PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Europa League
In the Europa League qualification quarterfinals on July 30, 2026, the second leg between PAOK and Dynamo Kyiv will take place. Now, the visitors have no choice but to win.
PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Thessaloniki collected 57 points last season, narrowly trailing their longtime rival, Olympiacos, and finishing third. There was a chance to make amends in the cup, but they lost in the final to modest OFI.
The team from Kyiv not only failed to defend their league title—they fell to a record low fourth place. Only thanks to a cup victory did they secure at least a spot in the Europa League. In the previous round, they managed to eliminate Universitatea Cluj, but only after a penalty shootout—both matches ended goalless.
Last week, the Ukrainians opened the scoring as early as the third minute. But then they conceded three times. Only Lonwijk's goal keeps their aggregate chances alive.
Previous Matches: PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv
The sides last played each other back in 1976. The Ukrainians won both legs of the European Cup with an aggregate score of 6-0.
The hosts only need a draw now. But they look stronger—we predict they will win again (odds – 1.74).
PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv: Key Statistics and Trends
- PAOK have won four out of their last five matches
- The team averaged 1.84 goals scored per game, conceding just 0.78.
- Dynamo Kyiv have won in regular time in only one of their last four matches
- The club averaged 2.2 goals scored, but conceded quite a few—on average 1.2 per match.
PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv: Probable Starting Lineups
PAOK are expected to use a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Pavlenka – Gomes, Michailidis, Chatzidiakos, Kenny – Santamaria, Zafeiris – Ali, Konstantelias, Zivkovic – Mitu
Dynamo Kyiv are likely to play 1-4-3-3 (possible lineup): Neshcheret – Dubinchak, Mihavko, Bilovar, Kedziora – Shaparenko, Brazhko – Pikhalenok, Guerrero, Voloshyn – Ponomarenko
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