- Recent form: In the 2026 season so far, Viking Stavanger are undefeated in 2 home matches, winning both (W2). Dinamo Zagreb are undefeated in 4 away matches, winning 3 and drawing 1 (W3, D1).
- Home form: Viking Stavanger are currently undefeated at home, winning 2 out of 2 home games this season.
Champions League 2026 play-off is finely poised
The 2-2 draw between Viking and GNK Dinamo Zagreb last Wednesday was an absolute thriller, and the UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026 playoff series is finely balanced going into this match.
Viking won 2-1 at home against Sarpsborg 08 in the Eliteserien 2026 before losing 2-1 away to Rosenborg BK, while Dinamo won 2-1 away against FK Zalgiris Kauno in the UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026 before hammering NK Rudes Zagreb 4-0 at home in HNL 2026/2027.
The two teams have contrasting styles of play, as Viking play at a high tempo, looking to win the ball high up the pitch, then attack on the break. Dinamo, meanwhile, are more possession-based, but they can be equally dangerous when they break low blocks and are just as capable of playing vertical football when required.
- These differences should lead to a fascinating game on Wednesday at Lyse Arena in Norway, and the odds reflect that.
- We're siding with the visitors at 2.75 over the hosts, who are 2.52 in the odds.
- Both teams to score looks the best secondary angle here, with BTTS Yes priced at 1.57 and Over 2.5 goals at 1.8.
Hosts have an edge, but visitors are solid on the road
Form and recent results
Viking and Dinamo are both in good form, with the hosts winning 2, drawing 2 and losing 1 of their last 5 in all competitions and the visitors winning 4 and drawing 1 in the same period. Viking have an advantage playing at home, as they are yet to be beaten this term at Lyse Arena, while Dinamo have been fantastic on the road, so we're siding with the latter to come through here.
Managers and tactics
Morten Jensen has done a superb job of leading Viking since he joined them in January 2021, his system based on high pressure and fast transitions is built around wide overloads and Peter Christiansen (1 goal in 1 game in the UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026) is a sharp focal point up top.
Mario Kovacevic has done equally well with the Blues (Modri) since arriving in June 2025, he combines patient possession football with vertical punches and a situational high press.
