Viking welcome GNK Dinamo to Stavanger on Wednesday evening, with this UEFA Champions League qualifying tie finely poised after the first leg.
Two goals in the opening 10 minutes gave GNK Dinamo the perfect start at home last week, but Viking fought back to score twice before the break. The game finished 2-2, setting up this second leg perfectly.
Viking haven't played since, meaning their players have had a full eight days of rest between games.
In contrast, Dinamo defeated Varazdin 3-1 in the HNL, ensuring the defending champions sit top of the league after three games.
The home side are looking to play in the main draw of a European competition for only the second time in their history.
Dinamo, meanwhile, last featured in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League two seasons ago.
Viking also have the advantage of being halfway through their domestic campaign, unlike their Croatian visitors.
The Norwegians are up to speed, whereas Dinamo have played just eight games this season.
Viking v GNK Dinamo Tips Summary
Best Bet - Viking to qualify @ 10/11
Alternative Bet - Dion Beljo to score anytime @ 6/5
Bet Builder - Both teams to score, Dion Beljo over 1.5 shots on target & Zlatko Tripic to score or assist @ 4/1
Viking v GNK Dinamo Prediction
Best Bet: Viking to qualify @ 10/11
Viking look like a club on the up as they seek progress into the main draw of the UEFA Champions League for the first time.
The last time the Norwegian side played beyond qualifying in European competition was the 2005/06 UEFA Cup.
Having won the Eliteserien title for the first time since 1991, Viking now stand just one game away from progress.
An impressive comeback after going two goals down in the first leg will give head coach Morten Jensen plenty of confidence that his team can qualify, especially with the second leg at home.
Across 15 home league games during their title-winning season, Viking lost just once, and that was to Bodo/Glimt.
Dinamo won just one of their five away European games last term and this visit to Norway will be tough.
Expect an entertaining match, but Jensen should lead Viking to the league phase.
Alternative Bet: Dion Beljo to score anytime @ 6/5
Dinamo manager Mario Kovacevic will be counting on forward Dion Beljo to cause Viking problems on Wednesday evening.
He opened the scoring in the first leg after just six minutes, before also providing an assist.
Beljo has been in splendid form this season. Across eight matches, he has scored seven goals while also registering five assists in all competitions.
Two of those goals have come in the UEFA Champions League and he has the quality to cause Viking more issues in the second leg.
Viking v GNK Dinamo Bet Builder
Both teams to score
Dion Beljo over 1.5 shots on target
Zlatko Tripic to score or assist
Pays 4/1
The first leg between these sides offered plenty of entertainment, especially during the opening 45 minutes. Four goals were scored as the teams entered the break level at 2-2.
Although neither side made the breakthrough during the second half, both Jensen and Kovacevic will encourage their men to go for broke knowing what is at stake.
Five of Dinamo's eight matches this season have featured both teams scoring, while six of Viking's last eight games have seen both teams find the back of the net.
Beljo has been a menace since the beginning of the season and the Viking backline will have to keep a close watch on him.
The striker averages 3.3 shots on target per game in the HNL and with two goals already in the UEFA Champions League, expect him to be a dangerous threat in the opposition box.
Zlatko Tripic is another player entering this clash in fine form. The Norwegian midfielder, who was born in Croatia, has scored four times and grabbed an assist across his last seven games.
One of those goals came against Dinamo last time out and he will be keen to repeat the trick.
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Key Match Stats
Viking last played in the main draw of a European competition in the 2005/06 UEFA Cup.
GNK Dinamo finished 25th out of 36 teams in their last appearance in the UEFA Champions League.
Dinamo have made it through two qualifying rounds to reach this stage.
Dion Beljo has scored seven goals this season.
Viking won their first Norwegian title in 34 years last season.
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