The highly anticipated second leg of the Champions League second qualifying round between Partizan Belgrade and Dynamo Kiev is set to take place at Stadion Partizana.
This article provides an in-depth preview, including predictions, team news, and current form.
Match Preview
Partizan Belgrade faces a daunting task as they attempt to overturn a four-goal deficit from the first leg.
Dynamo Kiev won the initial encounter 6-2 at the Arena Lublin in Poland. The Serbian team must deliver a stellar performance at home to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
Partizan Belgrade: Current Form and Key Players
Partizan finished second in the Serbian SuperLiga last season, trailing seven points behind Red Star Belgrade.
Their European campaign last year ended in disappointment, being knocked out by Nordsjaelland in the Conference League play-off round.
Brazilian striker Matheus Saldanha, who netted 18 goals last season, remains a key player for Partizan, scoring in their league opener and providing a crucial penalty goal in the first leg.
Dynamo Kiev: Current Form and Key Players
Dynamo Kiev, a 16-time Ukrainian Premier League champion, finished just two points behind Shakhtar Donetsk last season.
They failed to reach the group stage of European competitions last year but are determined to make an impact this season.
In the first leg, goals from Mykola Shaparenko, Volodymyr Brazhko, Oleksandr Karavaev, Vladyslav Kabayev, Denys Popov, and Oleksandr Pikhalyonok showcased their attacking prowess.
Team News and Possible Lineups
Partizan Belgrade
Coach Aleksandar Stanojevich may opt for changes after a lackluster first-leg performance.
Young-Jun Goh could be replaced by Aleksandar Scekic, and Nemanja Trifunovic might start in place of the underperforming Aldo Kalulu.
Possible Starting XI: Jovanovic; De Medina, Markovic, Mujakic, Antic; Scekic, Arriaga, Zahid, Xander, Trifunovic, Saldanha.
Dynamo Kiev
Dynamo Kiev may rest key players due to their substantial lead.
Midfielder Volodymyr Shepelev is sidelined with an ankle injury, and Oleksandr Tymchyk remains doubtful. Veteran midfielder Andriy Yarmolenko might also be rested.
Possible Starting XI: Buschan; Karavaev, Dyachuk, Popov, Vivcharenko; Brazhko, Shaparenko; Voloshyn, Buyalsky, Kabaev; Vanat.
Prediction
Despite playing at home, Partizan faces an uphill battle.
Dynamo Kiev demonstrated superior quality in the first leg, and it is expected that they will secure their place in the next round with another victory.
Our Prediction: Partizan 1-3 Dynamo Kiev
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