All eyes will be on Arena Lublin as Dynamo Kyiv and Pafos battle for a place in the playoff round of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, 5 August 2025.
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Dynamo Kyiv vs Pafos predictions: Hosts to reign supreme
Key stats
- Dynamo Kyiv have won three games in a row.
- Eight of Pafos’ last nine matches went below the 2.5-goal mark.
- Pafos have never qualified for the UEFA Champions League.
Correct score prediction: Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 Pafos
It is important to note that Pafos have never played in the UEFA Champions League. They qualified for the Conference League last season, marking their first-ever appearance in a European club competition.
On the other hand, Dynamo Kyiv reached the group stage of either the Champions League or Europa League in 19 of the last 20 seasons.
Keeping in mind that the Ukrainian Premier League champions have won three consecutive matches without conceding, we believe they will extend their winning streak on Tuesday night.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Dynamo Kyiv are clear favourites
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this encounter, Dynamo Kyiv are the expected winners at 4/5 (1.80). Teams with these odds generally have a 55.6% probability of winning.
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We have also established that fewer than three goals were scored in eight of Pafos' last nine matches. On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 19/20 (1.95). That one has a 51.3% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First clash
While this is Pafos' first encounter with a Ukrainian team, Dynamo Kyiv have a 1-1-1 win-draw-loss record in three previous meetings with teams from Cyprus.
Dynamo Kyiv preview: Eyeing their fourth consecutive victory
Dynamo Kyiv came out of the win at Veres Rivne on Saturday with no fitness concerns whatsoever, meaning that manager Oleksandr Shovkovskyi only has the best kind of selection dilemmas for this midweek contest.
The Ukrainians made light work of Hamrun Spartans in the second qualifying round, beating the Maltese outfit home and away, scoring six goals in the process and conceding none.
For this clash, Shovkovskyi is expected to keep faith in the 4-3-3 formation that worked very well against Hamrun Spartans, with the trio of Vladyslav Kabaiev, Vladyslav Vanat and Nazar Voloshyn as the front men.
Predicted lineup: Neshcheret (GK), Karavaev, Bilovar, Mykhavko, Dubinchak, Shaparenko, Brazhko, Buyalskyi, Kabaiev, Vanat & Voloshyn.
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
Pafos preview: A clean bill of health
Pafos edged out Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-1 on aggregate to set up a fascinating third-round meeting against Dynamo Kyiv.
Coach Juan Carlos Carcedo will be pleased to have no injury worries after their second-round battle, and should make up his mind on what tactics to deploy for this skirmish.
While the Spaniard has used the 4-2-3-1 and 4-4-2 formations in his last two qualifying games, he will likely use the former here, which should give his team the ability to defend well, attack as a unit, and hold a considerable amount of the ball with Brazilian striker Anderson Silva up front.
Predicted lineup: Michael (GK), Pileas, Goldar, Luckassen, Bruno, Jaja, Sunjic, Pepe, Orsic, Dragomir & Silva.
Cyprus Division 1 12/05/25
D
Apoel Nicosia
1
Pafos FC
1
Cyprus Cup 07/05/25
W
Apollon Limassol
0
Pafos FC
2
Cyprus Division 1 04/05/25
W
Aris Limassol
0
Pafos FC
4
Cyprus Cup 30/04/25
W
Apollon Limassol
2
Pafos FC
4
Cyprus Division 1 26/04/25
L
Omonia Nicosia
3
Pafos FC
0
Player to watch: Mykola Shaparenko
Mykola Shaparenko put in a man-of-the-match performance last weekend, scoring the only goal in Dynamo Kyiv's victory at Venes Rivne. With three goal contributions in his last two appearances, the 26-year-old midfielder will be called upon to provide goals on Tuesday night.