Tournament: Champions League Qualification
Venue: Arena Lublin (Lublin)
Game Time: August 21, 2024, 15:00
Dynamo Kyiv and Red Bull Salzburg face off in the first leg of the final round of Champions League qualification on August 21, 2024. The match will be held on a neutral ground in Lublin, which might level the playing field slightly for both teams.
Key Statistics and Trends
Dynamo Kyiv:
- Recent Form: Dynamo Kyiv has won 3 times and drawn 1 game in their previous qualifying rounds.
- Scoring Consistency: Dynamo Kyiv has scored at least once in 10 consecutive matches.
- First-Half Performance: Dynamo Kyiv wins the first half in 48% of their matches.
Red Bull Salzburg:
- Recent Form: Red Bull Salzburg has won 10 out of their last 12 matches.
- Scoring Consistency: Salzburg has scored at least once in 13 consecutive matches.
- First-Half Performance: Salzburg wins the first half in 57% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Dynamo Kyiv: Under the leadership of Oleksandr Shovkovskyi, Dynamo Kyiv has regained its footing in Ukrainian football, finishing 2nd in the domestic league. In the Champions League qualifiers, they showed resilience, particularly against Rangers, where they managed to score crucial goals in the latter stages of the match. The team has demonstrated a strong attacking presence, with newcomers like Pikhalyonok making significant contributions.
Red Bull Salzburg: Salzburg, under new coach Pepijn Lijnders, who previously assisted Jürgen Klopp, has been impressive, starting the season with victories in both the Austrian Cup and Bundesliga. They showcased their attacking prowess in the qualifiers against Twente, where Kjaergaard emerged as a key player, scoring three goals across the two legs. Salzburg's strength lies in their dynamic and aggressive style of play, but they have shown vulnerabilities in defense, especially when under pressure.
Possible Starting Lineups
Dynamo Kyiv (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Bushchan
- Defenders: Dubinchak, Mykhavko, Popov, Karavaev
- Midfielders: Shaparenko, Brazhko, Pikhalyonok
- Forwards: Kabayev, Yarmolenko, Vanat
Red Bull Salzburg (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Blaswich
- Defenders: Terzić, Baidoo, Piotrowski, Dedic
- Midfielders: Kjaergaard, Gourna-Douath, Bidstrup
- Forwards: Gloukh, Yeo, Dorgeles
Head-to-Head Matches
This will be the first time Dynamo Kyiv and Red Bull Salzburg face each other in an official match.
Free Prediction for Dynamo Kyiv vs Red Bull Salzburg
Given the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, this match is likely to be closely contested. Red Bull Salzburg might be the slight favorites, but Dynamo Kyiv has the potential to surprise, especially considering their recent form and resilience in the qualifiers. We suggest betting on Dynamo Kyiv not losing the match (Double Chance - Win or Draw, odds: 1.6).
Prediction: Dynamo Kyiv to Win or Draw (Double Chance)
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