Norwegian champions Viking host Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb in the second leg of this UEFA Champions League play-off tie. Level at 2-2 following a thrilling first leg in Zagreb, the winner takes a coveted spot in the league phase while the loser drops into the UEFA Europa League.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsViking are playing in Europe’s top club competition for the first time in over 30 years, and their dream of reaching the main draw remains alive after fighting back from 2-0 down last week. Meanwhile, Dinamo Zagreb are targeting their 10th appearance in the Champions League main draw and arrive in Norway boasting a 15-match unbeaten run across all competitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915482##Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 26 AugustVenue: SR-Bank Arena, StavangerGroup: UEFA Champions League (Play-off Round)Current standings: Eliteserien: Viking FK (2nd), HNL: Dinamo Zagreb (1st)Qualification implications: The aggregate winner advances to the UEFA Champions League League Phase, while the loser enters the UEFA Europa League League Phase.Salah reunited with UCL-winning teammate at TrabzonsporForm GuideViking FK➖ Draw vs Dinamo Zagreb (2-2)❌ Loss vs Rosenborg (1-2)✅ Win vs Sarpsborg 08 (2-1)✅ Win vs IK Start (3-0)➖ Draw vs Aalesund (1-1)##NAJAVA_MECA_9915489##Dinamo Zagreb✅ Win vs NK Varazdin (3-1)➖ Draw vs Viking FK (2-2)✅ Win vs NK Rudes (4-0)✅ Win vs Kauno Zalgiris (2-1)✅ Win vs Kauno Zalgiris (5-0)Head-to-Head (Last Meeting)➖ Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 Viking FK (2026 Champions League Qualifier)##NAJAVA_MECA_9915471##Team NewsViking FK❌ Anders Baertelsen – Out with a broken foot.❌ Martin Ove Roseth – Sidelined with an injury.❌ Veton Berisha – Unavailable due to injury.❌ Amin Cosic – Sidelined with an injury.Dinamo Zagreb🟢 Luka Stojkovic – Minor fitness doubt, expected to be available.🟢 Clean bill of health reported overall.Diomande's fascination with Mourinho: "I'm ready to die for him"Player to Watch: Dion Drena Beljo (Dinamo Zagreb)Dion Drena Beljo has been in sensational form at the start of this campaign, directly contributing to multiple goals in each of Dinamo Zagreb’s last three games (4 goals, 3 assists).The towering striker opened the scoring inside six minutes in the first leg against Viking before finding the net again in Saturday's 3-1 league victory over Varazdin.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915616##Beljo’s physical aerial presence and clinical finishing inside the penalty box make him Dinamo’s biggest goal threat. If Viking's defense fails to restrict his service in the final third, the Croatia international could prove to be the difference-maker in securing Champions League football for Zagreb.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk) Both Teams to Score – Yes🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk) Over 2.5 Goals🔴 Long Shot (High Risk) Dinamo Zagreb to Win 2-1Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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