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Hoffenheim and Dynamo Kyiv return to action in the UEFA Europa League when they square off at the PreZero Arena on Thursday. Both sides head into the game off the back of contrasting results, with Oleksandr Shovkovskyi’s men claiming a comfortable victory over Livvy Bereh in the Ukrainian Premier League.
Hoffenheim were left red-faced in the Bundesliga as they fell to a disappointing 4-3 loss against Werder Bremen at the weekend after throwing away a three-goal lead in front of their home supporters.
Pellegrino Matarazzo’s side have now lost four league games on the trot, conceding 13 goals and scoring six since a 3-2 victory over newcomers Holstein Kiel on August 24.
Hoffenheim now turn their attention to the Europa League, where they played out a 1-1 draw with Danish outfit Midtjylland in the opening game at the MCH Arena a fortnight ago.
On the other hand, Dynamo Kyiv maintained their fine run of results in the Ukrainian Premier League as they cruised to a 3-0 victory over Livvy Bereh on Sunday.
Shovkovskyi’s men have picked up six wins and one draw from their seven league matches to collect 19 points and sit top of the standings, level on points with second-placed Oleksandria.
Dynamo Kyiv return to action in the Europa League, where they kicked off the new campaign with a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Italian side Lazio last Wednesday.
Hoffenheim vs Dynamo Kyiv Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first-ever meeting between Hoffenheim and Dynamo Kyiv, and they will be looking to begin their rivalry on a positive note.
- Hoffenheim have failed to win their last five games across all competitions, losing four and claiming one draw since August's 3-2 victory over Holstein Kiel.
- Dynamo Kyiv are unbeaten in six of their last seven matches across all competitions, picking up four wins and two draws since late August.
- Hoffenheim have gone five straight competitive home games without defeat, claiming four wins and one draw since the start of April.
Hoffenheim vs Dynamo Kyiv Prediction
Buoyed by their impressive display against Livyy Bereh, Dynamo Kyiv will head into the midweek clash with sky-high confidence as they take on a floundering Hoffenheim side who have failed to win their last five matches.
However, Hoffenheim’s home advantage gives them a slight edge here and we predict they will hold out for a share of the spoils.
Prediction: Hoffenheim 2-2 Dynamo Kyiv
Hoffenheim vs Dynamo Kyiv Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in five of Hoffenheim’s last six games)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have also scored in the hosts’ last seven matches)
