Dynamo Kyiv vs. Sturm Graz: Preview and betting tips

Dynamo Kyiv, after eliminating Fenerbahçe Istanbul, will welcome Sturm Graz of Austria in the third round of the Champions League on Wednesday. They will be the clear favourites, what to expect from the match and what to bet on?

Dynamo struggled against Fenerbahce in the second preliminary round, eventually celebrating their progress after extra time. In any case, they will be the clear favourite on Wednesday, they have incomparable experience in the Champions League compared to their opponents.

Sturm Graz surprisingly finished second in the league last year, which secured them at least the Europa League. In addition, they beat champions Salzburg to start the new season and are in third place with four points after two rounds.

Viktor Tsygankov is the main star in the away camp, the Ukrainian international scored eleven goals and assisted three times last season. Offensive midfielder Vitaliy Buyalskyi is also doing well, with nine shots in addition to five assists.

The visitors are led by Rasmus Höjlund, the 19-year-old Danish forward and U21 international has scored four times and assisted twice. Offensive midfielder Manprit Sarkaria scored three goals and assisted on two others.

The Dynamo rely on a solid defense, scoring more than once in only one of their last three games and averaging 0.5 goals per game in the league last season.

Sturm Graz, on the other hand, shines in attack, scoring more than once in three of their last four games, even scoring once in the Cup.

Considering the form of Dynamo’s defence, home advantage and experience in cup games, I think the home side will win.