Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking
Match events
- 6'D. Beljo (Matteo Perez Vinlöf)
- 10'Mateo Lisica (D. Beljo)
- 26'Z. Tripic
- 26'P. Christiansen (T. Moi)
- 39'Z. Tripic (T. Moi)
- 58'T. Moi (S. Kvia-Egeskog)
- 61'Miha Zajc (Lukas Kačavenda)
- 65'E. Austbo
- 65'J. Bell
- 68'Luka Stojković (R. Mudražija)
- 69'Mateo Lisica (Arber Hoxha)
- 72'H. Heggheim (S. Bjorshol)
- 72'Kristoffer Haugen (H. J. Haugen)
- 83'M. Valinčić
- 85'M. Valinčić (Niko Galešić)
- 85'Mislav Oršić (S. Prevljak)
- 87'Z. Tripic (J. Hansen)
- 88'P. Christiansen (Romano Postema)
Lineups
- 2.4
- Goals/game
- 2.8
- 0.7
- Conceded/game
- 1.0
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 2-1
Data suggests that Dinamo Zagreb is on solid form, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches and showcasing strong scoring capabilities at home, with an average of 2.4 goals per game. Conversely, while Viking has performed well overall, they have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 1 goal per match in their recent fixtures. The numbers favor Dinamo Zagreb for a narrow victory, potentially around a 2-1 scoreline.
- Dinamo Zagreb unbeaten in last 5 matches
- Viking has conceded 1 goal on average in last 10 matches
- Dinamo Zagreb averages 2.4 goals scored per home game
Confidence is high because the probability gap between outcomes is decisive, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and this fixture has limited historical data available so far.
AI-generated statistical analysis, not betting advice. No outcome is guaranteed. 18+ | Please gamble responsibly.
Why AI favors Dinamo Zagreb
- Strong recent formDinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb are unbeaten in their last 5 matches, including 4 wins.
4W 1D 0L - Good recent formViking
Viking have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
4W 0D 1L - Sharper attackViking
Viking are averaging 2.8 goals scored per game over their recent matches.
2.8/game - Tighter defenseDinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb are conceding just 0.7 goals per game over their recent matches.
0.7/game conceded
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- AI and market are closely aligned
The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.
- No head-to-head history
These two teams have no recorded meetings, so the prediction relies on form and standings alone.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Dinamo Zagreb at 56% — final result was a draw, Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 Viking.
Predicted score was 2-1.
The model itself flagged this as a moderate confidence pick (74/100), so this miss was a genuinely close call.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- Dinamo Zagreb have averaged 2.4 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Viking have averaged 2.8 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings on record.
Odds comparison
Match winner
Total goals (2.5 line)
Both teams to score
Double chance
Clean sheet
Average and best price across 14 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Match winner — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
Pre-match comparison
Rolling averages based on each team's last 10 and 10 finished matches; clean sheets/failed-to-score are full-season totals.
Referee
S. Gozubuyuk
Based on 3 matches officiated (our own data).
When do they score?
Dinamo Zagreb
Viking
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Dinamo ZagrebFrequently asked questions
Who is likely to win Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking?+
Our AI model favors Dinamo Zagreb to win, with a 56% probability (Draw 23%, Viking 21%).
What time does Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 18, 2026, 7:00 PM (your local time, based on your device).