AS Roma and Dynamo Kyiv dey set to clash for their Europa League matchday 3 encounter on Thursday, October 24, 2024. According to bookmakers, Roma dey favored to win with a 66.70% probability, while Dynamo Kyiv get just 15.40% chance of winning.
Roma, wey no win match for three games now, dey struggle to score goals. Dem score only one goal in their last three matches and currently sit 10th in Serie A with 10 points. However, with Ivan Yurich at the helm, Roma might introduce new tactics to break their winless streak. Artem Dovbik, who join from Girona last summer, remain one of the few bright spots, scoring four goals so far.
Dynamo Kyiv, on the other hand, dey dominate their domestic league but struggle in European competitions. Dem no score any goal in their Europa League matches so far and suffer injuries to key players like Andrei Yarmolenko and Vladimir Shepelev. Despite their strong domestic form, Dynamo Kyiv need to translate this success to the European stage.
Predictions suggest that Roma will likely win, possibly with a scoreline of 2-1. The match expected to see fewer than 3.5 goals, given both teams’ recent defensive struggles. Roma’s home record in European competitions is impressive, with 20 wins, six draws, and only two losses since 2020. However, Dynamo Kyiv’s ability to score in away Champions League preliminary matches could make the game interesting.
Key players for Roma include Paulo Dybala, whose return to form is crucial, and Captain Lorenzo Pellegrini, who will control the game’s tempo. For Dynamo Kyiv, Vladyslav Vanat’s goal-scoring ability and Mykola Shaparenko’s creative play in midfield will be vital.
The match will be officiated by Dutch referee Serdar Gezubuyuk at the Olimpico Stadium, which holds 70,000 seats. Given the historical head-to-head between the teams, this match promises to be an intense and tactical battle.
