The second leg of the 2025/26 Champions League second qualifying round between Dynamo Kyiv (Ukraine) and Hamrun (Malta) will take place on July 29 at Arena Lublin (Poland). The first match ended with a 3-0 victory for Dynamo Kyiv. Dynamo Kyiv vs. Hamrun: prediction, betting odds, statistics.
Dynamo Kyiv
Alexander Shovkovsky's team secured a convincing 3-0 away win against Hamrun in the first leg. This marks their third clean sheet victory in their last four away matches in the Champions League. To advance to the next qualifying round, they need to avoid losing by more than two goals in regular time.
- The team has not won in regular time in 7 of their last 9 home matches in the Champions League (3 draws, 4 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 5 of the club's last 6 home matches in the Champions League.
- Dynamo Kyiv has conceded at least one goal in 6 of their last 8 home games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Kyiv (4-5-1)
Ruslan Neshcheret – Oleksandr Tymchyk, Vladyslav Dubinchak, Denys Popov, Taras Mihavko – Oleksandr Pikhaliyonok, Andriy Yarmolenko, Vitaliy Buyalskyi, Vladyslav Kabayev, Mykola Mykhaylenko – Vladyslav Vanat.
Hamrun
After the result of the first leg, the club has almost no chance of progressing further. Throughout their Champions League history, the team has only won twice, and never by more than two goals, which would be necessary to at least take the game to extra time. Additionally, Hamrun has never achieved such a large victory in any away match in European competitions.
- In 4 of Hamrun's last 5 away matches on the international stage, both teams scored.
- The team has scored at least one goal in 7 of their last 9 away games in European competitions.
- The club has not lost by more than two goals in 4 of their last 5 Champions League matches.
Predicted lineup for Hamrun (4-4-1-1)
Henry Bonello – Raphael Petrillo Compri, Vincenzo Polito, Ryan Camenzuli, Ognen Bjelicic – Jovan Cadenovic, Marcelina, Joseph Mbong, Eder – Domantas Simkus – Ndri Philippe Koffi.
Referee
Jakob Sundberg (Denmark)
Matches – 12 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 49;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 33%.
Match Prediction: Dynamo Kyiv vs. Hamrun
After a confident win in the first match, Dynamo Kyiv has almost secured their place in the next round, so the coaching staff might opt for squad rotation. Considering there are two more qualifying rounds with tougher opponents ahead, risking the lineup in the second leg makes little sense. Furthermore, Dynamo Kyiv has not scored more than two goals in 8 of their last 9 home matches in the Champions League. The same total was recorded in their last six home games in European competitions.
On the road in European competitions, Maltese club Hamrun rarely allows opponents too much – in their last six matches, including all away games in the Champions League, the team has not conceded more than two goals. With the national championship yet to start and a nearly three-week break ahead, I expect full commitment from the players. However, opening up from the first minute against a superior opponent would be unwise, so a cautious game is expected. Dynamo Kyiv is unlikely to aim for a rout, and Hamrun will struggle to break through the hosts' defense.
Considering all this, my prediction: Dynamo Kyiv individual total under 2.5 goals
