- Qarabag have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their last 5 matches
- Dynamo Kiev have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their last 5 games
- Qarabag have not lost in 4 at home in all competitions (Won 3, Draw 1)
Azerbaijani team looking to overturn the 1-0 deficit
The latest meeting between these two sides in the UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 saw Dynamo Kiev edge FK Qarabag 1-0, but the hosts are looking to turn that deficit on its head on Thursday at the Tofiq Bakhramov Stadium.
The odds here look very interesting, with the hosts priced at 23/20, ahead of Dynamo Kiev at 241/100 and the draw coming in at 63/25. A lot is being made of the home advantage, but we believe this is a cagey encounter, with both sides more than capable of causing each other problems and neither looking unstoppable.
Qurbanov knows how to handle Europe
Qarabag's form has been mixed recently, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats across their last 5 in all competitions, but they have been a fortress at home, where they haven't lost in 4 across all comps (Won 3, Draw 1). The hosts are led by Qurban Qurbanov, who has been in charge since 2008 and has had plenty of experience in Europe during his time at the club.
The side with the best match-winner is Zakaria Sawo, who has scored 2 goals in his last 5-game run. He has been a constant threat and looks the most likely to find the net for Qarabag on Thursday.
Dynamo to be patient and play for their first away goal
The visitors have a similar form sheet to their opponents: 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 10 in all comps. They come into this game, despite being the better side in both qualifiers.
Ihor Kostiuk has a youthful side at his disposal and has set them up to be compact, patient in midfield and clinical in the final third. Dynamo's main outlet is Matviy Ponomarenko, who has scored 1 goal in 1 game in the UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 already, making him the most dangerous player on his side.
The clash of styles should make for a cagey match
We see this being a tight, tense fixture, with Qarabag's tempo and vertical press, wide overloads and hunger for a goal to cause chaos, while Dynamo Kiev will be looking to keep the game simple and controlled, patient for their breakout and to strike in combinations. We're backing Both Teams to Score - No at 107/100 here, with under 2.5 goals at 9/10 a close second.
