The Matchday 2 encounter in the 2025/26 Europa Conference League between Samsunspor (Turkey) and Dynamo Kyiv (Ukraine) will be held on October 23 at the Samsun Yeni 19 Mayis Stadium. Samsunspor vs. Dynamo Kyiv: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Samsunspor
This year, the Turkish side made their debut in European competitions. They reached this level by finishing third in the Turkish league last season. The team started in the playoffs for the main stage of the Europa League but lost to Panathinaikos on aggregate (1-2 and 0-0). However, in the Conference League group stage, the club unexpectedly defeated the strong Legia away with a 1-0 scoreline.
- In their last 8 official matches, the Turks have suffered just 1 defeat (2 wins and 5 draws).
- At home, Samsunspor has not lost in 8 of their last 9 official matches (5 wins and 3 draws).
- The club has conceded no more than 1 goal in 7 of their last 9 home games in European competitions and the league.
Predicted lineup for Samsunspor (4-1-4-1)
Okan Kocuk – Logi Thomasson, Rick van Drongelen, Lubomir Satka, Zeki Yavru – Celil Yuksel – Anthony Musaba, Carlo Holse, Olivier Ntcham, Tanguy Coulibaly – Marius.
Dynamo Kyiv
The Ukrainians are playing in the Europa Conference League for the second time. In the 2023/24 season, the team failed to qualify for the group stage. This year, the club reached the Conference League group stage after being knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers and then the Europa League. Their debut in the main stage of the Conference League was unsuccessful, facing a strong opponent. At home, Dynamo Kyiv faced Crystal Palace and lost 0-2 to the London team.
- The club has not drawn in 15 of their last 16 European matches – 4 wins and 11 losses.
- At least one team failed to score in 7 of Dynamo's last 8 European matches.
- The Ukrainians have not won in 7 of their last 8 away European matches (2 draws and 5 losses).
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Kyiv (4-1-4-1)
Ruslan Neshcheret – Oleksandr Tymchyk, Kristian Bilovar, Taras Mykhaylenko, Alieu Tiareh – Volodymyr Brazhko – Mykola Shaparenko, Oleksandr Yatsuk, Andriy Yarmolenko, Vladyslav Dubinchak – Eduardo Guerrero.
Referee
Ivar Kristjansson (Iceland)
Matches – 5 (International matches, 2023/24–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 24;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 20%.
Samsunspor vs. Dynamo Kyiv: Match Prediction
Samsunspor lacks experience on the continental stage, yet they have a decent squad capable of making an impact in the third-tier European competition. Legia, a regular participant in this tournament, already experienced this firsthand. Additionally, Samsunspor is performing well in their domestic league, with only one loss and fighting for a European spot.
Dynamo Kyiv, although among the top three in the Ukrainian Premier League, cannot overlook the significant decline in the Ukrainian club championship. Consequently, the quality of players in the team has noticeably dropped. The Ukrainians appeared very weak in the qualifying rounds, even against teams not considered European mid-tier. Furthermore, Dynamo Kyiv is experiencing a minor crisis in the UPL, drawing in five consecutive matches. Additionally, Dynamo struggles in away European matches, where they have only managed to beat the Maltese side Hamrun Spartans in their last 8 games.
My prediction – Samsunspor to win
For each team, the starting lineup in their previous match in this tournament is indicated.
