Viking FK will have home-field advantage for their crucial second leg against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League playoff round on August 26 following a 2-2 draw in Croatia last week.

Viking Have Home Advantage in Search of History

Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen will be hopeful that Viking FK can make club history this week. A victory could see the Norwegian team make the Champions League group stage for the first time since 1992-93.

Viking showed their attacking quality in last week’s draw against Dinamo Zagreb, and they have now scored five goals in their previous three. However, they have failed to keep clean sheets in all fixtures over that period.

Peter Christiansen has been in excellent recent form, scoring three in his last four appearances. Martin Roseth and Anders Baertelsen will be absent due to injuries.

Viking FK predicted lineup vs Dinamo Zagreb (4-3-3): Ostbo; Heggheim, Stensness, Falchener, Haugen; Moi, Bell, Askildsen; Tripic, Christiansen, Austbo

Dinamo Hoping to Improve Defensive Record

Mario Kovačević’s Dinamo Zagreb will be on the road in their quest to reach the Champions League group stage. They have avoided defeat in their previous four fixtures, showing attacking intent with nine goals in their last three.

However, defensive vulnerabilities are a concern after shipping three goals in their latest two.

Dion Drena Beljo has enjoyed an excellent start to the season, scoring four goals in his previous three. Dani Rodriguez is the only player missing for the second leg due to a leg injury.

Dinamo Zagreb predicted lineup vs Viking FK (4-1-4-1): Nevistic; Valincic, Dominguez, McKenna, Vinlof; Misic; Lisica, Stojkovic, Zajc, Orsic; Beljo

Viking FK vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Both Teams to Score
  • Odds: 1.47 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 85542
  • Correct score prediction: Viking FK 2-1 Dinamo Zagreb

Key stats:

  • BTTS has been a winning selection in three of Dinamo Zagreb’s previous four fixtures.
  • Viking FK have scored and conceded in six of their last seven.
  • The two sides shared four goals in an action-packed first leg last Tuesday.

Another high-scoring affair between Dinamo Zagreb and Viking FK is expected this weekend. The sides played a thrilling 2-2 draw last week, with a total of 25 shots attempted on goal. BTTS has been a winning selection in recent matches involving these teams.

Viking FK have scored and conceded in six of their last seven. Meanwhile, Dinamo Zagreb have also shown attacking strength and defensive weakness, with BTTS being a winning selection in three of the team’s latest four fixtures.

Viking FK vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Viking FK
  • Odds: 2.336 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 4RT42

This looks like a perfect opportunity for Viking FK to reach the Champions League group stage after showing character to bounce back from being 2-0 down in last week’s first leg to rescue a point.

Viking have been excellent in recent fixtures, winning three of their four most recent encounters. They have made a dominant start to their home campaign, winning each of their previous seven at Viking Stadion.

Verdict: Both Teams to Score (1.47) — Viking FK 2-1 Dinamo Zagreb