Dynamo Kyiv vs Universitatea Cluj prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on July 9, 2026
Europa League
In the Europa League qualification 1/8 finals on July 9, 2026, the first leg will take place between Dynamo Kyiv and Universitatea Cluj. The nominal hosts will attempt to claim a victory on what is effectively neutral ground.
Dynamo Kyiv vs Universitatea Cluj: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Kyiv club, after winning the 2025 championship, had a disappointing following season, finishing only fourth. However, they did manage to win the national cup. In preparation for the new football year, the team not only signed new players but also played friendly matches, mostly winning them.
The team from Cluj-Napoca fought for the league title but finished four points behind their namesakes from Craiova, ending up second—the decisive moment was a 0-5 defeat in their head-to-head clash in May. They also lost to the same opponent in the cup, on penalties. In friendlies, Universitatea Cluj had a goalless draw with Újpest and a couple of defeats.
Kostyuk's side averages 2.2 goals scored per game and concedes nearly half as much, at 1.2 per match. The Romanians were less prolific, though still positive: 1.53 goals scored and 0.95 conceded on average.
Previous Matches: Dynamo Kyiv vs Universitatea Cluj
The clubs have not met each other previously.
Both teams are just starting their season. We predict the match will end with "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.78).
Dynamo Kyiv vs Universitatea Cluj: Key Stats and Trends
- Dynamo Kyiv have won three of their last four matches
- 63% of Dynamo Kyiv's matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 3.4 goals per match
- Universitatea Cluj have failed to win in their last six matches
- 45% of Universitatea's matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.48 goals per match
Dynamo Kyiv vs Universitatea Cluj: Probable Starting Lineups
Dynamo Kyiv plays in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Neshcheret - Dubinchak, Mykhavko, Popov, Korobov - Brazhko - Voloshyn, Yatsyk, Pikhalenok, Yarmolenko - Ponomarenko
Universitatea Cluj lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Lefter - Koubish, Cristia, Kipchu, Mikanovich - Kodrya, Bik - Mendy, Nistor, Stanoev - Lukic
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