Kyiv’s Dynamo Prepares for Europa League Playoff Against Maccabi Tel Aviv of Israel
On Thursday, August 21, the Ukrainian football club Dynamo Kyiv will face its first-ever match in the Europa League qualifying playoffs, competing against the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv.
This significant fixture marks a crucial step for both clubs and their supporters as they aim to advance further in European competitions.
The match will be broadcast live on the popular Ukrainian TV channel 2+2, accessible through cable networks and various online streaming platforms.
Although Maccabi Tel Aviv is considered the home team, due to ongoing regional tensions in Israel, the game will take place in the Serbian city of Bačka Topola, at the TSC Arena stadium.
The kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM Kyiv time, with Georgian referee Giorgi Kruashvili appointed as the main officiator.
Bookmakers have not identified a clear favorite for this encounter.
Odds are nearly even for both sides, with Dynamo Kyiv at 2.55, a draw at 3.45, and Maccabi Tel Aviv at 2.63.
The most probable exact score predicted by betting companies is a 1:1 draw, with odds of 5.60.
The second leg will be played on August 28 in Lublin, Poland.
The winner will secure a place in the main phase of the Europa League.
It’s worth noting that Dynamo Kyiv was eliminated from the Champions League qualifiers after losing two matches to Cypriot club Pafos, with scores of 1:0 and 2:0, while Maccabi advanced after beating Maltese club Hibernians 2:1 and 3:1 in the previous rounds.