vs
⚽ UEFA Champions League
Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking Result & Prediction
AI prediction, betting tips and full market odds for Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking in the UEFA Champions League. Kick-off Tuesday 18 August 2026, 19:00 UTC.
Result: Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 Viking
Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking finished 2-2. The match ended level. The pre-match model prediction and the full market probabilities we published before kick-off are shown below, unchanged.
Our pre-match best bet, Viking Asian Handicap with a +1.5 start at 1.40, landed.
Dinamo Zagreb face Viking in the upcoming UEFA Champions League tips, kicking off Tuesday 18 August 2026, 19:00 UTC. Our model ensemble simulates the match thousands of times and makes a draw the most likely result at 46%, projecting a 2.0-1.2 expected scoreline. Below you will find the model’s best bet, a full score probability heatmap and every betting market for Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking with model probabilities and value against the latest bookmaker odds.
🔥 Best Bet
🎯 Score probability
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| 1 | 8.4% | 9.8% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| 2 | 8.4% | 9.8% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| 3 | 5.6% | 6.6% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| 4 | 2.8% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
🧠 Model summary
Our prediction for Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking is generated entirely by our model ensemble: every market shows the model probability next to the bookmaker odds, so you can see exactly where the value sits. Our main pick is Viking Asian Handicap with a +1.5 start at odds 1.40, the selection our model is most confident in at 83%. On the match result, the model rates a draw the most likely 1X2 outcome at 46%. Goals lean over 2.5 (61%), both teams to score points yes (60%). Separately, the biggest value edge versus the bookmaker price is Viking with a +0.25 start at odds 2.49 (+40.2% model value).
📊 Key numbers
📈 Recent form
Dinamo Zagreb come into this game with 4 wins and 1 draw from their last 5, scoring 15 and conceding 3. They are unbeaten in 5. Their biggest win in that run was 5-0 at home to Kauno Žalgiris. They have found the net in every one of those 5 matches.
- DDinamo Zagreb 2-2 VikingUEFA Champions League
- WDinamo Zagreb 4-0 RudesHNL
- WKauno Žalgiris 1-2 Dinamo ZagrebUEFA Champions League
- WDinamo Zagreb 5-0 Kauno ŽalgirisUEFA Champions League
- WDinamo Zagreb 2-0 NK Slaven BelupoHNL
Viking come into this game with 2 wins and 2 draws from their last 5, scoring 9 and conceding 6. Their biggest win in that run was 3-0 at Start. They have found the net in every one of those 5 matches. Their only defeat in that run was 1-2 at Rosenborg.
- DDinamo Zagreb 2-2 VikingUEFA Champions League
- LRosenborg 2-1 VikingEliteserien
- WViking 2-1 Sarpsborg 08 FFEliteserien
- WStart 0-3 VikingEliteserien
- DAalesund 1-1 VikingEliteserien
🏥 Team news
Reported absentees for this fixture: 5 players listed as injured, suspended or out of the squad.
- I. FilipovicSuspended (red card)
- K. Theophile-CatherineNot in squad
- A. BaertelsenFoot Injury
- V. BerishaThigh Injury
- M. RosethKnee Injury
⚽ Match Result (1X2)
The match result market prices Dinamo Zagreb at 27% to win and Viking at 26%, with the draw at 46%. Our model makes a draw the most likely outcome.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draw | 46% | @ 3.95 | +83.0% |
| Viking Win | 26% | @ 4.35 | +15.4% |
| Dinamo Zagreb Win | 27% | @ 1.70 | -53.8% |
🔀 Double Chance
Double chance covers two of the three results, lowering the odds in exchange for a wider safety net. The shortest price here is Viking or Draw at 2.05 (63% model).
