- PAOK have lost two, drawn two and won two home matches in all competitions. Dynamo Kiev are unbeaten in their last three away matches in all competitions (W2, D1). The two sides both have a decent amount of quality to exploit in wide areas and have a flair for playing positive soccer.
Tough test for two positive European teams
FC PAOK Thessaloniki vs FC Dynamo Kiev preview suggests FC PAOK Thessaloniki will have been pleased with their UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 opening clash with FC Dynamo Kiev, who they edged to a 3-2 victory. They are favored to progress as they go into Thursday's return matchup, however, the tie is very much alive and will go the distance if the visitors have any say in it.
Coached by Alessio Lisci since the 1st July 2026, PAOK have a clear identity and play with a good structure. The full-backs push on to create width and the midfield lines will press in waves to win the ball back while the forwards get forward at times to get in behind. This structure has seen them maintain good results in Europe so far, despite a 2-3 defeat at home to FC Twente in a recent friendly.
PAOK's 3-2 win against Dynamo Kiev made it two wins, two draws and one defeat from their last five matches in all competitions and, although that's not a dominant run, it's more than enough to remain competitive in the Europa League Qualification.
Dynamo Kiev have been in decent form since Ihor Kostiuk on the 28th November 2025, winning six, drawing two and losing two of their ten matches. Their 0-0 draw away to Universitatea Cluj was solid enough to qualify for this stage on penalties, but then they were bested in their opening UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 match against PAOK.
Dynamo Kiev could make a mark in Greece
Dynamo Kiev's 2-3 defeat to PAOK was a decent effort, considering they travelled to Greece and played with a more compact, vertical identity. FC PAOK Thessaloniki vs FC Dynamo Kiev prediction points to another competitive encounter, as they press in zones, but they are often quicker on the counter and try to make the most of turnovers by playing forward quickly.
Dynamo Kiev's most recent five-game form reads three wins, one draw and one defeat, which could be a reflection of their recent rhythm. That's a better form than their hosts and it suggests that they can make a strong push in Greece.
Dynamo Kiev's away threat and goals to follow
The PAOK vs Dynamo Kiev betting tips lean toward the slight advantage of the home side, and although we think they'll avoid defeat, we think the price is low at 1.72. The visitors are a real threat on the road and this should be a close contest in Europe, rather than a runaway for PAOK.
Dynamo Kiev to get on the scoresheet seems likely given their away form and their zonal pressing, vertical style of play. However, Andrija Zivkovic has been PAOK's main provider in their most recent fixtures with three assists in their last five, so he will be looking to create.
As such, FC PAOK Thessaloniki vs FC Dynamo Kiev prediction supports BTTS: Yes at 1.8 in the odds market and that also respects the 3-2 score line from the first-leg clash.
Justin Lonwijk top scores for Dynamo Kiev in the UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 with one goal in two matches and can continue to be their finishing outlet in this return matchup, while Baptiste Santamaria leads the way for PAOK with one in one and provides their midfield with extra bite.
