Kyiv side begin their UPL journey: prediction for Veres vs Dynamo
Veres Rivne
The second round match of the Ukrainian championship between Veres and Dynamo will take place on August 9 at the Avangard Stadium in Rivne. For the Kyiv side, this will be their first match of the new UPL season, as they skipped the opening round, while the hosts have already started the campaign with a narrow defeat.
Veres: winless streak drags on
The Rivne team kicked off with a 0-1 loss to Kharkiv. Their opponents looked stronger and dominated possession, while Veres conceded the decisive goal late in the match.
During the summer, the team lost Nduqwe, Honcharenko, Klets, Korniychuk, and Kozhukhar, resulting in a significantly refreshed squad. Veres are now on a seven-match winless run - two draws and five defeats, with losses in each of their last four outings.
Dynamo: first win should boost confidence
Kyiv have already played five official matches in European competitions and only on Thursday did they claim their first victory of the season, beating Qarabag 1-0. The only goal came from Ponomarenko, who capitalized on a defensive error.
Another key factor: Dynamo kept a clean sheet for the first time this season. After an energy-sapping European fixture, Oleksandr Kostyuk will likely rotate his squad, but the visitors' depth allows them to maintain a high level of play.
Match facts and head-to-head
- The teams have faced each other 24 times: 19 Dynamo wins, four draws, and one victory for Veres.
- Last season, Kyiv won both head-to-head encounters.
- The last time Veres took points off Dynamo was in spring 2024 with a 1-1 draw in Rivne.
Class difference should tell: Veres vs Dynamo prediction
Veres are stuck in a prolonged winless run and are still adapting after major squad changes. Even with potential rotation, Dynamo clearly have more individual quality.
Kyiv have gained momentum after their win over Qarabag and should make the most of their class advantage. It’s likely the visitors will secure a comfortable lead before halftime.
