Hamrun Spartans vs Dynamo Kyiv prediction 22.07.2025 | Champions League
Hamrun Spartans
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Dynamo Kyiv
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- Competition: Champions League
- Date: 22/07/2025
- KO: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
- Venue: Centenary Stadium, Marsa
Champions League qualification action continues at Centenary Stadium on Tuesday as Maltese champions Hamrun Spartans take on Ukrainian visitors Dynamo Kyiv.
Hamrun Spartans vs Dynamo Kyiv Betting Tips - Under 2.5 Goals
A likely tight affair could be on the cards in Marsa this week as Hamrun Spartans look to upset the odds against Dynamo Kyiv.
The Maltese champions booked their place in the second round of Champions League qualifying with a dramatic comeback win over Zalgiris Vilnius. Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, Hamrun turned the tie around with second-leg goals from Joseph Mbong and Serigne Saliou Thioune to force extra time. After a tense stalemate in the additional 30 minutes, the hosts held their nerve in a remarkable 11:10 penalty shootout victory.
Low-scoring outcomes have been regular occurrences for Hamrun this year. Nine of their last ten games finished with under 2.5 goals scored, and we should expect a similar outcome this week.
Dynamo Kyiv face their first competitive fixture of the new campaign after a difficult pre-season saw them lose three and win just one of six friendly fixtures.
Oleksandr Shovkovskyi's side failed to win ten of 12 previous games since April, and they could struggle to overcome a Hamrun side buoyed by their fine win against Zalgiris.
Like the home side, Dynamo have been involved in several low-scoring outcomes in previous fixtures. All but two of their last ten games finished with fewer than three goals scored.
In what is likely to prove a competitive Champions League qualification contest, I'm banking on under 2.5 goals scored.
Hamrun Spartans team news
Hamrun boss Giacomo Modica could be forced into at least one change to his selection this week. Merlin Hadzi is tipped to miss out after he was replaced just 22 minutes into last week's win against Zalgiris.
Saliou Thioune could earn a recall after he made a goalscoring substitute appearance against the Lithuanians.
Last matches of Hamrun Spartans
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Hamrun Spartans
11 : 10
Zalgiris
Champions League
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Zalgiris
2 : 0
Hamrun Spartans
Champions League
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Hamrun Spartans
1 : 2
Hibernians
Fa Trophy
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Hamrun Spartans
1 : 0
Birkirkara
Premier League
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Floriana
0 : 0
Hamrun Spartans
Premier League
Hamrun Spartans lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
H. Bonello
Defenders
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2
R. Compri
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13
V. Polito
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27
O. Bjeličić
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94
R. Camenzuli
Midfielders
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10
J. Mbong
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20
J. Čađenović
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33
D. Šimkus
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25
Ederson
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77
M. Hadzi
Forwards
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19
N. Koffi
Dynamo Kyiv team news
Dynamo arrive in Malta with no reported injury issues. Veteran wideman Andriy Yarmolenko is likely to feature in a three-pronged Kyiv attack.
Last matches of Dynamo Kyiv
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Dynamo Kyiv
1 : 3
Midtjylland
Club Friendlies
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Dynamo Kyiv
1 : 1
Kolos Kovalivka
Premier League
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Chornomorets
1 : 1
Dynamo Kyiv
Premier League
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FC Shakhtar Donetsk
6 : 5
Dynamo Kyiv
Ukrainian Cup
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Polissya Zhytomyr
0 : 0
Dynamo Kyiv
Premier League
Dynamo Kyiv lineup
Goalkeeper
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35
R. Neshcheret
Defenders
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20
O. Karavayev
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32
T. Mykhavko
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40
K. Bilovar
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44
V. Dubinchak
Midfielders
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91
M. Mykhailenko
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10
M. Shaparenko
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80
O. Pikhalonok
Forwards
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7
A. Yarmolenko
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11
V. Vanat
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22
V. Kabaie
Key Facts Hamrun Spartans vs Dynamo Kyiv
- Hamrun Spartans have seen under 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 matches
- Dynamo Kyiv have seen under 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches
- Dynamo Kyiv failed to win 9 of their last 10 matches
Main prediction Hamrun Spartans - Dynamo Kyiv
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Melbet
2.17
