Qarabağ
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Qarabağ vs Dynamo Kyiv Predictions, Picks & Odds – 13/08/2026
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Qarabağ return to the Tofiq Bəhramov adına Respublika stadionu trailing 1-0 from the first leg, a result that flattered Dynamo given the hosts dominated possession with 61% of the ball in Kyiv. Their recent home form offers genuine encouragement: three wins from the last four at this venue, conceding a miserly 0.25 goals per game. Kady Borges and Qurbanly are reportedly pushing for starting spots, and the Baku humidity could prove a decisive ally.
Dynamo Kyiv carry a slender one-goal cushion into this second leg, but former striker Artem Kravets has publicly questioned the team's tactical discipline, pointing to persistent defensive errors. Their broader away record is respectable, with six wins from ten on the road and only 0.80 goals conceded per match. Still, their recent run of two defeats and two draws across the last four fixtures suggests vulnerabilities that Qarabağ will target aggressively in front of a fervent home crowd.
Qarabağ's home record makes a compelling case for the home win at 1.62. Winning three of their last four matches at this venue while conceding a mere 0.25 goals per game, the Azerbaijani side have turned Baku into a genuine fortress. That defensive solidity, combined with the stifling August humidity and a passionate crowd, should unsettle a Dynamo side whose own former striker Artem Kravets has openly criticised their "tactical chaos" and persistent defensive lapses.
The under 2.5 goals market at 1.94 also warrants serious attention. Dynamo's away record shows only 0.80 goals conceded per match across their last ten road fixtures, suggesting they can be disciplined when protecting a lead. Qarabağ, meanwhile, rarely leak goals at home. This combination of two defensively capable sides in a high-stakes qualifier points towards a tight, cagey contest rather than an open, free-scoring affair.
Both teams to score at 1.68 rounds out the selection. Qarabağ must find the net to overturn their deficit, and their possession-heavy style should create enough chances. Dynamo, for all their reported structural issues, carry a genuine counter-attacking threat that could punish the hosts when they commit bodies forward. Kady Borges and Qurbanly pushing for starts adds fresh attacking impetus for Qarabağ, while Dynamo will look to exploit the spaces left behind.
Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Qarabağ vs Dynamo Kyiv
- Qarabağ won 75% of recent home matches
- Home defence concedes 0.25 goals per game
- Dynamo concede 0.80 goals away recently
Form & Statistics: Qarabağ vs Dynamo Kyiv
Qarabağ
Recent form
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Dynamo Kyiv
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Lineups: Qarabağ vs Dynamo Kyiv
Qarabağ
Starters
- 1 M. Kochalski
- 2 Bruno Langa
- 3 Matheus Silva
- 4 B. Várkonyi
- 5 E. Cəfərquliyev
- 6 Pedro Bicalho
- 7 M. Janković
- 8 J. Mouaddib
- 9 A. Zoubir
- 10 R. Cephas
- 11 O. Kashchuk
Bench
- B. Hüseynov
- Ş. Məhəmmədəliyev
- M. Zlomislić
- M J. Caballero
- Kady Borges
- B. Mustafazadə
- M. Qurbanlı
- Samuel Lobato
- H. Cəbrayılzadə
- A. Bashirov
Absent
- Cebrail Makreckis (suspended)
- Cebrails Makreckis (Suspension)
- Joni Montiel (Sidelined)
- Zakaria Savo (Muscle issue (expected 8 weeks))
- Medina (Absence harming defensive line (reason unspecified, assumed unavailable))
Dynamo Kyiv
Starters
- 1 V. Surkis
- 2 O. Sych
- 3 T. Kędziora
- 4 T. Mykhavko
- 5 V. Dubinchak
- 6 V. Brazhko
- 7 V. Rubchynskyi
- 8 E. Guerrero
- 9 O. Pikhalyonok
- 10 B. Redushko
- 11 M. Ponomarenko
Bench
- V. Kabaiev
- A. Yarmolenko
- V. Buialskyi
- D O. Tymchyk
- M M. Shaparenko
- K. Bilovar
- F N. Voloshyn
- I. Olkhovyi
- A. Thiaré
- P. Mounguengue
Absent
- Vladyslav Zakharchenko (injury)
- Kostyantyn Vivcharenko (injury)
- Roman Salenko (injury)
- Mykola Mykhaylenko (injury)
- Denys Popov (injury)
- Benito (suspended)
- Ruslan Neshcheret (injury)
- Reshat Ramadani (injury)
- Kostiantyn Vivcharenko (Knee injury)
- Vitaliy Lobko (Surgery)
Medium confidence
Both sides line up in a mirror 4-2-3-1 shape, setting the stage for a tactically tight contest in Baku. R. Cephas leads the Qarabağ attack with Zoubir and Kashchuk offering width, while the double pivot of Bicalho and Janković will look to control the midfield tempo.
Dynamo Kyiv's structure is equally compact, with Guerrero operating as the creative link between midfield and Ponomarenko up front. The battle between the two double pivots in the centre of the park could well determine which side carries the advantage into the second leg.
Qarabağ vs Dynamo Kyiv: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Qarabağ vs Dynamo Kyiv Match?
What time is Qarabağ vs Dynamo Kyiv?
Qarabağ host Dynamo Kyiv on 13 August 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 17:00 BST in Baku.
Where is Qarabağ vs Dynamo Kyiv being played?
This match takes place at the Tofiq Bəhramov adına Respublika stadionu in Baku, Azerbaijan.
How Can I Watch Qarabağ vs Dynamo Kyiv on TV and Live Stream?
Check local listings for Europa Conference League coverage; Sony Sports Network typically broadcasts European qualifiers in India.