Dinamo Kiev vs Kudrivka: preview
We have the predictions for the match between Dinamo Kiev and Kudrivka in the 10th round of the 2026/27 Ukrainian Championship. In the 10th round, the season’s losers will face each other. "Dinamo" starts a new chapter with a Polish coach. "Kudrivka" will try to create a sensation. Key moments Dinamo Kiev 1. "Dinamo" with a new coach In the previous round, the Kiev side lost in Zhytomyr to "Polesya" 1:3. From the fifth minute, Dinamo players were in the lead, opened the score, but ultimately failed to earn points. This defeat was the last match under Igor Kostyuk’s direction: the coach was dismissed for the team’s poor results. Macej Kenderek was appointed as interim coach. He worked within Kostyuk’s staff and took charge of the standards. The Polish coach took over the club in less than optimal circumstances. "Dinamo" sits in fourth place in the table with 16 points, eight points behind the UPL leader. 2. The new coach will give all players a chance The arrival of Macej Kenderek could be an opportunity for the footballers who did not play under the previous coach to shine. First, they are the legionnaires whom Igor Kostyuk practically did not trust: Pierre Mungenge, Kiashe Bakh, Shola Ogundana and Gustavo Prado. The coach has already spoken with the players and said he trusts them, especially Pierre Mungenge, who joined the club with great enthusiasm in summer, but has yet to show himself. In the next match, squad changes are expected, but not on a large scale. Of course, injured Denis Popov, Konstantin Vicharenko, Bohdan Redushko and Vitaliy Bulyalsky will not take the field. On the other hand, Aleksandr Tymchyk and Nikolai Shaparenco have recovered from injuries: the former was on the bench, and the latter started in the previous round. Additionally, Georgy Buschan is available for the first team and is expected to take the goalkeeper position, while Ruslan Neschenet will remain on the bench. It is also expected that the defensive and attacking leaders, Taras Mikhavko and Matvey Ponomarenko, will be in the squad. 3. "Dinamo" plays well at home, consistently defeats "Kudrivka", and the new coach’s factor motivates the players Despite all the instability and problems in play, at home the Kiev side has not lost in five matches, with four wins and one draw. Moreover, in four games the team has not conceded goals: the clean‑sheet streak totals 339 minutes and continues. Against Kudrivka, the Dinamo players have played three times in history, winning all matches. The Kiev level is clearly superior, and that is hard to argue. Additionally, they now have extra motivation: a new coach’s arrival and the players’ desire to prove themselves and stay in the starting lineup. Kudrivka 1. "Kudrivka" achieved the first win in the championship Last week, it emerged that there is no money in the guests’ treasury and no forecast. The club’s funding problems have been known for a long time, and here it was practically officially reported that a solution is not expected, at least in the short term. As a result, the players went onto the field and not only secured the season’s first win, but also beat "Bukovina" 4:1. This success was the first in the UPL, breaking a streak of six consecutive defeats. The win allowed the team to leave the bottom of the table: with five points they share the 14‑16th position with "Chornomorets" and "Kryvbas". 2. The guests’ squad potential is limited After the solid win in the previous round, it is unlikely that the guests’ coach will make a big rotation. The players deserved to play against a strong team, and there are no opportunities for an equivalent replacement in the squad. However, the guests did not leave without losses. Due to the accumulation of yellow cards, Dmitry Semyonov will not play in the match. He must be replaced by Kirill Sigeev, Nikolai Vechurko or Evgeniy Smirny. In attack, Raymond Ovu and Denis Svityuk are the team’s driving force. 3. "Kudrivka" plays poorly away and has major defensive problems It is no coincidence that the Chernihiv region team has not been able to win in the championship for more than two months. The team has major defensive problems: on average, they concede more than two goals. Home match statistics also leave much to be desired. The current losing streak consists of four matches with a total of 3:11. The last home win was on 2 March; the winless streak continues with 13 games. The match against "Dinamo" is the least suitable to expect its completion. Approximate lineups 4-2-3-14-3-2-11 Buschan44 Dubinchak32 Mikhavko94 Kenderek5 Sych6 Brashko15 Rubchinsky22 Kabaev21 Lonveik7 Yarmolenko11 Ponomarenko37 Yashkov42 Pasich17 Serdyuk22 Vecklyak91 Melnychuk19 Dumanuk8 Smirny14 Kaya20 Svityuk7 Petryak24 Owusu Betting on the trend "Kudrivka" has not lost by more than one goal to "Dinamo" in the three previous matches between the clubs in history. Bet: F2(+1.5) at 2.24. Both teams scored in all three direct encounters between "Dinamo" and "Kudrivka". Bet: OZ at 1.93. Prediction Dinamo Kiev vs Kudrivka 23.10.2026 14:00 The teams face each other, failing in the current season. The Kiev side had a poor performance in Europe, failing to reach the qualification. In the championship, the Kiev side continues to fall, having already lost real chances to compete for the title after the third distance, and a medal is not guaranteed for the team. "Kudrivka" faced financial difficulties, affecting their squad and on‑field results. The win in the previous round is encouraging, but stability and results are still not trusted. I believe that owners motivated by the appointment of a new coach, eager to rehabilitate after the defeat in the previous round, will be able to overcome "Kudrivka" that lags behind in class. Despite all the Kiev problems, their level is significantly higher. Prediction: 2-0
