Match Preview: Samsunspor vs Dynamo Kyiv

The second-round fixture of the 2025/26 group stage will see “Samsunspor” (Turkey) face “Dynamo” Kyiv (Ukraine) on October 23 at the Samsun Yeni 19 Mayıs Stadium. This comprehensive forecast includes our betting prediction, odds, and detailed team statistics.

Samsunspor: Team Overview

This year marks Samsunspor’s debut in European competitions. Their qualification for the continental stage was achieved by securing a third-place finish in the Turkish championship last season. The team initially participated in the Europa League play-offs but were ultimately defeated by Panathinaikos with a 1:2 aggregate score (1:2 and 0:0). However, their journey in the has started promisingly, as the club unexpectedly secured a 1:0 away victory against a strong Legia side in their opening match.

Samsunspor: Recent Form and Statistics

• The Turkish team has only suffered 1 defeat in their last 8 official matches, recording 2 wins and 5 draws.
• At home, Samsunspor has an impressive record, remaining undefeated in 8 of their previous 9 official matches, with 5 wins and 3 draws.
• The club has not conceded more than 1 goal in 7 of their last 9 home games across both European competitions and the domestic league.

Samsunspor: Provisional Starting Lineup (4-1-4-1)*

Okan Koçuk – Logi Tomasson, Rick van Drongelen, Lubomir Šatka, Zeki Yavru – Celil Yüksel – Anthony Musaba, Carlo Holse, Olivier Ntcham, Tanguy Coulibaly – Marius.

Dynamo Kyiv: Team Overview

Dynamo Kyiv is making its second appearance in the . In the 2023/24 season, the team failed to advance past the qualification rounds. This year, they earned their spot in the group stage of the UECL after being eliminated from both the Champions League qualifiers and subsequently the Europa League. Their debut in the main stage of the UECL was challenging, as they faced a formidable opponent, Crystal Palace, at home and lost to the London club with a score of 0:2.

Dynamo Kyiv: Recent Form and Statistics

• The club has avoided draws in 15 of its last 16 European fixtures, securing 4 wins and suffering 11 defeats.
• In 7 of Dynamo’s last 8 European matches, at least one team failed to find the back of the net.
• The Ukrainian side has failed to win in 7 of their last 8 away matches in European competitions, recording 2 draws and 5 losses.

Dynamo Kyiv: Provisional Starting Lineup (4-1-4-1)*

Ruslan Neshcheret – Oleksandr Tymchyk, Krystian Bilovar, Taras Mykhavko, Alieu Tiare – Volodymyr Brazhko – Mykola Shaparenko, Oleksandr Yatsuk, Andriy Yarmolenko, Vladyslav Dubinchak – Eduardo Guerrero. 

Referee Assignment

Ivar Kristiansson (Iceland)

Matches officiated – 5 (International matches, 2023/24–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 24;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 27;

Penalties awarded – 20%.

Samsunspor vs Dynamo Kyiv: Betting Forecast

Samsunspor may have limited experience on the continental stage, but they possess a capable squad that can certainly make an impact in Europe’s third-tier competition. This was evident in their recent victory against Legia, a team that is a consistent participant in this tournament. Furthermore, Samsunspor has shown strong form in their domestic league, suffering only 1 defeat and currently competing for a European qualification spot.

While Dynamo Kyiv is positioned among the top three in the Ukrainian Premier League, it’s important to acknowledge the significant decline in the overall quality of the Ukrainian championship. Consequently, the standard of players in the team has visibly decreased. In the qualifying rounds, the Ukrainian side appeared notably weak, even against teams that are far from European powerhouses. It is also worth mentioning that Dynamo Kyiv has recently faced a minor crisis in the UPL, recording 5 consecutive draws. Additionally, Dynamo’s away record in European competitions is poor; in their last 8 away matches, they only managed a victory against the Maltese side Hamrun Spartans.

Our Expert Prediction

Our prediction for this match is a “Samsunspor Win”, with current odds of 2.03.

Note on Team Lineups

The starting lineup indicated for each team reflects their formation from their most recent match in this tournament.