Hamrun vs Dynamo Kyiv: UEFA Champions League Prediction (23.07.2025)

On July 23, 2025 at 00:00 WIB, the first leg of the UEFA Champions League qualification quarterfinal will take place between Hamrun of Malta and Dynamo Kyiv. Bookmakers consider the Ukrainian side to be the clear favorite. Let’s take a look at the current form of both teams and offer a prediction for the match.

Hamrun

Maltese clubs have never reached the main stage of European competitions, though they regularly take part in the qualification rounds. Hamrun came closest to achieving that milestone in 2022, when they knocked out Alashkert, Velež Mostar, and Levski Sofia in the Conference League qualifiers — only falling short in the final round against Partizan. This season, Hamrun began their European journey in the Champions League qualifiers and successfully passed the first round. The “Spartans” defeated Lithuanian side Žalgiris after an extended penalty shootout (11-10). However, the upcoming match promises to be much tougher. Hamrun will likely concede possession to the opponent and focus entirely on defense, hoping to capitalize on counterattacks and set-pieces.

Dynamo Kyiv

In recent years, the Ukrainian league has dropped in UEFA’s rankings, forcing even the national champions to begin their campaign from the early qualification stages. Dynamo Kyiv went unbeaten in domestic competition last season, but their recent friendly results raise concerns about their readiness for the new season. The team played six warm-up matches, winning only once — against Hungarian side Kisvárda. They drew twice (against West Bromwich and Corvinul) and lost to Osijek, Midtjylland, and Kisvárda in another encounter.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

There is no head-to-head history between these two teams. This will be their first-ever meeting.

Prediction

In the Hamrun vs Dynamo Kyiv match, the prediction favors the visitors. Despite Dynamo’s shaky preseason, the gap in quality between the two sides is significant. Under Oleksandr Shovkovskyi’s guidance, Dynamo are expected to use their experience to secure a convincing win and all but seal qualification in the first leg. Therefore, we suggest betting on Dynamo Kyiv to win with a –1.5 handicap at odds of 2.18.