The second leg of this Europa League play-off tie promises to be a high-intensity affair as Dynamo Kyiv look to overturn a 3-1 first-leg defeat against Maccabi Tel Aviv. With a place in the group stage on the line, both sides are expected to go all out.
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Dynamo Kyiv
Dynamo Kyiv began their European journey in the Champions League qualifiers, comfortably brushing aside Malta’s Hamrun Spartans with back-to-back 3-0 wins. However, the Ukrainian champions came up short against Pafos, losing both legs without scoring and dropping into the Europa League qualifiers.
In Tel Aviv, Dynamo looked competitive early on, equalizing after conceding the opener — but a second-half red card proved costly. Maccabi took full advantage, scoring twice more to take a 3-1 lead into the second leg.
Domestically, Dynamo have started strongly: three wins from three matches, a +8 goal difference (10:2), and top spot in the Ukrainian league. They’ll look to carry that attacking momentum into this decisive clash.
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In past meetings with Maccabi, Dynamo have the edge: two wins, two draws, and one loss. Notably, their last home meeting with the Israeli club (in 2015) ended in a narrow 1-0 victory.
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv also began their European run in the Champions League but were surprisingly knocked out by Pafos — drawing away and losing at home. Since then, they’ve recovered well, beating Hamrun and now holding a two-goal cushion over Dynamo.
They enter this match in fine form, riding a four-game winning streak, and their away record is particularly impressive — six wins in their last seven road matches. Importantly, they’ve scored in each of those games, including the 3-1 win in the first leg.
Maccabi’s approach has been consistent: high pressing, quick transitions, and clinical finishing on the break — exactly the kind of strategy that could exploit Dynamo’s need to attack.
Dynamo Kyiv vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Head-to-Head & Stats
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Dynamo Kyiv are unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 matches vs Maccabi.
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Maccabi have won 6 of their last 7 away matches.
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Both teams have scored in 7 of Maccabi’s last 8 matches.
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3 of Dynamo’s last 4 games have seen over 2.5 goals.
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The first leg ended 3-1 in favor of Maccabi.
Dynamo Kyiv vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction & Betting Tip
Dynamo must attack from the first whistle, needing at least two unanswered goals to stay alive in the tie. That urgency will likely create spaces in behind, which suits Maccabi’s counterattacking style perfectly. Given both teams’ recent scoring trends, a goal-heavy contest is on the cards.
Best Bet: Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
Odds: 1.71
This bet covers both the expected aggressive start from Dynamo Kyiv and Maccabi’s strong track record of scoring on the road. A 2-1, 3-2, or even 2-2 scoreline would keep this wager safe.
