Dynamo Kiev vs Benfica
UEFA Champions League – Group B
Date: Wednesday, 19th October, 2016,
Kick-Off: 19:45 UK,
Venue: NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium, Kiev.
Dynamo Kiev and Benfica will face off in the Champions League 2016-17 group stage on Wednesday.
When the tournament group was announced, many expected Benfica to run away with a top spot. Afterall, the Portuguese side had tremendous experience in the tournament for years, even pushing Bayern Munich to the limit in the quarterfinals of the tournament last season.
But now the team looks like an early exit, sitting dead last in a group it was supposed to win. A 1-1 draw at home against Besiktas started the disastrous run with a 4-2 loss at Napoli.
Dynamo Kiev has just as many points as Benfica after losing against Napoli 2-1 at home and then drawing with Besiktas in its most recent game. The winner of this tie might have a shot to move up the table and solidify a shot at second place. The loser might be heading out early in December.
Dynamo Kiev vs Benfica: Head to Head Statistics
Both teams have played twice against each other, they both won at their respective homes.
Dynamo kiev have played a 18 games against a Portuguese side, which includes games against Benfica, they have won 6 drawn 4 and lost 8.
Benfica have played 9 games against Ukrainian clubs, with 5 wins and 4 defeats.
Benfica have played 4 times on Ukrainian soil, with 2 wins and 2 defeats.
Dynamo Kiev vs Benfica: Prediction
There are no big difference between the two teams, the game could go either way. Both teams are in good form in recent weeks and will be desperate to get all 3 points in this game. Though Most of Kiev’s recent games have ended in draw as they have drawn 3 of their last 5, they will fight to avoid another draw.
With their scoring form in their last 5 games, both teams will definitely get at least a goal each.
Dynamo Kiev vs Benfica: Tips
Both teams to score at 10/11 (1.95)
Dynamo Kiev to win first half at 21/10 (3.10).
