The UEFA Europa League playoff second leg is set for an intense clash this Thursday as Dynamo Kiev host Maccabi Tel Aviv. The home side has a significant deficit to overcome after a disappointing 3-1 loss in the first leg. The Blue and Whites will be looking to their home form, having recently secured a commanding 5-1 win over Rukh Vynnyky in the Ukrainian Premier League.
However, the Yellows will be full of confidence following their comprehensive first-leg victory, which saw them put three past the Ukrainian giants. The match is a must-win for Dynamo Kiev, while Maccabi Tel Aviv will be looking to manage their lead.
Read our Dynamo Kiev vs Maccabi Tel Aviv predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other UEFA Europa League predictions.
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Dynamo Kiev vs Maccabi Tel Aviv prediction: Tight second leg clash
Key statistics
- Two of their last four meetings have ended in a first-half draw.
- Two of their last five meetings have ended in a full-time draw.
- BTTS have been played in three of their last five encounters.
Correct score prediction: Dynamo Kiev 1-1 Maccabi Tel Aviv
This second leg promises to be an exciting and hard-fought contest. Despite the Yellows carrying an advantage from the first leg, Dynamo Kiev will be looking to turn the tie around.
The home side have shown their attacking quality in recent league games, and that will be a challenge for Maccabi’s defence to handle for the full ninety minutes. At the same time, Maccabi’s quick counter-attacks and goal threat mean they are also likely to score.
For this reason, we are predicting a 1-1 draw, which will not be enough for the Blue and Whites to overturn the aggregate score.
Pre-match odds and win probability: No clear favourite
- Home: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
- Draw: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- Away: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Oleksandr Shovkovskiy’s men are slight favourites at 2.20, with a probability of about 45.5%. The draw is less likely at 3.40 (29.4%) and Zoran Lazetic’s team are competitive the underdog at 3.10 (32.3%). This suggests a fairly balanced match where Kyiv have a small edge at home, but Maccabi still have a real chance and the draw remains a realistic outcome.
Most recent head-to-head: Dynamo Kiev edge record with one win
Dynamo Kiev and Maccabi Tel Aviv have faced each other five times in European competitions, producing a fairly balanced record.
Dynamo Kiev have won twice, Maccabi Tel Aviv once, while two games have ended in draws. Overall, Dynamo hold a slight edge with eight goals scored compared to Maccabi’s seven. Their most recent meeting came in the first leg of this Europa League playoff when Maccabi claimed a 3–1 home victory to take control of the tie. This history shows that while Dynamo have often had the upper hand, Maccabi’s recent victory gives them confidence going into the second leg.
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Dynamo Kiev preview: Defensive injuries
Shovkovskiy’s boys will be without a couple of key players for this match. Defenders Denis Popov and Oleksandr Tymchyk are both out with injuries, which could be a blow to their defensive solidity. However, striker Vladyslav Vanat is fit and ready to lead the attack, and his goal-scoring ability will be crucial if Dynamo are to have any chance of overturning the two-goal deficit.
Predicted lineup: Mishpati (GK), Asante, Stojic, Shlomo, Revivo, Peretz, Sissokho, Shahar, Davida, Madmon & Nicolaescu
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 09/05/25
D
Polissya Zhytomyr
0
Dynamo Kiev
0
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 03/05/25
W
Ingulets Petrovo
0
Dynamo Kiev
4
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 27/04/25
D
Shakhtar Donetsk
2
Dynamo Kiev
2
Ukraine Cup 23/04/25
W
Bukovyna Chernivtsi
1
Dynamo Kiev
4
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 18/04/25
W
Obolon Kyiv
0
Dynamo Kiev
3
Maccabi Tel Aviv preview: Belic on suspension
Lazetic’s side will be without midfielder Kristijan Belic, who is suspended for the game. However, the rest of the squad is fit and available.
The Israeli champions will be looking to build on their first-leg advantage and will likely rely on their potent attack, which includes the in-form striker Sagiv Yehezkel, to score an away goal and secure their place in the next round.
Predicted lineup: Neshcheret (GK), Tymchyk, Popov, Mykhavko, Vivcharenko, Buyalskyi, Brazhko, Shaparenko, Yarmolenko, Kabayev & Vanat
Israel Premier League 12/05/25
W
Maccabi Netanya
1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
6
Israel Premier League 05/05/25
D
Hapoel Beer Sheva
1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
1
Israel Premier League 26/04/25
W
Hapoel Haifa
1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
3
Israel Premier League 21/04/25
L
Beitar Jerusalem
3
Maccabi Tel Aviv
1
Israel Premier League 14/04/25
D
Maccabi Haifa
1
Maccabi Tel Aviv
1
Player to watch: Vladyslav Vanat
One player who could play a decisive role for Dynamo Kiev in this match is Vladyslav Vanat. The young striker has shown flashes of quality in recent weeks, proving himself to be both a scorer and a creator.
In his last five competitive appearances, he has registered one goal and one assist, but beyond the numbers, his movement, work rate and ability to stretch opposition defences have made him a constant danger.
With Dynamo needing goals to overturn the first-leg deficit, his sharpness in front of goal and creativity will be crucial if they are to keep their hopes alive in this tie.