Dynamo Kyiv vs RFS: betting odds January 30, 2025

The Matchday 8 clash in the 2024/25 Europa League between Dynamo Kyiv (Ukraine) and RFS (Latvia) will take place on January 30 at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany. Dynamo Kyiv vs. RFS: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Dynamo Kyiv

Alexander Shovkovsky's side earned their first point in the main stage of the Europa League only in the seventh round. Playing away, Kyiv managed to snatch a draw against Galatasaray, coming back from two goals down (3-3). Before that, the Ukrainians lost all six matches in the group stage of the tournament. The team remains at the bottom of the standings and no longer contends for a playoff spot. It is also worth noting that Dynamo has conceded the most goals in the main stage of the Europa League – 18 goals.

Midfielder Mykola Shaparenko is suspended, while defenders Denys Popov and Vladyslav Dubinchak, as well as midfielders Vitaliy Buyalskyi and Volodymyr Brazhko, are out due to injuries.

• The Ukrainians have been unable to secure a victory in this tournament for 15 matches (2 draws and 13 losses).
• Dynamo has failed to score in 6 of their last 8 Europa League matches.
• Kyiv has trailed at halftime in 6 of their last 8 games in this European competition.

RFS

The Riga team also lacks tournament motivation in the final round. The team will not rise above 25th place. Nevertheless, in the last group stage match, Viktor Moroz's side surprised by defeating a strong Ajax side 1-0 at home. This was their first victory in the main stage of this tournament, having previously suffered 4 defeats and drawn twice.

Midfielders Ismaël Diomandé and Mārtiņš Kiguļs are sidelined due to injuries.

• The club has secured only one victory in regular time in their last eight matches in this European competition (2 draws and 5 losses).
• No more than three goals have been scored in RFS's last five Europa League matches.
• The team has failed to score in the first half in five consecutive matches in this tournament.

Predicted lineups for Dynamo Kyiv vs. RFS

Dynamo Kyiv (4-3-3): Ruslan Neshcheret – Kristian Bilovar, Oleksandr Tymchyk, Kostyantyn Vivcharenko, Taras Mihalko – Mykola Mykhaylenko, Mykola Shaparenko, Vitaliy Buyalskyi – Nazar Voloshyn, Vladyslav Vanat, Vladyslav Kabayev.

RFS (3-4-3): Josue Ondoa – Žiga Lipušček, Herdi Prenga, Haruna Rashid Nji – Lasha Odisharia, Stefan Panić, Adam Marhiev, Roberts Savaļnieks – Dmitrijs Zelenkovs, Jānis Ikaunieks, Alen Kuadio.

Each team is listed with their starting lineup from their last match in this tournament.

Referee: Orel Grinfeld (Israel)

Matches – 5 (International matches, 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 23;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;

Red cards shown – 3;

Average fouls per match – 24;

Penalties – 20%.

Dynamo Kyiv vs. RFS: Match Prediction

Both opponents have played only one official match in the new year. Their domestic leagues start in a month, yet despite the lack of match practice, both teams performed well in the 7th round of the Europa League. The Ukrainians almost defeated Galatasaray away, while the Latvians sensationally overcame Ajax.

In a match between unmotivated opponents, I favor Alexander Shovkovsky's side. Despite being at the bottom of the standings, Dynamo is still stronger than Riga in terms of squad and club ranking. Moreover, the liberated Ukrainians performed well in their last Europa League match, showing they want to secure their first group stage victory. Additionally, RFS has suffered five defeats in their last six away matches in this tournament, only defeating Andorran side UE Santa Coloma. Therefore, I suggest the prediction – Victory for Dynamo Kyiv