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viking or Draw | 63% | @ 2.05 | +28.9% |
| Dinamo Zagreb or Draw | 64% | @ 1.20 | -23.8% |
📈 Over / Under Goals
Total goals are modelled from an expected 2.0-1.2 scoreline. The lean is over 2.5 goals at 61% probability.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 3.5 | 39% | @ 2.65 | +3.5% |
| Over 2.5 | 61% | @ 1.65 | +1.3% |
| Over 1.5 | 82% | @ 1.20 | -1.0% |
| Under 3.5 | 61% | @ 1.48 | -9.8% |
| Under 2.5 | 39% | @ 2.20 | -15.0% |
| Under 1.5 | 18% | @ 4.33 | -24.1% |
🥅 Both Teams To Score
Both Teams To Score asks whether each side finds the net at least once. Our model leans towards both teams to score at 60%.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTTS Yes | 60% | @ 1.62 | -3.2% |
| BTTS No | 40% | @ 2.10 | -15.5% |
⚖️ Asian Handicap
The Asian handicap removes the draw by giving one side a goals head-start, useful when Dinamo Zagreb or Viking is a clear favourite.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viking -0.75 | 31% | @ 5.50 | +72.5% |
| Viking 0 | 50% | @ 3.35 | +66.7% |
| Viking -0.25 | 43% | @ 3.73 | +60.7% |
| Viking -0.5 | 36% | @ 4.00 | +45.8% |
| Viking +0.25 | 56% | @ 2.49 | +40.2% |
| Viking +0.5 | 63% | @ 2.11 | +32.7% |
| Viking +0.75 | 68% | @ 1.90 | +29.3% |
| Viking +1 | 73% | @ 1.64 | +20.0% |
| Viking +1.25 | 78% | @ 1.50 | +17.9% |
| Viking +1.5 | 84% | @ 1.40 | +17.1% |
| Viking +1.75 | 86% | @ 1.29 | +11.2% |
| Viking +2 | 89% | @ 1.19 | +5.7% |
| Dinamo Zagreb +0.75 | 69% | 1.15 | -21.1% |
| Dinamo Zagreb +0.5 | 64% | 1.21 | -23.1% |
| Dinamo Zagreb +0.25 | 57% | 1.26 | -28.0% |
| Dinamo Zagreb -0.25 | 44% | 1.52 | -33.3% |
| Dinamo Zagreb 0 | 50% | 1.32 | -33.3% |
| Dinamo Zagreb -0.5 | 37% | 1.69 | -37.2% |
| Dinamo Zagreb -0.75 | 32% | 1.94 | -38.2% |
| Dinamo Zagreb -1 | 27% | 2.27 | -39.3% |
| Dinamo Zagreb -1.25 | 22% | 2.56 | -44.7% |
| Dinamo Zagreb -2 | 11% | 4.50 | -49.9% |
| Dinamo Zagreb -1.75 | 14% | 3.60 | -50.3% |
| Dinamo Zagreb -1.5 | 16% | 2.81 | -53.6% |
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking?
Our main pick is Viking Asian Handicap with a +1.5 start at odds 1.40, with 83% model confidence. The biggest separate value edge is Viking with a +0.25 start at 2.49 (+40.2% value).
Who is the favourite for Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking?
Our model makes a draw the most likely result at 46%. It projects an expected 2.0-1.2 scoreline for Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking.
What is the predicted score for Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking?
The most likely scoreline from our model is around 1-1, based on expected goals of 2.00 for Dinamo Zagreb and 1.17 for Viking. The full score probability grid is shown in the heatmap above.
When do Dinamo Zagreb and Viking play?
Kick-off is Tuesday 18 August 2026, 19:00 UTC.
How are these predictions generated?
Every market probability is produced by our ensemble of independent statistical and machine-learning models, then compared against bookmaker odds to find value. No human opinion is involved.
Are these football tips free?
Yes, completely free. We publish new picks every morning across all our channels.
Get free tips, every day
Daily AI-backed football tips in your inbox. Free, no spam, unsubscribe anytime.
18+ only. Bet responsibly. Gambling can be addictive.
More predictions
Norwich
Birmingham
Twente
Telstar
Rangers
ST Mirren
ST Johnstone
Celtic
Moreirense
Benfica
CF Montreal
CharlotteAnalytical model output, not betting advice. 18+ only. Bet responsibly. Gambling can be addictive.