PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv

UEFA Europa League2nd Qualifying Round

PAOK

Full Time
2–0
HT: 1–0

Dynamo Kyiv

Ref: Damian Sylwestrzak, PolandStadio Toumbas, Thessaloníki · 28,803 cap
Fipster Pick
Home WinhighHit
Full-time story

Konstantelias double secures PAOK victory

PAOK's G. Konstantelias strikes either side of the break to seal a 2-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv.

PAOK claimed a comfortable 2-0 win against Dynamo Kyiv in the UEFA Europa League, thanks to a brace from G. Konstantelias just before and after half-time. The Greek side controlled the match with goals in stoppage time of the first half and early in the second, putting the tie beyond doubt. Fipster's prediction of a home win was spot on, though the actual scoreline was a bit more emphatic than the narrow 1-0 forecast.

Qualifying — two-legged tieLeg 2 of 2Decisive leg
First leg:
Dynamo Kyiv 2 3 PAOK
Aggregate:
Dynamo Kyiv 2 5 PAOK
Advances:
PAOK
FıpsterSelf-Score Card
Appropriate✓ Hit
Fipster's Pick✓
1–0
HT 1–0
Final Result
2–0
HT 1–0
91%Excellent
A
✓Outcome✗Exact Score✓BTTS✓Over/Under 2.5✓Halftime
Fipster's self review30 Jul 2026

Analysis

The upcoming 2nd Qualifying Round match between PAOK and Dynamo Kyiv promises a closely fought encounter. Both sides have shown glimpses of attacking prowess, but PAOK's recent form and home advantage give them the slight edge in this European fixture.

PAOK have played one match in this competition so far, winning it 3-2, while Dynamo Kyiv have struggled to find consistent form with no wins in three matches (two draws and one loss). Their previous head-to-head meeting saw PAOK triumph, adding a psychological boost for the home side.

PAOK's midfield duo, Konstantelias and Živković, have been instrumental in creating chances and scoring against Dynamo Kyiv in their last encounter. Their synergy could exploit Dynamo's defensive gaps once again. Dynamo Kyiv's forwards Brazhko and Lonwijk have shown goal-scoring ability but have been inconsistent recently, scoring in only one of their last three matches. Discipline may play a role, with a moderate expectation of four cards in total.

Prediction

The prediction favours a narrow 1-0 victory for PAOK, with the halftime score also expected to be 1-0. This aligns with the highest probability outcome and scoreline, reflecting PAOK's slight tactical and form advantage. Expect a tight game with limited goals but a decisive strike from the home side.

Outcome probability

PAOK 74%Draw 13%Dynamo Kyiv 13%

Match factors

Tactical Advantagehigh

PAOK's Midfield Creativity vs Dynamo Kyiv Defense

PAOK's Konstantelias and Živković showed strong synergy creating goals against Dynamo Kyiv, likely to exploit defensive gaps again.

Statistical Edgemedium

PAOK's Recent Away Goal Scoring Form

PAOK scored 3 goals in last away match vs Dynamo Kyiv, showing strong attacking form on the road.

Form Momentummedium

Dynamo Kyiv's Scoring Inconsistency

Dynamo Kyiv scored in only 1 of last 3 matches, indicating less reliable attacking form compared to PAOK.

Head To Head Factorhigh

Key Players Impacted Last Encounter

Konstantelias and Živković directly contributed to PAOK goals, while Brazhko and Lonwijk scored for Dynamo Kyiv in last meeting.

Key Takeaways

In summary, PAOK look set to edge past Dynamo Kyiv in a competitive qualifier. Their recent success against this opponent and home form tip the scales in their favour. Dynamo Kyiv will need to tighten up defensively and find more consistent attacking output to avoid elimination.

  • PAOK have won their only match so far in this competition (3-2).
  • Dynamo Kyiv have yet to win in three matches (0W 2D 1L) in this competition.
  • PAOK won the only previous head-to-head meeting against Dynamo Kyiv.
  • The most probable fulltime scoreline is 1-0 in favour of PAOK.
  • Halftime score of 1-0 is consistent with the predicted fulltime result.
  • A total of 4 cards is expected, indicating moderate discipline issues.
  • Konstantelias and Živković were key contributors in the last PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv match.
  • Dynamo Kyiv's Brazhko and Lonwijk scored in the previous encounter but have been inconsistent recently.
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