Benfica vs Dynamo Kyiv. Prediction and Betting Tips for UEFA Champions League

Benfica

Portugal

Champions League Qualification

23 August 12:00

Dynamo Kyiv

Ukraine

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On August 23, Benfica will host Dynamo Kyiv for the second leg of the Champions League qualifier. What to expect from this battle? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Benfica

In the previous Champions League season Benfica put up a solid performance - team advanced into the playoffs and reached the quarterfinals. At this stage, Portuguese side put up a good fight against Liverpool, but Merseyside club eventually advanced further (6:4 on aggregate).

In the first round of a new tournament Roger Schmidt's men left no chance to Midtjylland. At the start of Primeira Liga the Eagles managed to beat Arouca (4:0) and Casa Pia (1:0).

Dynamo Kyiv

This summer, Dynamo played their first official matches after a long absence, but Ukrainian club got off to a successful start in the Champions League qualification. Kyiv side managed to beat Fenerbahce and Sturm.

First match against Benfica ended unsuccessfully for the White-Blues - Portuguese club secured a 2:0 victory in Poland. In the previous season of Ukrainian Premier League Mircea Lucescu's men have played only 18 games, earning 14 victories and three draws, which brought 45 points and a 2nd spot in the standings.

Tip and bets

TipHandicap (-1.5) on Benfica

2.12

In the first match Benfica proved their class, so they deserved to be favourites ahead of the second game. Portuguese side has a huge advantage on class and experience, plus they will have fans' support.

Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1,5) on Benfica

Will the prediction win?

TipBenfica to win by two goals

4.10

As a head coach, Mircea Lucescu played against Portuguese teams five teams and his teams were unable to score in three latest fixtures. Kyiv side also has a lack of match practice, which might be a key factor in the upcoming game.

Our second bet is on Benfica to win by two goals

Will the prediction win?