On the upcoming Thursday, Dynamo Kiev is going for a visit to the Portuguese team Maritimo within the first match of the Europa League play-offs. Bookmakers are on the side of the team from Ukraine in this couple, but it is important to note the late start of the match, the factor may have a negative impact on the result for Aleksandr Khatskevich’s men. Besides, the White-and-Blues have already failed several times away this season, therefore the men from Kiev should not expect a walk in the park from the upcoming game.
The Portuguese championship has already had two rounds and Maritimo have already played twice in the championship as well. For now, the future hosts have a 1:0 victory over Pacos de Ferreira and a 0:1 loss from Belenenses. Maritimo are on the eighth position in the Portuguese championship’ tournament table, the team has three points in the asset. It is important to note, that both Maritimo’s matches ended efficiently.
After five played rounds in the Ukrainian championship, Dynamo Kyiv remain leaders of the tournament. The men from Kyiv have 13 points in the asset, one point more, than Shakhtar. Dynamo were disappointed the same way, as Shakhtar was a season before. Young Boys of Bern team managed to kick out the second team of the UPL from the competition.
At the start of the season, Maritimo plays inefficiently. Dynamo Kyiv also do not perform brightly away. Therefore one can make a conclusion, that the upcoming game has decent chances on becoming defensive, accordingly one may bet a total under 2.5 in this couple.
Prediction for the match: Under 2.5 goals in the match