Porto — Napoli: Match Preview and Forecast for the Fourth Group Stage Round of the 2026/27 Champions League
Porto — Napoli: Match Preview We have the predictions for the encounter between Porto and Napoli in the fourth round of the group stage of the Champions League for the 2026/27 season. "Porto" surely expects to correct a lot at home, while "Napoli" arrives in Portugal with too many doubts — especially regarding their squad. **Key Points** **Porto** 1. On home ground they dominate the acceleration In the league, Francesco Farioli’s side demolished "Estoril" 4:0. Earlier, the "dragons" beat "A.C. Académica de Viseu" in the cup and "Juventus de Viseu" — both matches ended 1:0. However, European history is different: a 0:1 home loss to PSV and failures away against "Betis" 2:3. There is a contrast: in the national competition they gain rhythm, while in the Champions League they are in a situation where there is almost no margin for another fall. 2. There are losses, but not catastrophic Among the absences before the match is William Gomes: the player suffers an ankle injury and will not be able to play against "Napoli". Vasco Sousa has been injured for a long time. Additionally, the base has the possibility to distribute the load in the last league round: in the match against "Estoril" Farioli used rotation and substitutions. Specifically, André Silva came on for Samu and scored, and Veiga left the field early after a productive stint. This allows the coach not to overload key players before the European fixture. 3. The attack has found good rhythm Porto distributed effectiveness among several players and scored three times in nine minutes of the second half against "Estoril". First, Frocholdt scored in the fourth minute and helped the team take the initiative, Sains doubled the advantage, then André Silva stood out, who came on as a substitute, and soon Veiga closed the match. For the encounter with "Napoli" it is an important signal: the home side has several ways to finish attacks, and the opponent will have to watch more than one player. **Napoli** 1. Results are erratic, the defense does not convince In the Champions League, the Neapolitans beat "Budeo-Glint" 4:3, although with four goals they allowed the opponent to score three times in their own nets. In the league, there was then a brilliant 4:1 victory over "Móncita", but before the trip to Porto the squad lost 0:2 to "Juventus". Among these results there was also a 3:3 draw with "Roma". In the last five matches, Napoli had three games with three or more goals scored, but at the same time usual problems in their own goal. 2. Allegri will have to build the fragmented squad In the match against "Juve" Giovanni Di Lorenzo suffered a muscle tear, Kevin De Bruyne a ligament sprain of the ankle, and Mattias Olivera also left the field with an injury. His participation in the match with "Porto" is questionable. Additionally, the absentees Alessandro Buoniorno, Leonardo Spina, Stanislav Lobotka, David Neres, Allison Santos and Benoua Badiashil are already missing. An additional uncertainty relates to Rasmussen Høilund — the forward missed the match against "Juventus" due to illness and trained separately. 3. Even De Bruyne’s exit does not guarantee the usual quality Even if the midfielder manages to recover for the fixture, having his optimal form immediately after the injury would be premature. Limited availability can affect the intensity of ball work, movement between lines and the ability to maintain a high tempo throughout the game. If De Bruyne does not enter the starting lineup, the most obvious substitution would be Billy Gilmore, who came in his place in the match against "Juventus". In any case, the uncertainty around the Belgian remains an important factor when evaluating Napoli’s offensive potential. **Approximate lineups** 4-3-3 3-4-2-1 199 Cocha 4 Kiver 5 Bednarik 12 Sanu 20 Cocha 10 Veiga 13 Rosario 8 Frocholdt 17 Sains 11 Pepa 9 Omorion 1 Meret 31 Bekema 13 Rahmani 16 Zamora 21 Polito 99 Zambo-Angissa 11 De Bruyne 17 Oliveira 8 Maktoine 26 Vergara 19 Høilund 12 **Betting on the trend** In the last four matches of "Porto" and five of the last nine away trips of "Napoli", at least one of the teams did not score. Odds: OZ — not 2.17. In three of the last four encounters of "Porto" and three of the five last away trips of "Napoli", no more than two goals were scored. Odds: TM 2.5 for 2.09. **Forecast** Porto vs Napoli 05.11.2026 00:00 Porto has arguments to expect a result. Farioli’s team won their last three matches in national tournaments, and the 4:0 defeat of "Estoril" showed the variety with which the home side can finish attacks. On the other hand, defeats against PSV and "Betis" remind that in the Champions League this rhythm is not always maintained. Napoli’s situation is even less predictable: victories over "Budeo-Glint" and "Móncita" along with a draw against "Roma" and the loss to "Juventus", and the defense allows too much to opponents. An impressive list of squad problems adds up. Several key players, including Di Lorenzo and De Bruyne, are in doubt, and the absence of the latter is especially painful for construction. However, it cannot be ruled out that, without perfect stability, they can score in mass, as demonstrated in the match against "Budeo-Glint". But in the trip against "Porto", which has just found an offensive rhythm and has time for rotation, squad losses may outweigh. The preference here is logical towards the home side: "Porto" seems a more coherent option, and Napoli’s problems are too extensive to ignore. Forecast: 2-1
