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GNK Dinamo Zagreb v Viking Prediction: 12/5 for high-scoring home win

Dinamo Zagreb should be full of confidence following a 7-1 aggregate win against Kauno Zalgiris in the third round of UEFA Champions League qualifying and the Croatian champions now face Norwegian kingpins Viking in the play-off round.

Dinamo are looking to book their place in the League Phase of Europe's elite club competition for the second time in three seasons, while Viking have never sat at the top table in this competition.

Tuesday's first leg takes place in Zagreb, where the home side have won their last three games with an aggregate scoreline of 11-0.

GNK Dinamo Zagreb v Viking Tips Summary

Best Bet - Dinamo Zagreb to win & both teams to score @ 12/5
Alternative Bet - Dion Beljo to score any time @ 11/10
Bet Builder - Dinamo Zagreb to win, Over 9 Corners, Dion Beljo 1+ Shots on Target & Zlatko Tripic 1+ Shots on Target @ 5/1

Dinamo Zagreb v Viking

GNK Dinamo Zagreb v Viking Prediction

Best Bet: Dinamo Zagreb to win & both teams to score @ 12/5

Dinamo have recent UEFA Champions League experience behind them as they aim to take their League Phase place for the second time in three seasons.

They are Croatia's most successful club and have made a perfect start domestically, winning both games without conceding in the HNL.

Dinamo were pushed to the limit by Thun in their opening qualifier in this competition, drawing 1-1 on the road before coming from 0-2 at home to draw and eventually prevail in extra-time.

They eased past Lithuanian side Kauno Zalgiris in the previous round but it came at some cost as goalkeeper Ivan Filipovic was sent off in the second leg.

Viking have scored at least once in their last six Eliteserien games and can get on the scoresheet, though they may still be left with a deficit to turn around in the second leg.

Alternative Bet: Dion Beljo to score any time @ 11/10

Dion Beljo fired two goals for Dinamo in Friday's domestic victory over Rudes, scoring after six minutes and then adding a second-half penalty.

The 24-year-old Croatia international scored 31 goals in 36 league games after joining Dinamo last season and currently has 23 in his last 15 league appearances.

He also kick-started the comeback against Thun at home last month in the final quarter of the game as Dinamo recovered from the verge of elimination.

GNK Dinamo Zagreb v Viking Bet Builder Tip

  • Dinamo Zagreb to win

  • Over 9 Corners

  • Dion Beljo 1+ Shots on Target

  •  Zlatko Tripic 1+ Shots on Target


    Pays 5/1

Viking won nine of their first 10 domestic games this season but their hopes of retaining the Norwegian title they won for the first time since 1991 have suffered since the World Cup break, failing to win three of seven games and going down 2-1 against Rosenborg on Friday.

Dinamo have won four matches in a row and look capable of extending that record to five.

Dinamo took 25 corners across their first two home qualifiers and with Viking expected to threaten, double figures is achievable between these sides.

Beljo is the dangerman for the hosts and should have at least one shot on target, while Zlatko Tripic can match that tally.

The experienced Norwegian forward has six goals and 13 assists across his last 15 appearances for the club and can work Ivan Nevistic in the home goal.

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Key Match Stats

  • Dinamo Zagreb are aiming to qualify for the League Phase of the UEFA Champions League for the second time in three seasons

  • Norwegian champions Viking have never reached the main draw of Europe's top competition

  • Dinamo have scored 17 goals in six games this season

  • The Croatian side have won seven of their last 10 UEFA Champions League play-off ties and each of their last three home ties against Norwegian opponents

  • Viking have lost all seven of their last Champions League games

  • Both teams have scored in seven of Viking's previous nine Eliteserien games

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.

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