Dynamo Kyiv vs Desna Prediction and Betting Preview 15 Mar 2020

Here's our Dynamo Kyiv vs Desna Prediction analysis:

Dynamo Kyiv, sitting second on the Ukrainian Premier League standings having amassed 45 points from 22 games, are on thin ice at the moment. With Zorya and Desna breathing heavy down their neck, Oleksiy’s side will be gunning for victory here, to steer clear from their contenders.

Match status: 2019/20 Ukraine Premier League - Round 23
Kick-off: Sunday 15 Mar 2020, 04:00pm CET
 Venue: NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium (Kiev)

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Desna travelling to the NSC Olimpiyskiy to take on Dynamo Kyiv has got to be one of the biggest games of the Ukrainian League thus far. A whole lot is at stake as these two sides battle for all three points in Kyiv.

Head coach Oleksandr Ryabokon has been the mastermind behind Desna’s imperious and excellent campaign so far. Having gotten his side playing in a Barcelona-esque fashion, the Northerners sit fourth on the log and have every chance of climbing even higher.

A huge setback last time out against Vorskla left fans fuming as they could have easily broken into the top-two mix had they managed to secure victory. However, a 0-1 loss in the fixture saw them rooted to fourth spot.

Tensions are expected to be on a whole new level at the NSC Olimpiyskiy when Dynamo Kyiv take on Desna, as both sides continue to battle for a Champions League place finish. Expect a very entertaining game in Kyiv.

Dynamo Kyiv vs Desna Team News

Still well short of the standard Shakhtar are setting in the Ukranian top flight, Dynamo Kiev are looking to crown themselves as the best of the rest once again and secure the Champions League slot that comes with it.

With 45 points from 22 games, Dynamo are 2 points ahead of 3rd placed Zorya but need to sustain their form from now until the end of the campaign.

As such, Sunday’s game is an important one and is not one the hosts can afford to slip up in. They are big favourites heading into it and having won 4 of their last 5 home league outings, confidence can be high as regards getting the job done with minimal fuss.

Meanwhile, after finishing 8th last term, Desna are enjoying an excellent campaign and have defied expectations.

Indeed, even being part of the Championship group after the split is an achievement for the team but just 3 points short of Dynamo and 2nd place, they certainly aren’t just looking to make up the numbers.

Whilst Desna might not have the same quality as Dynamo on paper, they’ve performed very well this season and won’t be looking to merely sit back this weekend.

Wherever they travel, entertainment typically follows due to their open nature; something evidenced by the fact 7 of their last 10 away league matches have cleared the 2.5 goal line.

Ultimately, there can be no doubting that Dynamo should win this game but Desna should help make it an open and exciting watch. It’s in their nature to attack and if they want to overhaul Dynamo and seize an unlikely Champions League slot, they have to go for the win on Sunday.

Injured or Suspended Players

Dynamo Kyiv: Mykyta Burda, Artem Biesiedin and Carlos de Pena.

Desna: No injuries or suspensions.

Pre-Match Odds

Dynamo Kyiv: 1.45
Draw: 4.8
Desna: 6.7

All odds are with 1xBet and are subject to change.
All odds are for Dynamo Kyiv vs Desna Predictions with 1xBet and are subject to change.

Dynamo Kyiv vs Desna Predictions

All things considered, backing the Over 2.5 Goals line looks the best way to play as far as the betting is concerned and is something we’re more than happy to do. Dynamo are entirely capable of clearing that by themselves but we do see Desna notching; albeit in a 3-1 margin of defeat.