Dynamo Kiev vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Jul 2026
Dynamo Kiev vs Universitatea Cluj Predictions
It wouldn’t be surprising to see Dynamo Kiev come out on top against Universitatea Cluj. We will therefore back them at -179 on the Full-Time Result market and get a nice return if the hosts manage to land a victory.
Read on for our full Dynamo Kiev vs Universitatea Cluj betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Ukrainian Premier League side Dynamo Kiev host Romanian SuperLiga club Universitatea Cluj in the first leg of their Europa League first qualifying round tie at Arena Lublin, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Thursday 9 July.
Dynamo Kiev won their last game 3-2 and that was in the Premier League. This was recorded at Valeriy Lobanovskyi at home to Kudrivka. The Blue and White had eight shots on target and enjoyed 55% possession, with Taras Mykhavko, Matviy Ponomarenko and Eduardo Guerrero among the goals.
Universitatea Cluj hosted Dinamo Bucharest at Cluj Arena in their previous game, with the SuperLiga clash ending in a 1-1 draw. Cristiano Bergodi's team had three shots on goal and 44% possession, with Andrei Gheorghita on the scoresheet.
| Ukrainian Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Dynamo Kiev |
30 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 66 | 36 | 30 | 66:36 | 57 |
| SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | U Cluj |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.2 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. Dynamo have had 46.9% possession and 5.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 5.5 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 2.8 corners.
Top scorers Matviy Ponomarenko and Andriy Yarmolenko have found the net 5 times, with Taras Mykhavko getting 3. Oleksandr Pikhalyonok and Vitaliy Buyalskyi have recorded the most assists with 4 apiece.
U Cluj have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 3.8 shots on goal, 10.0 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Cluj-Napoca outfit average 49.4% possession, 419.4 passes, 4.4 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 12.7 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.
Oucasse Mendy and Jovo Lukic have 3 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Dan Nistor on 2. Issouf Macalou has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 4.
Main Match Prediction
Dynamo Kiev look a great bet for this Europa League qualifying game as we’re expecting them to win. You can get odds of -179 that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.
The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Europa League qualifying stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 64.1% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
For bettors anticipating the net bulging at both ends along with Dynamo winning, then why not combine this pick with BTTS Yes and get yourself a bigger price as part of the deal.
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Correct Score Prediction
Dynamo Kiev can be backed at +750 to triumph by a 3-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Corners Prediction
We’ve seen the past five Dynamo Kiev games feature an average 6.40 corners, while none of the previous two Universitatea Cluj matches have covered the 9.5 Total Corners line. We think the teams might end up being short on this front, with odds of -127 on offer when it comes to this Total Corners selection.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder can provide entertainment and we’ve got Dynamo Kiev to succeed, more than two goals combined with less than 9.5 corners to be taken.
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Dynamo Kiev vs Universitatea Cluj Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The favourites are 64% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Dynamo Kiev being priced at -179 to come away with a victory in this Europa League qualifying encounter. If you want to wager on the underdog, Universitatea Cluj have been priced up at +430.
Dynamo -1 on the Asian Handicap can be wagered at -109. A victory by two goals or more against U Cluj means a full payout. A win by one and you will get all your stake refunded.
The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. If you’re wagering on Both Teams to Score, you can bet Yes at -123 and No at -115.
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Latest Europa League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Dynamo Kiev Stats
Universitatea Cluj Stats
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 2.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 2.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 6.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 46.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
Dynamo Kiev vs Universitatea Cluj Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the Dynamo vs U Cluj team news before betting. Get the confirmed Europa League qualifying lineups and the most recent injury news from us.
Previous Dynamo Kiev Lineups
Previous Universitatea Cluj Lineups
Dynamo Kiev Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ihor Kostiuk
Universitatea Cluj Player Stats & Squad
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sh. Donetsk | 30 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 71:21 | 72 |
| 2 | Cherkasy | 30 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 39:17 | 60 |
| 3 | Polissya Zhytomyr | 30 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 51:21 | 59 |
| 4 | Dynamo Kiev | 30 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 66:36 | 57 |
| 5 | Metalist 1925 | 30 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 36:19 | 51 |
| 6 | Kolos Kovalivka | 30 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 30:25 | 49 |
| 7 | Kryvbas | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 53:46 | 48 |
| 8 | Zorya Luhansk | 30 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 42:36 | 46 |
| 9 | Karpaty | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 40:31 | 41 |
| 10 | Epitsentr Kamianets-Podilskyi | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 36:45 | 32 |
| 11 | Veres Rivne | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 26:40 | 31 |
| 12 | Obolon Kyiv | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 28:49 | 31 |
| 13 | Kudrivka | 30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 32:48 | 28 |
| 14 | Rukh Lviv | 30 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 20:51 | 21 |
| 15 | Olexandriya | 30 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 24:58 | 17 |
| 16 | SC Poltava | 30 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 23:74 | 13 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sh. Donetsk | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 37:10 | 37 |
| 2 | Dynamo Kiev | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 31:15 | 29 |
| 3 | Polissya Zhytomyr | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 22:10 | 28 |
| 4 | Cherkasy | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 17:9 | 28 |
| 5 | Kryvbas | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 31:22 | 27 |
| 6 | Metalist 1925 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 17:9 | 26 |
| 7 | Zorya Luhansk | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 19:13 | 24 |
| 8 | Kolos Kovalivka | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 12:11 | 24 |
| 9 | Kudrivka | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 21:21 | 22 |
| 10 | Karpaty | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 20:18 | 18 |
| 11 | Epitsentr Kamianets-Podilskyi | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 20:22 | 16 |
| 12 | Veres Rivne | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14:21 | 16 |
| 13 | Obolon Kyiv | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 13:26 | 14 |
| 14 | Rukh Lviv | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 14:31 | 11 |
| 15 | Olexandriya | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9:31 | 8 |
| 16 | SC Poltava | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12:39 | 6 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botosani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | CFR Cluj | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Csikszereda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 5 | Dinamo Bucharest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Arges Pitesti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | FCSB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | FC Voluntari | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Farul Constanta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Otelul Galati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Rapid Bucharest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Sepsi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | UTA Arad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | U Cluj | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | U Craiova | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botosani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | CFR Cluj | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Csikszereda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 5 | Dinamo Bucharest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Arges Pitesti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | FCSB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | FC Voluntari | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Farul Constanta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Otelul Galati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Rapid Bucharest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Sepsi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | UTA Arad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | U Cluj | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | U Craiova | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
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