The Champions League playoff return leg between Viking and Dinamo Zagreb promises to be a thrilling affair. After a hard-fought 2-2 draw in Zagreb, the group stage berth will be decided in Stavanger. The hosts approach the game with great confidence, but personnel losses could have an impact: defender Martin Ove Roseth and forward Veton Berisha, as well as Anders Barthelsen, are out due to injury. Dinamo, on the other hand, has demonstrated phenomenal consistency, unbeaten for 28 matches. In such matches, the experience of the Croatian giants, for whom qualifying for the Champions League is a familiar goal, is key.
Both teams are playing attacking football, and the statistics bear this out. In Viking's last six away matches, both sides have scored consistently, and the Norwegians are known for their high-scoring home games. Dynamo Moscow also regularly delights its fans with goals, and forward Dion Drena Bello, who has scored in every qualifying match, is in excellent form. Given the importance of the return match and Viking's defensive problems, the visitors will likely rely on quick counterattacks. Meanwhile, Viking, with the support of their home crowd and captain Zlatko Tripić, who is capable of creating chances out of nothing, will be looking for their chances.
