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Dynamo Kiev vs. Rigas Futbola Skola: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Jan 30, 2025

Dynamo Kiev welcome Rigas Futbola Skola (RFS) to Volksparkstadion on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 20:00 GMT in their final Europa League group-stage clash. Both teams have already been eliminated, making this a battle for pride and a chance to end their European campaigns on a positive note.

Interesting Fact:

Dynamo Kiev have the worst defensive record in the Europa League this season, conceding 18 goals in seven matches—more than any other team in the competition.

Team Analysis

Dynamo Kiev

Despite struggling in the Europa League, Dynamo Kiev have been dominant domestically, leading the Ukrainian Premier League with 43 points after 17 matches. Manager Oleksandr Shovkovskyi has seen his side win only two of their last six matches in all competitions, but they will aim to improve on their seven-game Europa League winless streak.

Current Form:

  • Last 5 matches: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss
  • Last match: 3-3 draw vs. Galatasaray (Europa League)

Key Players:

  • Andriy Yarmolenko – Veteran forward who netted twice against Galatasaray.
  • Vladyslav Vanat – Talented young striker, a key attacking threat.
  • Vitaliy Buyalskyi – A creative force in midfield.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Mykola Shaparenko (suspended – yellow card accumulation).
  • Denys Popov (injured – expected return in mid-February).

Home Form:

Dynamo Kiev are winless in their last 10 Europa League home matches, suffering seven consecutive defeats while scoring just one goal.

Rigas Futbola Skola (RFS)

Latvian champions RFS shocked Ajax (1-0 victory) last week but were still eliminated due to a poor start to the group stage. They sit 30th in the standings with five points, with no chance of advancing.

Current Form:

  • Last 5 matches: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses
  • Last match: 1-0 win vs. Ajax (Europa League)

Key Players:

  • Adam Markhiev – Midfielder who scored the stunning winner against Ajax.
  • Janis Ikaunieks – Experienced forward leading RFS’s attack.
  • Haruna Njie – Reliable defender who has been solid at the back.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Ismael Diomande (injured – unavailable).
  • Martins Kigurs (injured – unavailable).

Away Form:

RFS have lost their last three away games in the Europa League, conceding seven goals in the process.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

  • Last Meeting: Dynamo Kiev 1-0 RFS (2024).
  • Dynamo Kiev have dominated this matchup, winning all previous encounters.

Key Stats:

  • Dynamo Kiev have the worst defensive record in the Europa League (18 goals conceded).
  • RFS have won only 1 of their last 7 Europa League games.
  • Dynamo Kiev have not won a home Europa League match in their last 10 attempts.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Dynamo Kiev 2-1 Rigas Futbola Skola

Despite their poor home form, Dynamo Kiev’s quality should be enough to edge past RFS in a close encounter. However, RFS’s resilience and recent win over Ajax suggest they could cause problems.

Betting Tips

  • Both Teams to Score: Yes – Both sides have struggled defensively.
  • Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over – Dynamo’s leaky defense and RFS’s counter-attacking ability make goals likely.
  • Anytime Goalscorer: Andriy Yarmolenko – The Ukrainian veteran is in fine form after netting twice last week.

Hot Stat:

Dynamo Kiev have not kept a clean sheet in their last 10 Europa League matches.

Possible Lineups

Dynamo Kiev (4-3-3):

Neshcheret; Tymchyk, Bilovar, Mykhavko, Vivcharenko; Buyalskyi, Mykhailenko, Pikhalyonok; Voloshyn, Vanat, Kabaiev.

Rigas Futbola Skola (3-5-2):

Ondoa; Njie, Prenga, Lipuscek; Savalnieks, Markhiev, Panic, Zelenkovs, Odisharia; Ikaunieks, Kouadio.

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