The UEFA Champions League takes centre stage on August 26, 2026, as Norwegian high-flyers Viking host Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb. Viking arrive in formidable shape, boasting an impressive six wins from seven league outings and a perfect record in their last five matches. Their attacking prowess has yielded 19 goals, while a stingy defence has conceded just six, underscoring their 86% win rate.
Conversely, Dinamo Zagreb face an uphill battle, having endured a challenging start to their domestic campaign with three wins, two draws, and five losses. Their recent form is concerning, with just one victory in their last five, contributing to a 30% win rate. Defensively, they've leaked 22 goals, suggesting vulnerabilities Viking will undoubtedly aim to exploit. Despite the contrasting forms, the Champions League often defies expectations, with win probabilities for all three outcomes remarkably even at 33%. Viking's home advantage and red-hot streak make them favourites, but Dinamo's European pedigree means an upset is always a possibility. Watch for Viking's clinical finishing against Dinamo's fragile backline.
33. I. Nevistic, 13. P. Tabinas, 15. N. Galesic, 6. S. Radeljic, 3. B. Goda, 80. L. Kacavenda, 27. J. Misic, 8. M. Zajc, 21. M. Lisica, 9. D. Beljo, 11. A. Hoxha
Match events
10' Goal Normal Goal — A. Hoxha (Dinamo Zagreb)
18' Goal Penalty — Z. Tripic (Viking)
27' Card Yellow Card — H. Heggheim (Viking)
46' Card Yellow Card — S. McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb)
48' Goal Normal Goal — E. Austbo (Viking) (assists: K. Askildsen)
50' Goal Normal Goal — T. Moi (Viking) (assists: H. Falchener)
52' Card Yellow Card — K. Askildsen (Viking)
55' subst Substitution 1 — M. Zajc (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: L. Kacavenda)
57' Card Yellow Card — Z. Tripic (Viking)
61' subst Substitution 1 — H. Falchener (Viking) (assists: J. Daland)
62' subst Substitution 2 — H. Heggheim (Viking) (assists: S. Bjorshol)
66' Card Yellow Card — J. Bell (Viking)
67' subst Substitution 2 — A. Hoxha (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: M. Orsic)
72' Card Yellow Card — M. Orsic (Dinamo Zagreb)
82' subst Substitution 3 — K. Haugen (Viking) (assists: H. J. Haugen)
82' subst Substitution 4 — Z. Tripic (Viking) (assists: S. Kvia-Egeskog)
82' subst Substitution 3 — L. Stojkovic (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: R. Mudrazija)
83' subst Substitution 4 — M. Lisica (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: F. Topic)
83' subst Substitution 5 — M. Valincic (Dinamo Zagreb) (assists: N. Galesic)
89' subst Substitution 5 — E. Austbo (Viking) (assists: V. Vevatne)
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