We expect both teams to score in this match, with the total number of goals exceeding 2.5. Dinamo Zagreb is in phenomenal form, having won eight of their last 10 matches by a combined 33-6 margin, and just crushed Kauno Zalgiris 7-1 on aggregate. However, their defense is far from perfect: Dinamo has conceded in four of their last five European matches, giving Viking a chance to score. Meanwhile, the visitors have scored in 13 of their last 14 away matches, demonstrating consistent offensive performance.
Viking is having a good season in Norway and, despite being the underdog, possesses speedy wings capable of causing problems for the hosts' defense. The Norwegians have scored in seven of their last eight matches in all competitions, and even managed to score twice in their 4-2 away loss to Bodø-Glimt. Given that Dynamo prefers to play on the front foot and attack with force at home, Viking will inevitably have counterattacking opportunities. Statistics show that seven of Dynamo's last eight games have seen over 2.5 goals scored.
The hosts' attacking potential, averaging over three goals per match, appears strong enough to guarantee at least two home goals. On the other hand, the visitors are likely to respond with one or two strikes – their average away goal tally is 1.3. This is the teams' first meeting, which adds to the intrigue, but both teams' styles of play (Dynamo's attacking style and Viking's counterattacking style) almost guarantee goals from both sides.
