Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb: Head-to-Head Stats and Meeting Overview

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 second-leg clash will go a long way to deciding which club progresses towards the group stage, giving the Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb stats added weight in the build-up.

The first leg in Zagreb finished all square, leaving this tie finely balanced as it shifts to Norway. With Dinamo Zagreb carrying strong early-season Champions League form and Viking looking to capitalise on home advantage at Lyse Arena, the stakes are clear: a place in Europe’s premier club competition and the financial and sporting rewards that come with it.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Viking and Dinamo Zagreb have met once so far in UEFA competition.

• 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 European competition begins with their first encounter on 18 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. Played at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, the Croatian side started as favourites on home soil, but the contest proved far more even than many anticipated.

On 18 August 2026, Dinamo Zagreb and Viking drew 2-2 at Stadion Maksimir in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. The half-time score was already 2-2, reflecting a wide-open first period in which both attacks found ways through and both defences were stretched. With no further goals after the interval, the match finished level in regular time.

With only this single competitive fixture on record, the rivalry is still in its infancy. However, that 2-2 draw in Zagreb immediately established this as a finely poised pairing rather than a one-sided affair. The Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb timeline therefore shifts quickly to the decisive return in Stavanger, where the outcome of the Play-offs tie will define the early narrative between these clubs.

Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb stats so far come entirely from their first-leg meeting in Zagreb.

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

For Viking, the Champions League campaign is only just underway, so their form profile is effectively built from a very small sample. In this season’s UEFA Champions League, Viking have played one match, the 2-2 draw away to Dinamo Zagreb in the Play-offs. That result underlines their attacking potential, with 2 goals scored on the road, but also highlights defensive vulnerability, conceding 2 in the same game. Overall, their season-to-date record in the competition is balanced: one draw, no wins, no defeats, and no clean sheets.

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

Last 5 Dinamo Zagreb Matches Results and Stats

Dinamo Zagreb arrive in Stavanger with a much deeper body of work in the 2026 UEFA Champions League. Season to date, they have played 5 matches in the competition, remaining unbeaten with 3 wins and 2 draws. Dinamo Zagreb have been particularly strong at home, scoring 10 goals in 3 home fixtures, while adding 3 more goals across 2 away games. Offensively, they average 2.6 goals per match and concede 1.2 on average, indicating a proactive, attack-minded approach that still leaves some space at the back. With 1 clean sheet and no failures to score so far, their consistency in front of goal is a notable advantage heading into this second leg.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

With only one head-to-head meeting on record, the historical sample is limited, but the 2-2 draw in Zagreb already shows that Viking can compete with Dinamo Zagreb at Champions League Play-offs level. The overall Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb stats are perfectly balanced in terms of goals and results so far, yet the broader season-to-date form tilts towards the Croatian side, who are unbeaten in 5 Champions League matches with a strong scoring record and a higher volume of competitive action. Viking, meanwhile, will look to leverage home advantage at Lyse Arena and the confidence of having already scored twice away in this tie. Taken together, the trends suggest an open contest in which Dinamo Zagreb bring the more established form, while Viking’s home factor and attacking output in the first leg keep the qualification race finely poised.

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