Dynamo Kyiv head into this clash eager to make amends after the setback of missing out on Europa League qualification, having fallen 3-2 on aggregate to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the playoff round.
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Crystal Palace step onto the European stage for the first time in 27 years on Thursday, though their only previous taste came in the now-defunct Intertoto Cup.
This time it’s the Conference League proper, and Oliver Glasner’s side arrive in Kyiv brimming with belief, unbeaten in their last 18 games and fresh from snatching all three points against Premier League leaders Liverpool over the weekend.
Dynamo Kyiv v Crystal Palace Key Information
• Date: Thursday, October 2nd
• Kick-off time: 5:45pm
• Venue: Motor Lublin Arena, Poland
• Referee: Lothar D'Hondt
• TV channels/Live stream: Amazon Prime Video (Gbr), Discovery+ App (Gbr), Discovery+ (Gbr), TNT Sports 3 (Gbr)
• Odds: Dynamo Kyiv – 4/1 | Draw – 3/1 | Crystal Palace – 61/100 (via bet365)
Dynamo Kyiv team news
The hosts are set to miss the services of defender Denys Popov who is still out injured. Aside from that, Oleksandr Shovkovsky is expected to have the majority of his key players available.
Dynamo Kyiv expected line-up (4-3-3):
Morgun (GK); Karavaev, Bilovar, Thiare, Dubinchak; Brazkho, Pikhalyonok, Shaparenko; Voloshyn, Blanuta, Ogundana
Crystal Palace Team News
Glasner has no fresh injuries to think about but he is still without Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad who both have long-term injuries.
Crystal Palace expected line-up (3-4-3):
Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Hughes, Kamada, Mitchell; Pino, Sarr, Mateta
Where to watch on TV or live stream?
In the United Kingdom, Dynamo Kyiv vs Crystal Palace will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime, Discovery+, and TNT Sports 3 at 5:45pm.
H2H Record
There has been no competitive meeting between Crystal Palace and Dynamo Kyiv. Though, Kyiv have won just five of their 30 meetings with English opposition (D9, L16).
Odds for Dynamo Kyiv and Crystal Palace
Despite playing away, Crystal Palace are huge favourites for this match, priced at 61/100 for the win, while Dynamo Kyiv are 4/1 to pull off a shock. The draw is available at 3/1.
Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.