Dinamo Zagreb Eye Champions League Glory in Stavanger

UEFA Champions League  -  Viking VS Dinamo Zagreb
Match Time:27-08-2026 03:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips

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Viking FK host Dinamo Zagreb in Stavanger with the Champions League playoff finely poised after a level first leg. Viking are chasing a historic first appearance in the competition's group or league phase, while Dinamo hope to return for the second time in three seasons.

Team Analysis:

Viking FK staged a remarkable comeback from two goals down to draw with Dinamo Zagreb and keep their Champions League hopes alive after ending a long domestic title drought. Dinamo arrive with strong momentum after three straight league wins and an impressive qualifying record, making the second leg a closely contested battle.

Player Situation:

Viking will be without Anders Baertelsen, Martin Ove Roseth and Veton Berisha, but Peter Christiansen and Zlatko Tripic remain key attacking threats. Dinamo Zagreb can rely on in-form striker Dion Drena Beljo and midfielder Lukas Kacavenda, while several players remain under assessment ahead of the decisive second leg.

Result Prediction:

Dinamo Zagreb remain unbeaten this season and bring valuable European experience into the decisive second leg. After letting Viking recover in the first meeting, the Croatian champions are expected to be more clinical and avoid another costly mistake.

Predicted Result: Viking FK 1-2 Dinamo Zagreb.