Salzburg vs Dynamo Kyiv prediction and betting tips - August 27, 2024
In the second leg of the UEFA Champions League qualification playoff round, Salzburg will face Dynamo Kyiv. The match is scheduled to take place in Austria on Tuesday, August 27, at 9:00 PM Central European Time. The following prediction is provided by Dailysports experts.
Salzburg
Salzburg lost the championship title to Sturm last season for the first time in 11 years. The primary goal this season is undoubtedly to reclaim the gold medals, as evidenced by their perfect start with three wins in the Austrian Bundesliga.
The team boasts talented players, although their squad is one of the youngest in Europe. On their way to the Champions League group stage, Salzburg fought hard to overcome Twente and managed to win the away match against Dynamo Kyiv.
Dynamo Kyiv
Under Oleksandr Shovkovskyi's leadership, the Ukrainian team's play has significantly improved. The team strives for ball possession and consistently creates a considerable number of dangerous chances at the opponent's goal.
In the Ukrainian Premier League, Dynamo also won all their opening matches, and in the Champions League, they knocked out Serbian Partizan and strong Scottish side Rangers. Before the crucial second leg against Salzburg, Dynamo postponed their domestic league match (as did the Austrian club) to prepare better.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head Meetings
- Salzburg remains unbeaten in the new season, with just one draw in seven games.
- Dynamo has also played seven matches, failing to score in only one.
- The first match in Poland ended with a 2-0 victory for the Austrians.
Salzburg — Dynamo Kyiv Prediction
After the defeat in the first leg, it will be incredibly challenging for the Ukrainian team to overturn the two-goal deficit. Bookmakers doubt Dynamo's chances of progressing, which indeed seems nearly impossible. My bet is on a total of under 3.5 goals.
