Pafos and Dynamo Kiev will face off in the second leg of their Champions League third qualifying round clash on Tuesday, August 12, hoping to complete the job after a 1-0 first-leg victory last week.
Check out our Pafos vs. Dynamo Kyiv prediction, including correct score, line-ups and key statistics.
Pafos vs Dynamo Kiev prediction: Champions League debutants can hold their own
- Pafos are unbeaten in 90 minutes across their last 12 matches in all competitions, including pre-season friendlies.
- Pafos have found the net in each of their last six matches, including all three in this season’s Champions League qualifiers.
- Dynamo Kiev scored five goals over the weekend in their domestic league.
Correct score prediction: Pafos 1-1 Dynamo Kiev
Pafos head into this game with the tie firmly in their favour and knowing the visitors must chase the game to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
That attacking urgency from the Ukrainian side is likely to leave spaces for Pafos to exploit on the counter, a scenario that suits their style perfectly.
Dynamo Kiev have the quality to find a breakthrough, but their defensive shape could be compromised in the process, and with both teams set to commit forward, this second leg has all the ingredients for a lively, end-to-end contest that will end in a draw.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: A keenly contested affair expected
- Pafos 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- Draw: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- Dynamo Kiev: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Pafos are priced at 2/1, which implies roughly a 33.3% win probability, while Dynamo Kiev are slight favourites at 11/8, with an implied 42.1% probability of winning.
However, there is also a solid chance of the game ending in a draw, which is reflected in the 9/4 odds, a 30.8% chance.
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Most recent H2Hs: The hosts hoping to start a streak
The first leg victory was the first-ever meeting between Pafos and Dynamo Kiev, and another win for the host here will help them maintain a perfect record against the visitors.
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 05/08/25
Dynamo Kiev
Pafos FC
Pafos preview: Jaja could be the key
Jaja was a constant menace to Dynamo goalkeeper Ruslan Neshcheret in the first leg, regularly testing his reflexes and looking desperate to get his name on the scoresheet.
The Brazilian forward’s movement and creativity were complemented by the experienced Mislav Orsic, the former Southampton attacker, who operated smartly in the attacking midfield roles.
Together, their combination of pace, vision, and technical ability could once again trouble the Ukrainian defence and prove decisive in determining the outcome of this crucial second leg.
Predicted lineup: Michael (GK), Correira, Luckassen, Goldar, Pileas, Rodrigues, Tankovic, Sunjic, Orsic, Jaja & Dragomir
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
Dynamo Kiev preview: Former West Ham star could cause havoc
For Dynamo Kyiv, ensuring former West Ham forward Andriy Yarmolenko remains on the pitch for the full 90 minutes will be vital, as their attacking threat noticeably dipped after his withdrawal just past the hour mark in the first leg.
Alongside him, Vladyslav Vanat and Mykola Shaparenko are set to reunite in a lively three-man front line, this time determined to create and convert the chances needed to overturn the deficit and push Dynamo into the next round of the competition.
Predicted lineup: Nescheret (GK), Tymchyk, Popov, Mykhavko, Dubinchak, Pikhalonok, Mykhailenko, Buyalskyi, Yarmolenko, Vanat & Shaparenko
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
Player to watch: Mislav Orsic
Mislav Orsic brings valuable Champions League experience to Pafos, having shone in Europe during his time with Dinamo Zagreb.
Operating in an advanced midfield role, the former Southampton man offers creativity, vision, and a goal threat. His composure in high-pressure matches could be vital as Pafos look to finish the job against Dynamo Kiev.
