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 the Arena Lublin in Poland. The first match ended 3-0 in favor of Dynamo Kyiv. Dynamo Kyiv vs. Hamrun: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Dynamo Kyiv
Under the guidance of Oleksandr Shovkovskyi, Dynamo Kyiv secured a convincing 3-0 away victory over Hamrun in the first leg. This marks their third clean sheet win in their last four away matches in the Champions League. To advance to the next round of qualification, the team needs to avoid a loss 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 encounters in the Champions League.
- Dynamo Kyiv has conceded at least one goal in 7 of their last 10 games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Kyiv (4-5-1)
Ruslan Neshcheret – Oleksandr Tymchyk, Vladyslav Dubinchak, Denys Popov, Taras Mihalko – Oleksandr Pikhaliyonok, Andriy Yarmolenko, Vitaliy Buyalskyi, Vladyslav Kabayev, Mykola Mykhailenko – Vladyslav Vanat.
Hamrun
Following the result of the first leg, the club has very slim chances of advancing. Throughout their history in the Champions League, they have only won twice, but never by more than two goals, which is necessary to at least force extra time. Moreover, 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 encounters in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Hamrun (4-4-1-1)
Henry Bonello – Raphael Petrillo Compri, Vincenzo Polito, Ryan Camenzuli, Ognjen Bjeličić – Jovan Čadjenović, 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%.
Dynamo Kyiv vs. Hamrun: Match Prediction
After a confident win in the first match, Dynamo Kyiv has virtually secured their place in the next round, so it's possible the coaching staff will opt for rotation. Considering two more rounds of qualification against tougher opponents lie ahead, the team has little reason to field their best players and may choose to rest their leaders in the return game. Additionally, Dynamo Kyiv has not scored more than two goals in 8 of their last 9 home matches in the Champions League. A similar total was recorded in the club's last six home games in European competitions.
Hamrun also rarely allows too much on the road in European competitions – in the last six matches, including all away games in the Champions League, the team has not conceded more than two goals. The club's national championship has not yet started, and with nearly a three-week break ahead, I expect full commitment from the players. However, opening up from the first minute against a stronger opponent would be unwise, so a cautious game is expected. Dynamo Kyiv is unlikely to aim for a rout, and in my opinion, Hamrun will not be able to break through the hosts' defense.
Taking all this into account, my prediction is: Dynamo Kyiv Individual Total Under 2.5
