Benfica enter Estadio da Luz for their final match in the Champions League group phase. They are up against Dynamo Kyiv this coming Wednesday, with both looking to collect a few extra points.
Benfica scored a considerable number of goals per match in previous Champions League outings. They were on target 2.5 times while allowing an average of 1.8 goals against. Bookmakers expect them to have enough in the tank when teaming up to Dynamo Kyiv this coming Wednesday.
Dynamo Kyiv have been decent in front of goal with 2 goals scored per game currently in the Champions League. They concede even less, with 1 goals scored against them on average. They will try to make this defence count when facing up to Benfica this coming Wednesday as outsiders.
Benfica scored the first goal of the game 7 times in their previous 10 league outings at Estadio da Luz. The visitors from Dynamo Kyiv were first to get in with a goal in 3 of their last 10 away games.
Benfica vs Dynamo Kyiv stats and analysis
Bookmakers offer prices on this upcoming match, whether you like to bet accumulators or singles. Analysing the prices with the bookmakers, Benfica have an 77% chance of beating Dynamo Kyiv. That equals odds at 1.30 on the home side to win, while the draw is 5.50. One could also add the away win at 10.00 to a nice accumulator.
Benfica have already secured third place, thus at least Europa League is waiting after New Year. However, should Barcelona fail to beat Bayern Munich, Benfica could nick second place with a win on Wednesday.
Dynamo Kiev have nothing at stake and this away match is rather pointless, seen from their perspective. They will finish fourth no matter the result.
According to the bookmakers, Benfica are favourites to win. If one favours the away win, the odds are currently at 10.00 on the visitors. This means the bookies predict, they are in with a 10% chance of beating Dynamo Kyiv. Placing your bet on Dynamo Kyiv, the best price at the time of writing lies at 1.30.
Stats and facts for Benfica and Dynamo Kyiv.
- Benfica did not win the last 3 matches in a row;
- Benfica has won in the last 5 of 6 matches at home;
- Total goals was OVER 3.5 in Benfica's last 2 of 4 matches;
- Dynamo Kyiv has lost the last 4 matches in a row;
- Dynamo Kyiv did not win the last 5 matches in a row;
- Dynamo Kyiv has lost the last 4 matches in a row when playing away;
- Dynamo Kyiv did not win the last 5 matches in a row when playing away.
Lineup Benfica vs Dynamo Kyiv
Current form — Benfica v. Dynamo Kyiv
Benfica have seen it all in their last 3 matches, which brought home 4 points. They first shared the points in a 0-0 draw with Barcelona, before claiming 3 points in a 7-0 win against Belenenses SAD. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Sporting CP.
Dynamo Kyiv look back on their last 3 matches with 6 points to show from their efforts. Against Bayern Munich, they were left empty-handed in a 1-2 defeat, but they avenged themselves by beating FC Minaj in a 0-2 win. They followed that up with a 0-3 win against Veres Rivne in their most recent outing.
Benfica v. Dynamo Kyiv — fixture history
The most recent outing in the Champions League between Benfica and Dynamo Kyiv took place in November 2016. The match failed to produce a winner, with the score reading 0-0 after the final whistle. Depending on your betting strategy, another draw will no doubt spike up your next accumulator. Benfica enter the match against Dynamo Kyiv with a 2-1-0 record in their previous 3 encounters in the Champions League. This amounts to a 67% winning ratio for Benfica, with Dynamo Kyiv victorious in 0% of the last 3 encounters.
Full Time betting
Bookmakers offer prices on this upcoming match, whether you like to bet accumulators or singles. Analysing the prices with the bookmakers, Benfica have an 77% chance of beating Dynamo Kyiv. That equals odds at 1.30 on the home side to win, while the draw is 5.50. One could also add the away win at 10.00 to a nice accumulator.
Primary goalscorer
It is tempting to look at Darwin Nunez as a possible marksman for Benfica. He has provided them with 5 goals in their previous 6 matches and will look to expand on that tally come match day. Vitinho arrives here very keen to continue the momentum he has build up in his last 6 games for Dynamo Kyiv. Scoring 3 goals in half a dozen matches is a decent output.
