Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking Prediction | UEFA Champions League | 18/08

The encounter between Dinamo Zagreb and Viking is set to kick off at 20:00 on Tuesday, 18/08, at Stadion Maksimir.

This UEFA Champions League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

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1st Half Over 2.5 Goals

Why we predict over 2.5 Goals in the first half

Our prediction is First Half – Over 2.5 Goals for the Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking encounter.

We expect a strong start of the match. A high-scoring first half featuring at least three goals looks possible given the attacking form.

Key Betting Insights

Dinamo Zagreb

• Scored 16 goals in their last 5 matches
• Won 5 of their last 5 matches
• Undefeated in their last 5 clashes

Viking

• Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
• Over 9.5 corners occurred in 5 of Viking's last 5 matches
• Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches

1st Half Over 2.5 Goals: 4/1

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	8/13	10/3	7/2	4/7	7/5
	4/6	11/4	10/3	4/7	11/8
	3/1	2/5	8/1	8/15	11/8
	4/6	3/1	7/2	4/7	6/5

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Dinamo Zagreb Preview

Dinamo Zagreb is coming to the clash with Viking with the current statistics in the UEFA Champions League:

• Matches played: 4

• Wins: 3

• Draws: 1

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 11 (Avg. 2.75)

• Goals Conceded: 4 (Avg. 1)

When having a broader look at Dinamo Zagreb's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

• Matches played: 52

• Wins: 35

• Draws: 8

• Losses: 9

• Goals Scored: 126 (Avg. 2.42)

• Goals Conceded: 54 (Avg. 1.04)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Dinamo Zagreb

Goals Scored: 126

Goals Conceded: 54

Average Goals Scored: 2.42

Average Goals Conceded: 1.04

Wins: 35

Goal Difference: 72

Date	Game	Result
18/08	Dinamo Zagreb 2 - 2 Viking	D
14/08	Dinamo Zagreb 4 - 0 Rudes	W
11/08	Kauno Žalgiris 1 - 2 Dinamo Zagreb	W
04/08	Dinamo Zagreb 5 - 0 Kauno Žalgiris	W
31/07	Dinamo Zagreb 2 - 0 Slaven Belupo	W

Dinamo Zagreb to win the match: 3/1

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Viking Preview

On the other hand, Viking is yet to play a match in the UEFA Champions League, making this their first appearance in the competition.

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

• Matches played: 21

• Wins: 15

• Draws: 2

• Losses: 4

• Goals Scored: 54 (Avg. 2.57)

• Goals Conceded: 24 (Avg. 1.14)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Viking

Goals Scored: 54

Goals Conceded: 24

Average Goals Scored: 2.57

Average Goals Conceded: 1.14

Wins: 15

Goal Difference: 30

Date	Game	Result
18/08	Dinamo Zagreb 2 - 2 Viking	D
14/08	Rosenborg 2 - 1 Viking	L
08/08	Viking 2 - 1 Sarpsborg 08	W
01/08	Start 0 - 3 Viking	W
26/07	Aalesund 1 - 1 Viking	D

Viking to win the match: 7/2

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Statistical Insights for Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking

With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.

Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:

Key metrics

Team Form

Dinamo Zagreb

Europe - UEFA Champions League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W W W W	3
Home	W W W W D	2.6
Away	W D W W W	2.6

Viking

Europe - UEFA Champions League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D L W W D	1.6
Home	W W W W W	3
Away	L W D W L	1.4

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Home Win

8/13

62.11%

Draw

10/3

23.26%

Away Win

7/2

21.28%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Dinamo Zagreb

16

last 5 matches

Viking

9

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Dinamo Zagreb scored +78% more goals than Viking in the last 5 matches.

Dinamo Zagreb and Viking goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Rudes

4

Kauno Žalgiris

2

Kauno Žalgiris

5

Slaven Belupo

2

Thun

3

2

Dinamo Zagreb

1

Rosenborg

2

Sarpsborg 08

3

Start

1

Aalesund

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Dinamo Zagreb

3

last 5 matches

Viking

6

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Viking conceded +100% more goals than Dinamo Zagreb in the last 5 matches.

Dinamo Zagreb and Viking goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Rudes

0

Kauno Žalgiris

1

Kauno Žalgiris

0

Slaven Belupo

0

Thun

2

2

Dinamo Zagreb

2

Rosenborg

1

Sarpsborg 08

0

Start

1

Aalesund

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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.