Dynamo Kyiv vs Fenerbahce: prediction for the Champions League qualifier
On July 20, Dynamo Kyiv will host Fenerbahce in the first leg of the Champions League second qualifying round. Who will prevail in this battle? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Dynamo Kyiv

Dynamo finished the previous season at the 2nd spot, which gave them a ticket to the Champions League qualification. In the previous Champions League tournament the White-Blues earned only one point in six matches of the group stage, scoring only one goal. These results sent the team into a bottom spot of the group.
Mircea Lucescu's men played only 18 matches in Ukrainian Premier League, getting 14 victories and three draws, which brought 45 points and a 2nd position in the standings. Team scored 47 goals and had the best defensive record in the league. After a victory over Veres (3:0) nominal hosts drew to Zarya (1:1).
In two latest friendly matches Kyiv team suffered defeats to Lyon (0:3) and Antwerp (1:2).

Fenerbahce

In the previous season Fenerbahce put up a successful performance in the Europa League group stage, in six rounds Turkish club earned one victory and three draws, delivering six points and a 3rd spot in the standings. Team put up a decent offensive performance, scoring seven goals. Club picked up six points and took a 3rd spot in the group.
In the first Conference League playoff round Istanbul team got eliminated by Slavia Prague (4:6 on aggregate). In 38 rounds of the previous Super Lig season the Yellow-Blacks earned 21 victories and 10 draws, delivering 73 points and a 2nd spot in the standings, which brought a ticket to the Champions League qualification.
Team put up a great offensive performance in the Turkish Super Lig, scoring 73 goals. In two latest friendly games Istanbul team managed to beat Fehervar (3:0) and Hull City (2:0).
Trends

In three latest matches of Fenerbahce goals were scored in both halves

3 of 4 latest head-to-head matches ended on level terms

This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of Fenerbahce

This bet played in 4 of 6 matches of the hosts
Tip and bets
Both teams are not in a great form right now, but they are surely motivationed to reach the group stage in the Champions League. We don't think that teams will sit this match out on defense, because the reverse fixture in Istanbul will not be easy for Dynamo, so we are expecting an offensive performance in the first official match of the season.
Our prediction - both teams to score
In our opinion, clubs will try to avoid defeat today. Dynamo will play both matches away from home and a defeat in Poland may prove to be fatal for the team. Turkish team won't be disappointed with a draw, because the second match will be held at their home stadium.
Our second bet is on a draw