Dynamo Kyiv vs Pafos Match Overview – 05.08.2025

Dynamo Kyiv vs Pafos Match Overview – 05.08.2025

Ukrainian powerhouse Dynamo Kyiv are facing Cyprus’ Pafos at the Motor Lublin Arena in Poland in a first leg from the Champions League’s third qualifying round. Stay with us and our Betting on underdogs in football matches guide – it’s about to follow!

Obviously Dynamo Kyiv are the favourites to take the win here. They are a much bigger club with some notable European experience. In the previous round of the Champions League qualifiers they did the job against the Maltese Hamrun, winning both games.

Pafos created an upset in the Champions League’s second qualifying round as they eliminated Maccabi Tel Aviv – one of the best teams in Israel. After a 1-1 draw at home, Pafos won the second leg by 1-0 – thanks to a goal from Jaja at the end of the first half.

And while Dynamo are the favourites here, keep an eye on Pafos – this team has some potential to hurt teams even better than them.

Dynamo Kyiv News & Analysis

Just as expected, Dynamo didn’t face any trouble to eliminate Malta’s Hamrun in the previous round of the Champions League qualifiers. The Blue & Whites achieved two consecutive wins with the same result – 3-0. The talented 23-years old striker Vladyslav Vanat scored in both games, proving to be one of Dynamo’s most dangerous players at the moment.

Coached by the legendary former goalkeeper Oleksandr Shovkovskyi, Dynamo Kyiv have a very talented squad filled with quality players. Mykola Shaparenko is crucial in the team’s midfield while Andriy Yarmolenko is one of the club’s biggest stars.

The Colombian striker Angel Torres is one of Dynamo Kyiv’s new signings this summer. A player who was part of Porto’s ranks, Torres is eager to score his first goals for the club. Keep an eye on him – he could be one to watch.

Pafos News & Analysis

After the elimination of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Pafos are hoping for another surprising upset in Europe. Managed by Juan Carlos Carcedo – a former assistant of Unai Emery in PSG and Arsenal, Pafos are showing some surprising confidence in their performances.

If you look at Pafos’ squad at the moment, you’d see a very international team – filled with classy foreigners. The Brazilian striker Jaja is one of the club’s new signings while players like Domingos Quina, Mislav Orsic and Bruno Felipe are bringing a lot of quality as well.

Juan Carlos Carcedo admitted that Pafos are underdogs against Dynamo, but it doesn’t mean that his team is without chances to hurt the opponent. Just like they did against Maccabi.

Dynamo Kyiv vs Pafos Betting Predictions

Dynamo might be favourites against Pafos, but they have to be careful in this game. The Cypriots are dangerous at the moment.

  • Dynamo Kyiv to Win;
  • Dynamo Kyiv Over 1.5 Goals;

Head-to-Head Matches

This will be the first time when Dynamo Kyiv and Pafos will face each other.

Betting Verdict

This is Dynamo’s game to lose against Pafos. The Ukrainians are in a great position to reach the Champions League playoffs, but they will need to be as focused as possible here. Stay with us and our Betting on underdogs in football matches guide.