Dynamo Kyiv vs PAOK Prediction – 23.07.2026

We are heading to the Motor Lublin Arena in Lublin where Dynamo Kyiv will face PAOK in a first leg from the second qualifying round of Europa League. Two of the best teams of Ukraine and Greece are facing each other – with some huge promises for a spectacular game. Let’s preview it in the next few paragraphs! 

Dynamo Kiyv is facing PAOK is an interesting game from the Europa League.

Dynamo Kyiv vs PAOK Betting Tips 

  • 1X; 
  • Under 3.5 Goals; 
  • PAOK Over 0.5 Goals; 

Dynamo Kyiv Preview and News 

Dynamo Kyiv didn’t have it easy to reach the Europa League second qualifying round. The Ukrainian giants faced Universitatea Cluj in the previous round and both matches ended with the same result – 0-0. This led to penalties where Dynamo performed better and managed to progress. 

Some might say that Dynamo’s performance in both games against Universitatea was not at the desired levels. The team lacked precision in attack while in midfield they didn’t show the creativity they are capable of. Players like Voloshyn, Redushko and Shaparenko underperformed as well. Now against PAOK it’s going to be an even bigger challenge for the Ukrainians. 

Mykola Shaparenko is among Dynamo’s players who can show a different face against PAOK. The 27-years old midfielder is capable of creating lots of danger for the opposition. But he must be playing his best football and it wasn’t the case against the Romanians.

PAOK Preview and News 

For PAOK this is going to be a first official game for the 2026/27 season. This puts the Greeks in an unfavourable situation – they are going to lack some match practice here. But it doesn’t mean that they are not ready for the challenge. 

On the transfer market PAOK found a way to reinforce their squad. The club signed the Swedish left winger Taha Ali while the center-back Pantelis Hatzidiakos returned to Greek football after a sting at Copenhagen. But the two best moves came with free agents from the Spanish La Liga – Valencia’s Baptiste Santamaria and Real Sociedad’s Aritz Elustondo. These two Spaniards shall increase PAOK’s overall quality. 

The Brazilian veteran Taison remains one of PAOK’s best players. Even at 38 years of age, Taison remains a huge threat for the opposition. 

Head-to-Head Matches 

These two teams have faced each other just two times before. This happened in 1976 when Dynamo Kyiv won both games against the Greek team. 

Dynamo Kyiv vs PAOK Betting Preview 

We have a very balanced tie here between Dynamo Kyiv and PAOK. The Ukrainians didn’t show their best football in the previous round of Europa League, but now they have the opportunity to improve. As for PAOK – it’s their first game for the season, so it’s not completely clear what to expect of them.