighing Viking's absence of any coefficient signal, and show superior recent form (3W–2D in 5 games, 13 goals scored vs Viking's 2–2–1 in their last 5 with only 9 goals). Dinamo's last-4 domestic record is 3W–1D with high shot volume (22.67 per game, 8.25 on target) and control (55.5% possession). Viking are hampered by confirmed absences (Baertelsen, Berisha) and face a team that has not lost this season. The 2–2 draw 8 days ago, while drawing the sides level temporarily, masks Dinamo's dominance in that fixture (23 shots, 60% possession). A Dinamo win is the highest-probability outcome.

Key factors

• Dinamo Zagreb holds UEFA coefficient 32.0 (rank 23/55); Viking has no coefficient—massive qualification/strength gap in a knockout tie.
• Dinamo unbeaten this season (3W–2D); Viking 0W–1D–0L in current campaign (only 1 game played so far).
• Dinamo's last-4 domestic: 3W–1D, averaging 22.67 shots/game, 8.25 on target, 55.5% possession; far superior attacking metrics.
• Recent head-to-head (18 Aug): 2–2 draw, but Dinamo dominated (23 shots, 60% possession, 4 on target vs Viking's 6 shots, 3 on target, 40% possession).
• Viking missing Baertelsen (foot) and Berisha (thigh); M. Roseth questionable. Dinamo missing K. Theophile-Catherine; L. Stojkovic questionable.
• API prediction favours Dinamo (60.8% total), recommending Double Chance (Draw or Away) + Over 1.5 goals.
• D. Beljo (Dinamo) 2 goals in 5 appearances; team high shot volume suggests attacking threat.
• This is a knockout fixture: no extra time/penalties in settlement; regulation 90 minutes only.

Win probability

• Viking: 32%
• Draw: 22%
• Dinamo Zagreb: 46%

Goals & scoring

• Over 2.5 goals: 62%
• Both teams to score: 65%

Recent form

Viking: DLWWD · Dinamo Zagreb: WDWW

Head-to-head

Viking 0 · Dinamo Zagreb 0 · 1 draws

• 2026-08-18: Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 Viking