Dinamo Zagreb and Viking FK have been drawn to face each other in the Champions League qualifiers in Play–off. The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to League phase of the Champions League. The loser of the tie will play in the League phase of the Europa League.
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Matches 2026/27
| 18.08.2026 | Dinamo Zagreb | 2:2 | Viking FK | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Play-off | ||
| 26.08.2026 | Viking FK | 33% | 25% | 42% | Dinamo Zagreb | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Play-off |
The percentages are calculated based on the difference in team strength according to our own rating system. The model converts this difference into the probability of either team winning, while the probability of a draw depends on how evenly matched the teams are — the smaller the gap in strength, the higher the chance of a draw.
On 26.08.2026, a direct clash will take place as Viking FK host Dinamo Zagreb. According to the Euroranking algorithm, Dinamo Zagreb enter as favorites with a 42% win chance, compared to 33% for Viking FK. The most recent clash between Dinamo Zagreb and Viking FK was played on 18.08.2026 and ended 2:2. The 5-game recent record for Dinamo Zagreb stands at 4 victories, 1 draw, and 0 losses. Across their last five matches, Viking FK have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. In the current Elo standings, Dinamo Zagreb are rated at 1610 points, while Viking FK have 1509 points.
Ranking position (UEFA)
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 |
|
Dinamo Zagreb | 9.000 | 7.000 | 9.000 | 14.000 | 7.500 | 46.500 |
| 256 |
|
Viking FK | 0.000 | 2.500 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 2.000 | 4.500 |
Form in recent games
| Dinamo Zagreb | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 3:1 | NK Varaždin | League | |
| 18.08.2026 | 🏠 | draw 2:2 | Viking FK | Champions League | |
| 14.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 4:0 | NK Rudeš | League | |
| 11.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 2:1 | Kauno Žalgiris | Champions League | |
| 04.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 5:0 | Kauno Žalgiris | Champions League | |
| Viking FK | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.08.2026 | 🚌 | draw 2:2 | Dinamo Zagreb | Champions League | |
| 14.08.2026 | 🚌 | loss 1:2 | Rosenborg BK | Eliteserien | |
| 08.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 2:1 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien | |
| 01.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 3:0 | IK Start | Eliteserien | |
| 26.07.2026 | 🚌 | draw 1:1 | Aalesunds FK | Eliteserien | |
Elo ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 |
|
Dinamo Zagreb | 1610 |
22.08.2026 3:1 vs NK Varaždin League +4.26 |
18.08.2026 2:2 vs Viking FK Champions League Qualifications - Play-off -6.80 |
14.08.2026 4:0 vs NK Rudeš League +1.47 |
11.08.2026 2:1 vs Kauno Žalgiris Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 +9.13 |
04.08.2026 5:0 vs Kauno Žalgiris Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 +6.73 |
31.07.2026 2:0 vs Slaven Belupo Koprivnica League +2.67 |
28.07.2026 3:2 vs FC Thun Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -0.22 |
21.07.2026 1:1 vs FC Thun Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -4.03 |
23.05.2026 0:0 vs Lokomotiva Zagreb League -7.07 |
17.05.2026 4:1 vs Slaven Belupo Koprivnica League +4.86 |
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| 142 |
|
Viking FK | 1509 |
18.08.2026 2:2 vs Dinamo Zagreb Champions League Qualifications - Play-off +6.80 |
14.08.2026 1:2 vs Rosenborg BK Eliteserien -12.74 |
08.08.2026 2:1 vs Sarpsborg 08 FF Eliteserien +1.85 |
01.08.2026 3:0 vs IK Start Eliteserien +2.33 |
26.07.2026 1:1 vs Aalesunds FK Eliteserien -7.53 |
22.07.2026 2:1 vs Lillestrøm SK Eliteserien +6.28 |
18.07.2026 2:1 vs Sandefjord Fotball Eliteserien +3.36 |
12.07.2026 0:1 vs Sarpsborg 08 FF Eliteserien -17.36 |
24.05.2026 2:1 vs Kristiansund BK Eliteserien +4.30 |
16.05.2026 6:3 vs IK Start Eliteserien +1.08 |
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Featured matches Dinamo Zagreb - Viking FK
Dinamo Zagreb - Viking FK, 18.08.2026
The first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round between Dinamo Zagreb and Viking FK on 18 August 2026 at Stadion Maksimir ended in a 2–2 draw. The hosts took the lead in the 6th minute when Dion Drena Beljo converted Matteo Pérez Vinlöf's pass. Four minutes later, Beljo turned provider, and Mateo Lisica doubled the advantage after a mistake by defender Henrik Falchener.
The Norwegian side responded, and in the 26th minute Peter Christiansen scored from Zlatko Tripić's assist. In the 39th minute, Tripić found the net himself, assisted by Tormoi Moi Sene, to level the score at 2–2. The second half saw no further goals, despite Dinamo registering 23 shots to Viking's 6 and controlling 60% of possession.
The 2–2 result means the return leg promises to be highly exciting. Both teams have a chance to reach the league phase, with the Norwegian side delivering a solid away performance against the Croatian champions.
Matches Croatia - Norway
| 24.08.2022 | Dinamo Zagreb | 4:1 | FK Bodø/Glimt | 2022/23 | Champions League | Qualifications - Play-off | |||
| 16.08.2022 | FK Bodø/Glimt | 1:0 | Dinamo Zagreb | 2022/23 | Champions League | Qualifications - Play-off | |||
Match history is still being compiled and expanded.
FAQ
The next match between Viking FK and Dinamo Zagreb will take place on 26.08.2026.
On 18.08.2026, the match Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking FK took place, ending with a score of 2:2.