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Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Past Meetings

Viking host Dinamo Zagreb at Lyse Arena in Stavanger on 26 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. This decisive qualifier will determine which side takes a crucial step toward the group stage, adding extra weight to every detail in the Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb stats ahead of the second leg.

The tie is finely poised after the first meeting in Zagreb, and the return at Lyse Arena will test Viking’s ability to make home advantage count against a Dinamo side already showing strong attacking numbers in this Champions League campaign. With only limited head-to-head history between the clubs, every minute of this contest will help shape the emerging Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb rivalry in Europe.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very small but finely balanced head-to-head between Viking and Dinamo Zagreb so far.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Viking wins: 0
  • Draws: 1
  • Dinamo Zagreb wins: 0

Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb Timeline & Historical Context

The Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb timeline in competitive action begins with their Champions League Play-offs clash on 18 August 2026 at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb. In that first leg, Dinamo Zagreb and Viking drew 2-2 in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs, with the home side listed first in a 2-2 scoreline and a 2-2 half-time result.

That 2-2 draw in Zagreb immediately set the tone for a closely matched pairing. Dinamo Zagreb, playing at home, showed their attacking strength but were matched goal for goal by Viking, who produced an impressive away performance in a high-scoring encounter. With both sides finding the net twice and neither able to establish a decisive lead, the tie remains open heading into the return game in Stavanger.

Given that the available Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb timeline consists of this single 18 August 2026 meeting in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs, the rivalry is still in its early stages. However, a four-goal opener suggests that this matchup has the potential to become an entertaining European fixture whenever the sides meet, especially with qualification for the Champions League group stage on the line.

Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb head-to-head numbers underline how evenly balanced the contest has been so far, with goals shared equally in their only encounter.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Viking 2 - 2 Dinamo Zagreb
  • Average Goals per Match: Viking 2.00 vs Dinamo Zagreb 2.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Viking's stadium: 0 matches played here — Viking won 0 (as home side), Dinamo Zagreb won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Dinamo Zagreb's stadium: 1 match played here — Dinamo Zagreb won 0 (as home side), Viking won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 18 August 2026: Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 Viking (Half-time: 2-2) – UEFA Champions League Play-offs

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Viking Matches Results and Stats

Viking’s form in the UEFA Champions League 2026 season to date is built entirely on that 2-2 away draw at Dinamo Zagreb. With one match played, Viking have shown both attacking promise and defensive vulnerability, scoring 2 and conceding 2. The result highlights their ability to score on the road in a difficult environment, but also underlines the need for greater defensive control at Lyse Arena in the return leg.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0

Last 5 Dinamo Zagreb Matches Results and Stats

Dinamo Zagreb arrive in this Play-offs second leg on the back of an unbeaten Champions League 2026 run over five matches, combining strong attacking output with relatively solid defensive numbers. Across 5 fixtures (3 at home, 2 away), Dinamo Zagreb have 3 wins and 2 draws, scoring 13 goals and conceding 6. Their average of 2.6 goals scored per match, alongside only 1.2 conceded, points to a side capable of controlling ties through offensive pressure while generally keeping opponents in check.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 2, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

With only one previous meeting, the Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb stats offer a narrow but telling picture: a 2-2 draw in Zagreb indicates that there is little to separate the sides over 90 minutes. Overall goals are level at 2-2, and both teams average 2.00 goals per game in this head-to-head. However, broader Champions League 2026 form tilts toward Dinamo Zagreb, who remain unbeaten in five matches with 3 wins and 2 draws, scoring freely and conceding at a manageable rate. Viking, by contrast, have just the single competitive outing in this campaign, albeit a highly creditable away draw. Taken together, history points to a finely balanced second leg in Stavanger, with Dinamo’s broader form and Viking’s strong first-leg response suggesting another tight, high-intensity contest rather than a one-sided affair.

Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb H2H Statistics updated on 21 August 2026.

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