Read our prediction for Dynamo Kyiv vs Benfica below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Dynamo Kyiv vs Benfica Prediction & Betting tips
On Wednesday evening from 20:00, in the play-off round of the UEFA Champions League, Dynamo Kyiv and Benfica will face each other, the match will be played in Lodz, Poland, at the Stadion Miejski al. Unii Lubelskiej 2. The team that prevails in this double leg will qualify for the UEFA Champions League groups, while the loser will play in the Europa League groups. The most recent direct confrontations took place last season in group E, and Benfica managed a white draw away from home, a 0-0 score in the round and a 2-0 victory in the return leg. All six direct confrontations that took place over time between Benfica and Dynamo Kyiv were played in the UEFA Champions League groups.
Dynamo Kyiv:
Dynamo Kyiv started this European route in the 2nd preliminary round of the UEFA Champions League, where they started with a second chance in a double confrontation with Fenerbahce, but managed to move on with a draw and an away victory in extra time. In the 3rd preliminary round, Dynamo Kyiv passed Sturm Graz with a double victory 1-0 and 2-1. Due to the war in Ukraine, Dynamo Kyiv plays its matches in Poland, and a big disadvantage is that it cannot fully benefit from the contribution of its fans and the domestic competition is suspended, the only official matches being those in European cups.
Benfica:
On the other hand, Benfica started this season’s European adventure in the 3rd preliminary round where they achieved a double victory against the Danish team, Midtjylland, 4-1 at home in the round and 3-1 away in the return leg. Besides these two matches, Benfica played two other games in the championship, recording two victories in the first two rounds, 4-0 against Arouca at home and 1-0 away against Casa Pia just before tonight’s match. Benfica has a positive record with Dynamo Kyiv with four wins, one draw and one defeat and is the favorite to qualify for the Champions League groups.
Dynamo Kyiv vs Benfica head to head matches
08.12.21 CL Benfica vs Dyn. Kyiv 2:0
14.09.21 CL Dyn. Kyiv vs Benfica 0:0
01.11.16 CL Benfica vs Dyn. Kyiv 1:0
19.10.16 CL Dyn. Kyiv vs Benfica 0:2
01.04.92 CL Benfica vs Dyn. Kyiv 5:0
* Our advice is: Benfica WIN
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.75
* This analyis is from our perspective and we highly recommend to inform also yourself about all details that can be decisive in your choise to bet!