Hosts Dynamo Kiev's chances of victory over Pafos stand at 1.78
In the upcoming Champions League qualifier on August 5th, Ukrainian champions Dynamo Kyiv will face off against Cypriot side Pafos. This will mark the first time these two teams have met in the prestigious tournament, as there are no official head-to-head statistics or historical matches between them in the UEFA Champions League [5].
Despite the lack of a previous encounter, recent form and stats can provide some context for their upcoming encounter. Pafos has shown impressive form in the Champions League qualifiers this season, with 3 wins and 1 draw in their last 4 matches [3]. They also boast a solid away record, with 16 wins in 31 away matches [1].
On the other hand, Dynamo Kyiv, with their extensive experience in European tournaments, have been in top form. They have not conceded a goal in their last 5 matches and won their last UPL match away to Vorskla with a score of 1:0. Moreover, they impressively won both legs of their previous round against Maltese side Hammarby with a score of 3:0 [4].
The difference in the level of their national leagues also favors Dynamo Kyiv. The Ukrainian champions traditionally peak in form just as the European competitions begin, making them a formidable opponent for Pafos, who lack the extensive experience of their opponents [6].
The neutral field may favor the more experienced team, Kyiv's Dynamo. The upcoming Champions League qualifier match between Kyiv's Dynamo and Pafos will take place in Poland on neutral territory [7].
A prediction of a win for Kyiv's Dynamo in the Champions League qualifier against Pafos seems well-founded. The current odds for the match between Kyiv's Dynamo and Pafos stand at 1.78 [8].
However, Pafos' attack seems predictable, as they have scored once in each of their last 4 games, securing 2 wins (1:0) and 2 draws (1:1) [2]. This could potentially make for an interesting match, as Pafos will be aiming to upset the favourites.
In conclusion, while no head-to-head Champions League history is available between Dinamo Kyiv and Pafos, current team performances and recent form suggest that Dynamo Kyiv is the favourite to come out victorious in their upcoming encounter.
Despite Pafos' commendable performance in the Champions League qualifiers this season and their solid away record, bookmakers have indicated that football experts consider Dynamo Kyiv, with their extensive European tournament experience and impressive form, as the favourites to win the Champions League qualifier match against Pafos.
In the UEFA Champions League, where European leagues clash, the champions-league experience and recent form of Dynamo Kyiv gives them an edge, making them a formidable opponent for Pafos in the upcoming encounter.
