Pafos vs Dynamo Kyiv Match Overview – 12.08.2025

Pafos, current champion of Cyprus, continues to do more than well in the Champions League this season. After reaching the third round of qualifiers, they are now close to the elimination of Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kyiv. The Cypriots won the first leg Poland by 1-0, but the job is not done yet. Let’s preview this clash in our high odds soccer predictions for underdogs.

The Brazilian striker Anderson Silva scored the only goal in the match against Dynamo at the Motor Lublin Arena. The 27-years old goalscorer continues to be one of the most dangerous players in the team, and he’s going to be a threat for Dynamo’s defence once again. Anderson started from the bench in the first match, but now he could be awarded a place in the line-up.

Dynamo Kyiv do not have a choice here – they have to be at the top of their ability in the second leg. This means that the manager Oleksandr Shovkovskyi could make a few changes in the starting eleven. Players like Voloshyn, Kabaiev and Buialskyi could find themselves in the starting eleven.

Pafos News & Analysis

The Spanish manager Juan Carlos Carcedo is the main reason for Pafos’ inspiring performances in Europe. A former assistant of Unai Emery, Carcedo is coaching the team since 2023. He won the title in Cyprus and now he’s very close to reaching the Champions League playoffs as well.

Juan Carlos Carcedo usually uses a 4-3-2-1 formation, and it doesn’t seem likely to see him making many changes for the second leg against Dynamo. The Portuguese midfielder Domingos Quina is one of the interesting names in Pafos’ team that could be awarded a starting spot in the second leg. Quina has enough experience at the highest level to support his team in a decisive moment like this.

Dynamo Kyiv News & Analysis

The Ukrainians are the more experienced team here, but it didn’t help them in the first leg. What could they change for the second one?

Surely Dynamo have to be careful about attacking all the time – this could allow their opponents some opportunities to hurt them. But looking for goals, they could use the talents of Nazar Voloshyn upfront – a player who started from the bench in the first match.

Pafos vs Dynamo Kyiv Betting Predictions

This is Pafos’ moment – the Cypriots look very close to reaching the Champions League playoffs. Masterfully coached by their Spanish manager, they are in a position to make a historical performance in Europe.

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Head-to-Head Matches

This will be the second match between Pafos and Dynamo Kyiv. The first one was just a few days ago and Pafos won it.

Betting Verdict

The Cypriots look inspired at the moment, and now they can finish the job while playing in front of their own fans. Pafos shall not miss this opportunity to reach the playoffs.