Despite this being the second round of qualifying for the 2022/23 Champions League, we have two big clubs going head-to-head as Fenerbahçe SK meet Dynamo Kiev.
This is the second leg of the tie and the match will be played at the Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi in Istanbul.
Dinamo Kiev maçı hazırlıklarımıza devam ediyoruz. 💪 pic.twitter.com/KX2dLYwjZb— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) July 25, 2022
Dinamo Kiev maçı hazırlıklarımıza devam ediyoruz. 💪 pic.twitter.com/KX2dLYwjZb
Fenerbahçe SK have yet to begin their domestic league and have only played friendly games ahead of this Champions League second qualifying round tie.
They performed well in the friendlies but this is competitive competition and Fenerbahçe SK will be content to have come away from the first leg with a 0-0 draw.
However, while the result is acceptable, Fenerbahçe SK will be disappointed they did not leave with an advantage as they had the better of the match.
In fact, Fenerbahçe SK had 8 shots on target compared to 0 of their opponent, so they will be feeling regretful about not converting at least one of those shots.
The 0-0 draw means Fenerbahçe SK have failed to win any of their 4 most recent Champions League fixtures. There have been defeats at Monaco and Benfica plus a 1-1 draw with Benfica at home. However, it is worth nothing those matches were played in 2018 and 2016 in the qualifying rounds.
Dynamo Kiev make the trip to the Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi knowing they are still in this tie.
Due to the circumstances in Ukraine, Dynamo Kiev were forced to play the first leg of the tie at the Venue Stadion Miejski LKS Lodz in Poland, so it was not a genuine home fixture. That showed in their performance but they will be hoping to make Ukraine proud in this second leg.
The league season is on hold in Ukraine and Dynamo Kiev have been playing friendly matches to keep fit ahead of Champions League qualifying.
You must go back to the 12th of December 2021 to find the last time Dynamo Kiev played a competitive match and they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Zorya.
Dynamo Kiev have plenty of experience in the Champions League but they have failed to win any of their last 7 matches. They have lost 5 of their last 6 Champions League games and have failed to score in their last 3 matches on the road.
Team news and Fenerbahçe SK could make a couple of changes from the first leg, with Marcel Tisserand, Bruma, and Lincoln all pushing for a place in the starting XI.
Dynamo Kiev are unlikely to make many changes, with Illya Zabarnyi, Denys Popov, Oleksandr Syrota, Serhiy Sydorchuk, Viktor Tsyhankov, and Mykola Shaparenko all in the recent Ukraine squad.
This is going to be a hugely competitive game and it is difficult so spilt the teams. Dynamo Kiev are likely to give a better performance and could score but we also expect to see Fenerbahçe SK find the back of the net.
This one could end level, with extra time and the possibility of penalties to decide who will progress.