UEFA Champions League· Kick-off : Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 20:00 (UK time)
Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking: 2-2 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 Viking. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Dinamo Zagreb (55%), while a draw was rated at only 24%. The final score ranked 10th among the most likely scorelines (4.8%), behind 1-0. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (51%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (50%): correct.
Match analysis
Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking was played on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (UEFA Champions League). Venue: Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb. Before kick-off, our model gave Dinamo Zagreb a 55% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Viking 21%. The most likely correct score is 1-0 (11.7%), ahead of 1-1 (11.4%) and 2-0 (9.9%).
Dinamo Zagreb are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (4 wins, 1 draw), scoring 15 and conceding 6. Viking are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (2 wins, 3 draws), scoring 9 and conceding 4. Recent momentum is clearly with Dinamo Zagreb. On average Dinamo Zagreb score 3.00 and concede 1.20 goals per game; Viking score 1.80 and concede 0.80.
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Dinamo Zagreb and Viking: the prediction relies on each team's form and level. Dinamo Zagreb out or doubtful: I. Filipovic and K. Theophile-Catherine. Viking: A. Baertelsen, V. Berisha and M. Roseth. In double chance terms, "Dinamo Zagreb or draw" stands at 79%, "Viking or draw" at 45% and "no draw" at 76%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Dinamo Zagreb – Viking. 1-0 is the single most likely scoreline (11.7%); the 5 scores below add up to 50% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 Viking | 11.7% |
| Dinamo Zagreb 1-1 Viking | 11.4% |
| Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 Viking | 9.9% |
| Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 Viking | 9.7% |
| Dinamo Zagreb 0-0 Viking | 6.9% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
The model expects 2.68 goals in total (1.70 for Dinamo Zagreb, 0.98 for Viking): over 2.5 goals has a 50% probability and both teams to score 51%. Dinamo Zagreb keep a clean sheet in 38% of scenarios, Viking in 18%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Dinamo Zagreb expected goals | 1.70 |
| Viking expected goals | 0.98 |
| Both teams to score | 51% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 75% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 50% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 28% |
| Dinamo Zagreb clean sheet | 38% |
| Viking clean sheet | 18% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Dinamo Zagreb
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Kauno Žalgiris · UEFA Champions League | 2-1 | W |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Kauno Žalgiris · UEFA Champions League | 5-0 | W |
| Jul 28, 2026 | FC Thun · UEFA Champions League | 3-2 | W |
| Jul 21, 2026 | FC Thun · UEFA Champions League | 1-1 | D |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Koper · Club Friendlies | 4-2 | W |
Viking
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | Sonderjyske · Club Friendlies | 1-1 | D |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Haugesund · Club Friendlies | 3-0 | W |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Sarpsborg 08 FF · Club Friendlies | 2-0 | W |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Tromso · Club Friendlies | 1-1 | D |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Molde · Club Friendlies | 2-2 | D |
Head-to-head
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Dinamo Zagreb and Viking: the prediction relies on each team's form and level.
Out and doubtful
Dinamo Zagreb
- I. Filipovic (out)
- K. Theophile-Catherine (out)
Viking
- A. Baertelsen (out)
- V. Berisha (out)
- M. Roseth (out)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Dinamo Zagreb a 55% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Viking 21%. Dinamo Zagreb are therefore favourites. Final score: 2-2.
What is the most likely correct score for Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking?
1-0 (11.7%), followed by 1-1 (11.4%), 2-0 (9.9%), 2-1 (9.7%) and 0-0 (6.9%).
Will both teams score in Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking?
The probability that both Dinamo Zagreb and Viking score is 51%. Dinamo Zagreb have a 38% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Viking 18%.
How many goals should we expect in Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking?
The model expects 2.68 goals (1.70 for Dinamo Zagreb, 0.98 for Viking). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 75%, over 2.5 goals 50%, over 3.5 goals 28%.
When and where is Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking played?
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time), UEFA Champions League. Venue: Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb.
What form are Dinamo Zagreb and Viking in?
Dinamo Zagreb: 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (15 scored, 6 conceded). Viking: 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (9 scored, 4 conceded).
What was the Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 Viking. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Dinamo Zagreb (55%), while a draw was rated at only 24%. The final score ranked 10th among the most likely scorelines (4.8%), behind 1-0. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (51%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (50%): correct.
How is the Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.70 for Dinamo Zagreb, 0.98 for Viking) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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