Vorskla vs Dynamo Kyiv Predictions

Vorskla will take on Dynamo Kyiv at the Oleksiy Butovsky Vorskla Stadium on February 28, 2025, in a crucial Premier League matchup, as Round 19 brings together two teams with contrasting goals. Vorskla, managed by Serhiy Dolhanskyi, are projected to sit 9th with around 23 points from 18 matches as of February 26, 2025, following a 1-1 draw with Oleksandria (Feb 23, 2025), aiming to upset Dynamo at home. Dynamo Kyiv, under Oleksandr Shovkovskyi, are expected to lead the league with approximately 40 points, bolstered by a 3-1 win over Zorya Luhansk (Feb 22, 2025), looking to maintain their title charge. This expert prediction delves into team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to answer: Who will win Vorskla vs Dynamo Kyiv in this Premier League showdown?

Team Form & Recent Performances

Vorskla

2024/25 Record (Projected as of Feb 26): 6W, 5D, 7L (23 points, 9th in Premier League)
Latest Result: 1-1 draw vs. Oleksandria (Feb 23, 2025)
Home Form: 3W, 3D, 3L (11 goals scored, 12 conceded)

Vorskla have been inconsistent this season, with their recent 1-1 draw against Oleksandria extending a three-game unbeaten run (1W, 2D, 0L) as of February 26, 2025. Projected at 23 points from 18 matches, their last home win—a 2-0 triumph over Chornomorets (Dec 14, 2024)—shows their potential. At home, they’ve averaged 1.22 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game, reflecting a balanced but vulnerable side that could trouble Dynamo if they seize their chances.

Dynamo Kyiv

2024/25 Record (Projected as of Feb 26): 13W, 1D, 4L (40 points, 1st in Premier League)
Latest Result: 3-1 win vs. Zorya Luhansk (Feb 22, 2025)
Away Form: 6W, 1D, 2L (16 goals scored, 8 conceded)

Dynamo Kyiv have been dominant, projected at 40 points from 18 matches as of February 26, 2025. Their 3-1 victory over Zorya Luhansk, with goals from Andriy Yarmolenko and Vladyslav Vanat, marked their fifth win in six league games (5W, 0D, 1L), showcasing their title credentials. On the road, they’ve averaged 1.78 goals scored and 0.89 conceded per game, blending attacking flair with a league-best defense that makes them heavy favorites in Poltava.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

Overall Record: Dynamo Kyiv 17W, Vorskla 2W, 5D (24 meetings since 2009)
Recent Meetings:

• Sep 18, 2024: Dynamo Kyiv 2-1 Vorskla (Premier League)

• May 4, 2024: Vorskla 1-2 Dynamo Kyiv (Premier League)

• Oct 23, 2023: Dynamo Kyiv 3-0 Vorskla (Premier League)

Key Trend: Dynamo Kyiv have won their last 5 meetings; 3 of the last 5 H2Hs stayed under 2.5 goals.

Dynamo Kyiv have an overwhelming edge in this fixture, with their 2-1 win in September 2024 at Olimpiyskiy highlighting their dominance, driven by Yarmolenko’s brilliance. Vorskla’s last victory over Dynamo came in 2012, and recent encounters have been tight, averaging 2.2 goals per game, suggesting a controlled Dynamo performance could again prevail.

Key Players to Watch

Vorskla

• Ivan Nesterenko (MID): 5 goals in 2024/25; Vorskla’s top scorer and creative spark.

• Ruslan Stepanyuk (FWD): 4 goals, 2 assists; physical presence up top.

• Dmytro Riznyk (GK): 5 clean sheets; key to any defensive stand.

Dynamo Kyiv

• Andriy Yarmolenko (FWD): 9 goals, 5 assists in 2024/25; Dynamo’s talisman and clutch performer.

• Vladyslav Vanat (FWD): 8 goals; clinical finisher in top form.

• Mykola Shaparenko (MID): 4 goals, 6 assists; drives the midfield.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Vorskla’s compact 4-2-3-1 (1.22 goals per game) will face Dynamo’s attacking 4-3-3 (2.00 goals per game). Nesterenko’s flair and Stepanyuk’s hold-up play could test Dynamo’s defense (0.72 goals conceded per game), but Vorskla’s backline (1.39 goals conceded per game) may struggle against Yarmolenko and Vanat’s pace. Dynamo’s high-pressing style should exploit Vorskla’s errors, though a 10,000-strong home crowd might keep it competitive. Vorskla’s Oleksandr Sklyar (doubtful, injury) and Dynamo’s Nazar Voloshyn (out, suspension) could affect lineups.

Prediction: Vorskla vs Dynamo Kyiv

Our Prediction: Asian Handicap - Vorskla to Win +2.5