Group B Europa League leaders Dynamo Kiev take on Partizan Belgrade at the NSC Olimpiyskiy next week, with the home side able to confirm their position at the top of the table with a win. However, with their opponents requiring just a single point to qualify for the knockout phase of the competition themselves, it could be a tight affair in the Ukrainian capital.
Europa League – NSC Olimpiyskiy, Kiev – Thursday 7th December – 18:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 27/10 at Ladbrokes |
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Dynamo Kiev host Serbian side Partizan Belgrade in the Europa League next week, with both sides hoping to confirm their place in the knockout stages of the competition. With the hosts sitting two points clear of their opponents in the build up to the match, a draw in Kiev would ensure that the duo both feature in the draw for the next stage of the tournament. However, with little separating the two teams in the betting markets, let’s take a closer look at the two teams, as well as providing our top tip for the clash.
Dynamo Kiev Team News & Form
Dynamo Kiev come into the match off the back of a comfortable 2-0 victory over Stal in the Ukrainian top-flight, making up for their defeat against Skenderbeu in the Europe League last week. Manager Alyaksandr Khatskevich has led his side to three wins from their five European matches so far this season, with Dynamo Kiev scoring 11 goals in the process. Brazilian forward Moraes has three goals to his name already, with the 30-year-old set to line-up alongside the likes of Mykola Morozyuk and Viktor Tsyhankov for the home side. Kiev have conceded eight goals in group B however, with the Ukrainian giants undoubtedly hoping to keep a clean sheet in front of their home supporters.
Partizan Belgrade Team News & Form
Partizan Belgrade secured an important win over Swiss league leaders Young Boys last time around, leaving them on the brink of qualifying for the knockout stage of this season’s Europa League. However, manager Marko Nikolić saw his players struggle to a 1-1 draw in domestic action over the weekend, leaving them second in the standings. Former Manchester United youngster Zoran Tosic should line up for the visitors, alongside the likes of Marko Jankovic and Petar Đuričković. Partizan have scored just seven goals in Group B so far, however their defensive capabilities mean that they are in with a chance of upsetting Kiev.
Head to Head
Dynamo Kiev’s 3-1 win over Partizan Belgrade in Serbia earlier in the season was the first ever competitive meeting between the two clubs, meaning that few conclusions can be made surrounding their head-to-head record.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their performances so far in Europe this season and their status as the home team, it comes as little surprise that it is Dynamo Kiev who are the firm favourites for victory with the bookmakers. The home side can be backed at odds of 7/10 with William Hill, while those looking to bet on a surprise away win for Partizan Belgrade can get odds of 41/10 with Unibet.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on there being over 2.5 goals during the 90 minutes in Kiev, with best odds of 17/20 available at Ladbrokes.