Galatasaray vs Dynamo Kyiv Preview
- Tournament: Europa League
- Date: Thursday, Dec 12
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Rams Park, Turkey
Turkish giants Galatasaray will play host to Ukrainian club Dynamo Kyiv in their seventh game of the 2024/25 Europa League season at Rams Park. Both teams are enduring polar opposite start to their Europa League campaign.
Hosts Galatasaray are undergoing a stellar season on both the domestic and European fronts as they are sitting first in the Super Lig table with 51 points after 19 games. They have also demonstrated their attacking prowess in the Europa League and are occupying the sixth position in the table. They are expected to advance to the knockout stages. Victor Osimhen is leading the goalscoring charts with 11 goals whereas Dries Mertens and Yunus Akgün have bagged six assists each.
Meanwhile, Dynamo Kyiv has endured a disastrous start to their Europa League campaign and will face an early elimination as they find themselves rooted at the bottom of the Europa League table. They have lost all their last six games in the competition. But they are leading the Ukrainian Premier League table with 43 points after 17 games. Vladyslav Vanat is the leading goalscorer with 13 goals whereas Mykola Shaparenko leads the assists board with six to his name.
Galatasaray Team News
For the home side, they remain without Mauro Icardi, who is out for the season with a cruciate ligament injury. Midfielder Gabriel Sara has also been sidelined with a hamstring issue. Victor Osimhen is expected to lead this line in the European tie.
Dynamo Kyiv Team News
As for the visitors, they would be without the services of Volodymyr Shepelev, Andriy Yarmolenko and Brayan Ceballos. Vanat will continue to lead the line for the visitors once again in this tie.
Galatasaray vs Dynamo Kyiv Predicted Lineups
Galatasaray predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Muslera
Defenders: Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jakobs
Midfielders: Torreira, Demirbay
Forwards: Akgun, Mertens, Yilmaz; Osimhen
Dynamo Kyiv predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Bushchan
Defenders: Tymchyk; Popov, Mykhavko, Vivcharenko
Midfielders: Brazhko, Shaparenko
Forwards: Kabaev, Buyalskyy, Voloshyn; Vanat
Galatasaray vs Dynamo Kyiv Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have never faced each other only once in a club friendly. Dynamo Kyiv secured a comfortable win in that tie.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| April 14, 2022 | Galatasaray 1-3 Dynamo Kyiv | Club Friendlies |
Key Players to Watch in Galatasaray vs Dynamo Kyiv
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has been in stellar form since joining the Turkish giants this summer. The 26-year-old striker has made a decent start to the 2024/25 campaign registering 14 goals and six assists in 18 appearances across all competitions.
Vladyslav Vanat (Dynamo Kyiv)
Vladyslav Vanat has established himself as one of the key players for Dynamo Kyiv this season who has netted 13 goals in 28 appearances across all competitions.
Galatasaray vs Dynamo Kyiv Prediction
The Turkish giants have made a phenomenal start to their domestic league and remain unbeaten in 19 games. Okan Buruk’s side remain unbeaten at home this season and are coming off a 1-1 draw with Hatayspor in their latest game. Galatasaray are seeking a third consecutive Super Lig title and are entering this European tie with an unbeaten record.
As for Dynamo Kyiv, they have been the worst-performing team in the Europa League as they are sitting at the bottom of the table with zero points. But the league leaders are topping the Ukrainian Premier League and are coming off a 4-1 win over CSKA 1948 in their latest club friendly. They are on the brink of an early exit after losing each of their six Europa League games.
Predicted Score: Galatasaray 1-2 Dynamo Kyiv
Where to Watch Galatasaray vs Dynamo Kyiv Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | CBS and TUDN |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is Galatasaray vs Dynamo Kyiv?
The Galatasaray vs Dynamo Kyiv game will be played on 21st January at Rams Park.
Q. Where to watch Galatasaray vs Dynamo Kyiv live for free?
The game between Galatasaray and Dynamo Kyiv can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Galatasaray vs Dynamo Kyiv?
The predicted score for Galatasaray vs Dynamo Kyiv is 1-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Galatasaray vs Dynamo Kyiv?
The two sides have never faced each other only once. Dynamo Kyiv won that tie with a 3-1 margin.