Dynamo Kyiv vs Universitatea Cluj preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa League, Europe
Arena Lublin
Europa League
Dynamo KyivDYN
0 – 0
Universitatea ClujUCL
Full Time
1st Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

Dynamo Kyiv hosted Universitatea Cluj in the first leg of their two-legged tie and the match concluded 0-0. Dynamo Kyiv held 63 percent possession yet created few clear opportunities against a compact defensive setup. Universitatea Cluj, the stronger side on paper, absorbed pressure effectively and threatened on the counter without finding the net. Both teams went into halftime level at 0-0 and the second period followed a similar pattern of control without conversion. No red cards were issued and the game remained physical but controlled. The draw leaves the aggregate score level ahead of the return fixture. The significant deviation in expected outcome highlighted Universitatea Cluj resilience on the road.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: A significant structural deviation occurred with Universitatea Cluj achieving an unexpected draw away from home.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match projections for both teams.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals alignment could not be assessed due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: The final result showed no alignment with pre-match projections.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals expectations produced no measurable outcomes in this fixture.
  • Event impact: No decisive events altered the flow of the 0-0 draw.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion had no influence as both teams finished with eleven players.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
J. Jaanovits
J. Jaanovits
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
A. Härsing
A. Härsing
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
S. Kõiv
S. Kõiv
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
K. Külljastinen
K. Külljastinen
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Dynamo Kyiv I. Kostyuk
I. Kostyuk
VS
Universitatea Cluj C. Bergodi
C. Bergodi
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Dynamo Kyiv
64.81%
Draw
21.11%
Away Universitatea Cluj
14.08%

Movement

Changes since opening
Dynamo Kyiv
+56.41%
Draw
-66.93%
Universitatea Cluj
+10.52%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
68.13
72.13
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Dynamo Kyiv
Universitatea Cluj
Power Score
68.13
72.13
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
286
187

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Dynamo Kyiv — Opponent-weighted form score
Universitatea Cluj — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Dynamo Kyiv Universitatea Cluj

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Dynamo Kyiv

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Universitatea Cluj

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Dynamo Kyiv ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Universitatea Cluj
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
49.13
12.70
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
12.70
49.13
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Dynamo Kyiv +2.26 Efficiency Index
vs
Universitatea Cluj -2.26 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Dynamo Kyiv
Universitatea Cluj
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Dynamo Kyiv ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Universitatea Cluj
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Dynamo Kyiv Universitatea Cluj
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Dynamo Kyiv Universitatea Cluj
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Dynamo Kyiv
Universitatea Cluj
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Dynamo Kyiv
vs
Universitatea Cluj
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Dynamo Kyiv Universitatea Cluj
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Dynamo Kyiv 0.26
Universitatea Cluj 0.09
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Dynamo Kyiv Universitatea Cluj
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Dynamo Kyiv 0.00
Universitatea Cluj 0.00
Dynamo Kyiv
Universitatea Cluj
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • DYN had peak pressure around 99'.
  • DYN started the game with stronger pressure.
DYN Pressure UCL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: DYN reached the top pressure at 99' (66.64).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Europa League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Arena Lublin
Capacity
15243
Attendance
1795
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Joonas Jaanovits
Aron Härsing
Silver Kõiv
Kristo Külljastinen

Statistics

Possession
DYN
67%
UCL
33%

Top Statistics

21 Shots 2
99 Dangerous attacks 34
63 Possession 37
10 Corners 4
12 Free kicks 11
0 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

3 Substitutions 3
21 Throwins 10

Attacking

140 Attacks 86

Discipline

2 Offsides 2
10 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Joonas Jaanovits

Starting XI ▼

35
Ruslan Neshcheret
Ruslan Neshcheret Goalkeeper
6.5
32
Taras Mykhavko
Taras Mykhavko Defender
6.5
40
Kristian Bilovar
Kristian Bilovar Defender
6.5
44
Vladyslav Dubinchak
Vladyslav Dubinchak Defender
6.5
94
Tomasz Kedziora
Tomasz Kedziora Defender
6.5
6
Volodymyr Brazhko
Volodymyr Brazhko Midfielder
6.5
8
Oleksandr Pikhalyonok
Oleksandr Pikhalyonok (C) Midfielder
6.5
29
Vitaliy Buyalskyi
Vitaliy Buyalskyi
Midfielder61'
6.5
9
Nazar Voloshyn
Nazar Voloshyn Midfielder
6.5
16
Shola Ogundana
Shola Ogundana
Midfielder90+2'
10
Mykola Shaparenko
Mykola Shaparenko Midfielder
6.5
70
Bogdan Redushko
Bogdan Redushko Midfielder
6.5
11
Matviy Ponomarenko
Matviy Ponomarenko Attacker
6.5
Referee : Joonas Jaanovits

Starting XI ▼

46
Neofytos Michail
Neofytos Michail Goalkeeper
6.5
4
Andrei Coubiș
Andrei Coubiș Defender
6.5
6
Iulian Cristea
Iulian Cristea Defender
6.5
27
Alexandru Chipciu
Alexandru Chipciu (C) Defender
6.5
7
Mouhamadou Drammeh
Mouhamadou Drammeh Midfielder
6.45
18
Pedro Pinho
Pedro Pinho
Midfielder84'
6.5
8
Dorin Codrea
Dorin Codrea Midfielder
6.5
14
Marius Ștefănescu
Marius Ștefănescu Midfielder
6.5
33
Jug Stanojev
Jug Stanojev Midfielder
6.5
94
Ovidiu Bic
Ovidiu Bic Midfielder
6.5
19
Issouf Macalou
Issouf Macalou Attacker
6.5
25
Alibek Aliev
Alibek Aliev
Attacker74'
6.5
29
Oucasse Mendy
Oucasse Mendy Attacker
6.5
12
Adams Friday
Adams Friday
Defender65'
6.5

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Shola Ogundana → Nazar Voloshyn
5th Substitution
90+2'
84'
Event
Pedro Pinho → Mouhamadou Drammeh
4th Substitution
74'
Event
Alibek Aliev → Issouf Macalou
3rd Substitution
72'
Event
Mouhamadou Drammeh
Tripping / 1st Yellowcard
65'
Event
Adams Friday → Oucasse Mendy
2nd Substitution
Event
Vitaliy Buyalskyi   → Oleksandr Pikhalyonok
1st Substitution
61'

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Update Update
On comes Ogundana Shola, replacing Nazar Voloshyn.
83
Substitution Substitution
Pedro Pinho is substituted for Mouhamadou Drammeh.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
74
Update Update
Alibek Aliev comes on for Issouf Macalou.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
71
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Mouhamadou Drammeh.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
65
Substitution Substitution
On Adams Friday, Oucasse Mendy is substituted off.
61
Update Update
Vitaliy Buyalskyi comes on for Oleksandr Pikhalyonok.
56
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is J. Jaanovits.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Dynamo Kyiv 0-0 Universitatea Cluj. Structural assessment: Universitatea Cluj exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was contrary to the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was outside the projected probability range.