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UEFA Champions LeagueUEFA Champions League· Kick-off : Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 20:00 (UK time)

Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb: 3-1 result and AI prediction review

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Review: prediction vs result

1X2 outcome correctExact score missedMost likely score before kick-off : 1-1

Final score: Viking 3-1 Dinamo Zagreb. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Viking at 41%. The final score ranked 9th among the most likely scorelines (4.8%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (49%): missed.

Match analysis

Viking and Dinamo Zagreb met on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, a UEFA Champions League fixture. Venue: SR-Bank Arena, Stavanger. Before kick-off, our model gave Viking a 41% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Dinamo Zagreb 34%. On the correct score, 1-1 comes out on top (12.1%), followed by 1-0 (11.2%) and 2-1 (9.4%).

Viking are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (2 wins, 3 draws), scoring 9 and conceding 4. Dinamo Zagreb are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws), scoring 13 and conceding 6. Both sides come in with similar form. On average Viking score 1.80 and concede 0.80 goals per game; Dinamo Zagreb score 2.60 and concede 1.20.

In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Viking, 0 for Dinamo Zagreb and 1 draw. The most recent ended Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 Viking (Aug 18, 2026). Viking out or doubtful: A. Baertelsen, V. Berisha and M. Roseth. Dinamo Zagreb: K. Theophile-Catherine and L. Stojkovic. In double chance terms, "Viking or draw" stands at 66%, "Dinamo Zagreb or draw" at 59% and "no draw" at 74%.

Outcome probabilities (1X2)

41%
Viking (Win)
26%
Draw
34%
Dinamo Zagreb (Win)

Double chance

66%
Viking or draw
59%
Dinamo Zagreb or draw
74%
No draw

Most likely correct scores

Scores shown as Viking – Dinamo Zagreb. 1-1 is the single most likely scoreline (12.1%); the 5 scores below add up to 49% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.

ScoreProbability
Viking 1-1 Dinamo Zagreb12.1%
Viking 1-0 Dinamo Zagreb11.2%
Viking 2-1 Dinamo Zagreb9.4%
Viking 2-0 Dinamo Zagreb8.7%
Viking 0-1 Dinamo Zagreb7.8%

Goals: both teams to score, over/under

With 1.55 expected goals for Viking and 1.08 for Dinamo Zagreb, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 49% and "both teams to score" at 52%. Viking keep a clean sheet in 34% of scenarios, Dinamo Zagreb in 21%.

Probability
Viking expected goals1.55
Dinamo Zagreb expected goals1.08
Both teams to score52%
Over 1.5 goals74%
Over 2.5 goals49%
Over 3.5 goals27%
Viking clean sheet34%
Dinamo Zagreb clean sheet21%

Recent form

Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.

Viking

DateOpponentScore
Aug 18, 2026Dinamo Zagreb · UEFA Champions League2-2D
Jul 3, 2026Sonderjyske · Club Friendlies1-1D
Mar 25, 2026Haugesund · Club Friendlies3-0W
Mar 1, 2026Sarpsborg 08 FF · Club Friendlies2-0W
Feb 20, 2026Tromso · Club Friendlies1-1D

Dinamo Zagreb

DateOpponentScore
Aug 18, 2026Viking · UEFA Champions League2-2D
Aug 11, 2026Kauno Žalgiris · UEFA Champions League2-1W
Aug 4, 2026Kauno Žalgiris · UEFA Champions League5-0W
Jul 28, 2026FC Thun · UEFA Champions League3-2W
Jul 21, 2026FC Thun · UEFA Champions League1-1D

Head-to-head

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 18, 2026Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 VikingUEFA Champions League

Out and doubtful

Viking

  • A. Baertelsen (out)
  • V. Berisha (out)
  • M. Roseth (out)

Dinamo Zagreb

  • K. Theophile-Catherine (out)
  • L. Stojkovic (out)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb prediction?

Before the match, our AI gave Viking a 41% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Dinamo Zagreb 34%. Viking are therefore slight favourites. Final score: 3-1.

What is the most likely correct score for Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb?

1-1 (12.1%), followed by 1-0 (11.2%), 2-1 (9.4%), 2-0 (8.7%) and 0-1 (7.8%).

Will both teams score in Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb?

The probability that both Viking and Dinamo Zagreb score is 52%. Viking have a 34% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Dinamo Zagreb 21%.

How many goals should we expect in Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb?

The model expects 2.63 goals (1.55 for Viking, 1.08 for Dinamo Zagreb). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 74%, over 2.5 goals 49%, over 3.5 goals 27%.

When and where is Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb played?

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time), UEFA Champions League. Venue: SR-Bank Arena, Stavanger.

What form are Viking and Dinamo Zagreb in?

Viking: 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (9 scored, 4 conceded). Dinamo Zagreb: 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (13 scored, 6 conceded).

What is the head-to-head record between Viking and Dinamo Zagreb?

In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Viking, 0 for Dinamo Zagreb and 1 draw. The most recent ended Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 Viking (Aug 18, 2026).

What was the Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb result, and was the prediction right?

Final score: Viking 3-1 Dinamo Zagreb. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Viking at 41%. The final score ranked 9th among the most likely scorelines (4.8%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (49%): missed.

How is the Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb prediction calculated?

The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.55 for Viking, 1.08 for Dinamo Zagreb) 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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