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UEFA Champions League Qualification: Partizan Beograd vs Dynamo Kyiv
Kickoff Time: 2023-08-01 02:00(HKT)
Source: USA TODAY Sports/Matt Cashore
Partizan Beograd is a strong team from Serbia that has been active in European competitions. In the Serbian Super Liga match last weekend, Partizan Belgrade defeated Jedinstvo Ub 4-0 as the away team, securing their second consecutive victory of the season and showing good form. However, in the Champions League, Partizan Belgrade suffered a devastating 2-6 defeat to Dynamo Kyiv in the first leg, putting them in a difficult position to advance to the next round. It is worth mentioning that Partizan Belgrade has a relatively young squad, and these young players excel in using their speed and wing attacks to tear apart opponents’ defense and create threats. But based on the first leg match, their threat against Dynamo Kyiv has been limited.
As a representative of Ukrainian football, Dynamo Kyiv has been active in European competitions for many years and has a wealth of experience. They are adept at controlling the rhythm of the game through midfield dominance, using precise passing and quick attacking tempo to break through the opponent’s defense. With a 6-2 victory in the first leg, Dynamo Kyiv has almost secured their place in the next round. In their last five matches, Dynamo Kyiv has recorded three wins, one draw, and one loss, showing a good overall form. It is worth noting that since the domestic league has not started yet, Dynamo Kyiv only has the Champions League to focus on, giving them a significant advantage in terms of physical fitness. In the second leg, Dynamo Kyiv will also have a significant advantage in terms of physical fitness.
Based on the result of the first leg match, the gap in strength between the two teams is evident, with Dynamo Kyiv clearly having a higher overall strength and tactical ability than Partizan Belgrade. Additionally, Dynamo Kyiv, focusing solely on one competition, has an advantage in terms of physical fitness compared to Partizan Belgrade, who play two matches per week. Therefore, it is expected that Dynamo Kyiv will be able to defeat Partizan Belgrade once again and advance to the next round with a strong performance.
Partizan Beograd’s Last 5 Games: WLWDL
24-07-28 Jedinstvo Ub 0-4 Partizan Beograd
24-07-24 Dynamo Kyiv 6-2 Partizan Beograd
24-07-20 Napredak 0-1 Partizan Beograd
24-07-10 FC Lokomotiv Moscow 1-1 Partizan Beograd
24-07-08 PFC CSKA Moscow 3-0 Partizan Beograd
Dynamo Kyiv’s Last 5 Games: WLWWD
24-07-24 Dynamo Kyiv 6-2 Partizan Beograd
24-07-18 Union Berlin 3-2 Dynamo Kyiv
24-07-18 Dynamo Kyiv 1-0 Mamelodi Sundowns FC
24-07-14 Broendby IF 0-4 Dynamo Kyiv
24-07-13 Schalke 04 2-2 Dynamo Kyiv
Head To Head Record:
24-07-24 Dynamo Kyiv 6-2 Partizan Beograd
17-12-08 Dynamo Kyiv 4-1 Partizan Beograd
17-09-29 Partizan Beograd 2-3 Dynamo Kyiv
Prediction: Dynamo Kyiv to win