One-sided contest expected as Dynamo Kyiv welcomes Karpaty

Dynamo Kyiv have less rest than Karpaty in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Europa League game only three days ago. This match was also played here at Olimpiysky National Sports Complex. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Karpaty have had more rest. That game was an away game at København, so at least Dynamo Kyiv are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!

Karpaty have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1300 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

Dynamo Kyiv form and stats

Dynamo Kyiv have collected 7 points from their Premier League home games so far after 2-1-2. The team is able to perform also as the away side, as they are nurturing a very healthy winning streak of five straight victories regardless of arena. Dynamo Kyiv has recorded two wins in a row here at Olimpiysky National Sports Complex, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.

The home supporters saw a 1-1 draw versus København in the Europa League last time out and are looking for a win here. Ahead of that match, Dynamo Kyiv won a home game hosting Oleksandria (1-0).

Dynamo Kyiv are huge favourites in this match and it would be a big surprise if they fail to leave Olimpiysky National Sports Complex with maximum points. The home side has been in this situation before, with huge expectations of a win. 16 earlier games are comparable to this one, and Dynamo Kyiv has won 11 times, drawn 3 and lost 2. Sports bettors who like handicap betting will like to know that Dynamo Kyiv has won by at least two goals 6 times when in this position.

Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Shakhtar Donetsk are coming to town in three days.

Dynamo Kyiv has scored 6 league goals at home this season, in 5 matches. On the other hand, Dynamo Kyiv have conceded 5 goals.

Karpaty form and stats

The visitors are W1-D1-L3 on the road this term. That's in the Premier League. Karpaty has lost their two previous away games and are eager to kill a negative trend in its infancy.

There were no winners in Karpaty's previous match, a Premier League home game that ended 0-0 vs Lviv (placed 10th). Preceding that, the 1-2 home loss versus Kolos Kovalivka.

Karpaty are huge outsiders in this game. Running a check in our games database we found 14 matches where they were as big outsiders as an away team. Results were 2 wins, 6 draws and 6 defeats. Of the defeats, 3 games were lost by at least two goals margin.

The attacking power of Karpaty when travelling is not overwhelming with 4 goals scored from 5 league matches away. In the opposite end, Karpaty have conceded 8 goals in their away games.

Head 2 Head

Karpaty - Dynamo Kyiv 0-2 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Last ten meetings between the teams: Dynamo Kyiv won 8, Karpaty won 1 and 1 draw. 5 games with over 2,5 goals, 5 matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

A. Besedin 5 goals

C. de Pena 4 goals / 2 assists

V. Tsygankov 4 goals / 3 assists

Dynamo Kyiv missing players

Karpaty missing players