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UEFA Champions League Qualification: Dynamo Kyiv vs FC Salzburg
Kickoff Time: 2023-08-22 03:00(HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Peter Cziborra
Dynamo Kyiv is a traditional powerhouse from Ukraine and a regular participant in European competitions, which means they have extensive experience in these tournaments. In their last Ukrainian Premier League match, Dynamo Kyiv defeated Karpaty 3-1 on the road. In the last round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, Kyiv eliminated Rangers with an aggregate score of 3-1 over two legs. It is worth noting that Dynamo Kyiv has a strong attacking force, having scored a total of 17 goals in six matches so far this season. With this terrifying attacking power, the team has achieved an unbeaten record of five wins and one draw. However, Dynamo Kyiv also has noticeable weaknesses as the team has only kept clean sheets in two out of these seven matches, indicating some instability in their defense.
FC Salzburg is a top Austrian club and also a familiar name in European competitions. In the new season, Salzburg appointed Pep Lijnders, a former assistant coach of Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp, as their head coach. In the six matches played so far, Salzburg has achieved an unbeaten record of five wins and one draw. During this period, the team has scored a total of 20 goals while conceding seven, showing excellent performances in both attack and defense. The collaboration between Lijnders and Salzburg seems to be going smoothly. Salzburg’s tactical approach is mainly focused on high pressing, and possesses outstanding counter-attacking speed and swift transitions between offense and defense, which often troubles their opponents.
Facing Salzburg’s aggressive pressing style, Dynamo Kyiv may struggle to unleash their powerful attacking force as their defense will likely be preoccupied. Additionally, since Dynamo Kyiv relies heavily on wing breakthroughs and midfield control to launch attacks, they may find it difficult to exploit their own advantages against Salzburg’s high pressing. Therefore, it may be a good bet to favor Salzburg to come out on top in this match.
Dynamo Kyiv’s Last 5 Games: WWWDW
24-08-17 Karpaty 1-3 Dynamo Kyiv
24-08-14 Rangers 0-2 Dynamo Kyiv
24-08-09 Veres Rivne 1-2 Dynamo Kyiv
24-08-07 Dynamo Kyiv 1-1 Rangers
24-08-01 Partizan Beograd 0-3 Dynamo Kyiv
FC Salzburg’s Last 5 Games: WDWWW
24-08-17 LASK 0-1 FC Salzburg
24-08-14 FC Twente 3-3 FC Salzburg
24-08-11 FC Salzburg 5-1 BW Linz
24-08-08 FC Salzburg 2-1 FC Twente
24-08-02 Grazer AK 2-3 FC Salzburg
Head To Head Record:
None
Prediction: FC Salzburg to win or Draw