Viking vs Dinamo Zagreb - UEFA Champions League

A fascinating UEFA Champions League chapter awaits on August 26, 2026 when Viking take on Dinamo Zagreb at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Chelsea take on Serie A giants Juventus in Hong Kong this morning in the latest fixture on their pre-season tour of Asia.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Viking and Dinamo Zagreb cross paths in the UEFA Champions League, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. Viking are mired in a difficult campaign, L over their last five and a paltry win rate of 0% painting a bleak picture. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Their 3-0 win over Nice takes them up to second spot in the fledgling Ligue 1 table.

Set-piece efficiency and transition play often decide fixtures of this nature, and both managers will have been drilling those phases on the training ground. And his efficiency in possession will be helped by those whom he now shares a dressing room with, allowing a more progressive midfielder to develop akin to City's style.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman Talisca — 4 goals this term — will be one to watch. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. Watch Manchester United score their opening goal of the new Champions League campaign.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. Whatever the outcome, the UEFA Champions League fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Important qualities given that Bournemouth will expect him to be proactive.