Samsunspor is set to host Dynamo Kiev in their UEFA Conference League clash, marking a significant moment for the Turkish club. The match will take place at the Samsun 19 Mayis Stadyumu, and it promises to be an exciting encounter.
Match Preview: Samsunspor vs Dynamo Kiev
This will be Samsunspor’s first home game in the UEFA Conference League. Their European campaign started with a commendable 1-0 victory over Legia Warsaw. Anthony Musaba scored the decisive goal in the 10th minute. Currently, Samsunspor is on an unbeaten streak of six matches across all competitions, with three wins and three draws.
In their latest match, they secured a 3-1 victory against Kayserispor. Carlo Holse made a notable contribution, scoring two goals. Despite this, their home form has been inconsistent, having managed only one win in the last five home games.
On the other hand, Dynamo Kiev is struggling. They have not won in their last five games, recording four draws and one loss. Their European campaign commenced poorly, losing 2-0 to Crystal Palace without registering a shot on target. Historically, Kiev has also struggled against Turkish teams, with no wins in their last five meetings.
Recent Form Comparison
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Conference League Record |
|---|---|---|
| Samsunspor | 3 Wins, 3 Draws | 1 Win, 0 Losses |
| Dynamo Kiev | 0 Wins, 4 Draws, 1 Loss | 0 Wins, 1 Loss |
Team News
For Samsunspor, several key players will be missing. Influential midfielder Olivier Ntcham is sidelined due to injury, and Soner Aydogdu is also unavailable. Youngster Ebrima Ceesay and defender Bedirhan Cetin continue their recoveries. Additionally, Efe Ustun, Eyup Aydin, and Cherif Ndiaye have not been registered for the league phase.
Dynamo Kiev faces challenges too. Kristian Bilovar is a doubt, while Angel Torres is confirmed out. Eduardo Guerrero will lead the team’s attack, seeking to break a six-match goal drought.
Predicted Lineups
- Samsunspor: Kocuk; Yavru, Satka, Van Drongelen, Tomasson; Yuksel, Makoumbou; Musaba, Holse, Coulibaly; Mouandilmadji
- Dynamo Kiev: Neshcheret; Karavaev, Popov, Thiare, Vivcharenko; Mykhaylenko; Ogundana, Buyalskyi, Pikhalyonok, Voloshyn; Guerrero
Match Prediction
Considering Samsunspor’s current form and home advantage, they are likely to secure a narrow victory. A predicted scoreline of 1-0 could reflect their momentum against a struggling Dynamo Kiev team.
