- Dynamo Kiev are unbeaten in their last 5 games with 4 wins and 1 draw.
- PAOK Thessaloniki are less consistent with 2 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats in their last 10 in all competitions.
- Dynamo Kiev's average goals scored and conceded are 2.30 and 1.30 respectively while PAOK's average is 1.60 and 1.60 in all competitions.
PAOK will make this tough for Kiev
Dynamo Kiev are enjoying good form coming into Thursday's UEFA Europa League qualification clash with PAOK Thessaloniki, having won seven, drawn two and lost just one of their previous 10 in all competitions, and this FC Dynamo Kiev vs FC PAOK Thessaloniki preview suggests a tight contest.
The Blue and Whites have hit their stride in this edition of the Europa League as well, and they should bring the better momentum to the game in Arena Lublin.
Ihor Kostiuk's men have a modern shape and playing model with the ball, where they are structured, vertical and intense on the attack while keeping compact and structured in a zonal framework when out of possession.
Dynamo have a number of players who offer a sharp edge in the final third and in Eduardo Guerrero, who has scored two of their five goals in the last five games, they will have someone that could hurt PAOK.
That will be a problem for Alessio Lisci's men, whose pressing style is aggressive and who want to play at a high tempo with pace in transition.
This game will probably come down to whether Dynamo's more controlled, vertical build-up can disrupt the press of PAOK or whether PAOK's players can get their wide runners and wingers into the space behind Dynamo when they have the ball.
Dynamo's superior form gives them the slight edge in this one, but PAOK's style of play will make this a live game as they are capable of picking off the weaker players and the gaps that can be created when a team like Dynamo is trying to move the ball forward at tempo.
PAOK will also bring a goal threat to this game, as they have done throughout their 10-game win-loss record of 2 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses.
Anestis Mythou has scored twice in their previous five games to help PAOK to five goals, so PAOK can definitely be a threat in front of goal.
FC Dynamo Kiev vs FC PAOK Thessaloniki prediction points to the home side as slight favourites for this matchup at 2.55, with PAOK coming in at 2.7 and the draw at 3.15.
Both teams to score at 1.83 looks like a very strong option for this Europa League qualifier, especially as both teams have a goal in them and are just as likely to be susceptible defensively.
FC Dynamo Kiev vs FC PAOK Thessaloniki betting tips also suggest under 2.5 goals at 1.7, as both sides can keep the score down while the game remains open for goals.
FC Dynamo Kiev vs FC PAOK Thessaloniki prediction is that this will be a close, competitive encounter.
