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Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking Stavanger predictions, Aug 18, 2026

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As Dinamo Zagreb prepares to host Viking Stavanger in the UEFA Champions League on August 18, 2026, both teams come into this matchup with strong recent performances. Dinamo Zagreb has secured victories in four of their last five matches, showcasing a solid offensive and defensive unit that capitalizes on home advantage. Their tactical flexibility allows them to control possession and dominate the midfield, making them a formidable opponent at home.

On the other side, Viking Stavanger FK also boasts an impressive run, winning four out of their last five games. Their attacking prowess, characterized by quick transitions and effective wing play, poses a significant threat to opposing defenses. The team’s ability to press high and create chances on the counter-attack has been a key element of their success, giving them confidence as they travel to Croatia.

The bookmakers have set the odds favoring Dinamo Zagreb at 1.53 for a home win, reflecting their solid form and the statistical model gives them a 62.9% probability of victory. However, with Viking Stavanger showing equal determination and form, this match promises to be competitive. While Dinamo Zagreb is the likely favorite, the outcome remains uncertain, ensuring an exciting clash in the Champions League.

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Dinamo Zagreb
56.1%
Draw
23.6%
Viking
20.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.68 3.99 4.62
1.72 4.00 4.75
1.75 4.12 4.76
1.66 3.95 4.55
1.68 4.04 4.66
1.67 4.00 4.70

Latest Results

11.08.26 FK Kauno Žalgiris – Dinamo Zagreb – 1:2
04.08.26 Dinamo Zagreb – FK Kauno Žalgiris – 5:0
31.07.26 Dinamo Zagreb – NK Slaven Belupo – 2:0
28.07.26 Dinamo Zagreb – FC Thun – 3:2 ET
21.07.26 FC Thun – Dinamo Zagreb – 1:1
08.08.26 Viking Stavanger FK – Sarpsborg 08 – 2:1
01.08.26 IK Start – Viking Stavanger FK – 0:3
26.07.26 Aalesunds FK – Viking Stavanger FK – 1:1
22.07.26 Lillestrøm SK – Viking Stavanger FK – 1:2
18.07.26 Viking Stavanger FK – Sandefjord Fotball – 2:1

Facts

  • First leg.
  • Both teams have recently enjoyed a winning streak.
  • Viking may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Dinamo Zagreb is a strong favorite.
  • We predict that Dinamo Zagreb will win today’s game, with odds of 1.68.
  • The teams have not played against each other recently.
  • Standings

    Draw

    1/8-finals

    1 Borac Banja Luka Levski Sofia 0 : 4, 1 : 1
    2 ML Vitebsk Univ. Craiova 0 : 1, 1 : 4
    3 Omonia Bye
    4 Kairat Almaty Sutjeska 2 : 0, 2 : 1
    8 Bye AEK Athens
    9 Celtic Bye
    16 Bye LASK
    17 Thun Bye
    18 Bye Din. Zagreb
    19 Klaksvik Bissen 2 : 1, 2 : 1
    20 Kauno Zalgiris Drita 3 : 2, 1 : 1
    24 Bye Viking
    25 Mjallby Bye
    26 Lincoln Red Imps Inter Escaldes 1 : 1, 3 : 1
    27 Flora Iberia 1999 2 : 2, 2 : 3
    28 Bye Slovan Bratislava
    29 Ararat-Armenia Riga FC 2 : 3, 2 : 0
    30 Floriana Shamrock Rovers 1 : 5, 2 : 0
    31 Petrocub Egnatia 1 : 6, 1 : 1
    32 Bye Celje
    33 Vikingur Reykjavik Gyor 2 : 2, 1 : 0
    34 Bye H. Beer Sheva
    35 Tre Fiori Larne 1 : 2, 0 : 1
    36 Bye Crvena zvezda
    37 Aarhus Bye
    38 Bye Lech Poznan
    39 Sabah Baku TNS 2 : 1, 2 : 0
    40 Vardar KuPS 3 : 2, 0 : 2
    41 Fenerbahce Bye
    42 Bye Gornik Zabrze
    43 Sturm Graz Bye
    44 Bye Hearts
    45 Sparta Prague Bye
    48 Bye Lyon
    49 Olympiacos Piraeus Bye
    52 Bye Nijmegen
    53 Royale Union SG Bye
    56 Bye Bodo/Glimt

    Quarter-finals

    1 Levski Sofia Univ. Craiova 2 : 2, 1 : 0
    2 Omonia Kairat Almaty 0 : 2, 1 : 0
    4 Bye AEK Athens
    5 Celtic Bye
    8 Bye LASK
    9 Thun Din. Zagreb 2 : 3, 1 : 1
    10 Klaksvik Kauno Zalgiris 0 : 1, 0 : 0
    12 Bye Viking
    13 Mjallby Lincoln Red Imps 0 : 0, 3 : 0
    14 Iberia 1999 Slovan Bratislava 1 : 1, 0 : 2
    15 Ararat-Armenia Shamrock Rovers 1 : 2, 2 : 0
    16 Egnatia Celje 2 : 3, 3 : 3
    17 Vikingur Reykjavik H. Beer Sheva 0 : 2, 2 : 1
    18 Larne Crvena zvezda 0 : 5, 0 : 4
    19 Aarhus Lech Poznan 5 : 1, 1 : 4
    20 Sabah Baku KuPS 2 : 0, 1 : 0
    21 Fenerbahce Gornik Zabrze 1 : 1, 1 : 0
    22 Sturm Graz Hearts 2 : 0, 4 : 0
    23 Sparta Prague Bye
    24 Bye Lyon
    25 Olympiacos Piraeus Bye
    26 Bye Nijmegen
    27 Royale Union SG Bye
    28 Bye Bodo/Glimt

    Semi-finals

    1 Levski Sofia Kairat Almaty 1 : 0, 1 : 0
    2 Bye AEK Athens
    3 Celtic Bye
    4 Bye LASK
    5 Din. Zagreb Kauno Zalgiris 2 : 1, 5 : 0
    6 Bye Viking
    7 Mjallby Slovan Bratislava 0 : 2, 1 : 2
    8 Ararat-Armenia Celje 0 : 2, 2 : 1
    9 H. Beer Sheva Crvena zvezda 2 : 0, 1 : 0
    10 Aarhus Sabah Baku 0 : 4, 2 : 1
    11 Fenerbahce Sturm Graz 2 : 0
    12 Sparta Prague Lyon 2 : 1
    13 Olympiacos Piraeus Nijmegen 1 : 2, 0 : 0
    14 Royale Union SG Bodo/Glimt 2 : 3, 3 : 3

    Final

    1 Levski Sofia AEK Athens
    2 Celtic LASK
    3 Din. Zagreb Viking
    4 Slovan Bratislava Celje
    5 H. Beer Sheva Sabah Baku
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 Nijmegen Bodo/Glimt

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