Fiorentina are a pragmatic side with a rich history, currently going through a downturn: their play has become laboured and they score few goals. Dynamo Kyiv are a team who create many chances but are inconsistent in their finishing. In this context, the match is likely to be tactical and tense, and it does not look like it will be an easy task for the favourites.
Fiorentina
Fiorentina's form has clearly dipped. In their last six matches they have four defeats and two draws. Their attacking efficiency has dropped: the key forward has not scored despite a decent number of promising attempts. The 3-5-2 system, the slow tempo and the attempts to dictate the game all function, but without quality in the final third they turn matches into a battle for possession rather than for chances. In two of their last three matches (in the Serie A and the Conference League) the hosts have failed to score.
Dynamo Kyiv
Dynamo Kyiv are a team of sharp surges: over their last five matches they have taken a total of 83 shots. This shows that they are not afraid to attack, even away from home. Problems in finishing and individual errors in defence often give the opponent opportunities. In their 4-3-3 shape the team create chances, win corners and shoot frequently, but they also make mistakes that can prove decisive. In away cup matches they cannot afford to surrender the initiative, otherwise Fiorentina will quickly close down the approaches to their penalty area.
Fiorentina vs Dynamo Kyiv Prediction
Given Fiorentina's downturn, their reluctance to open up, their problems with converting chances and Dynamo Kyiv's desire to attack – especially against the background of the recent change of head coach at the club – a scenario with few chances, a physical battle and decisive mistakes looks logical. It is unlikely that we should expect many goals: the hosts often play cautiously, while the visitors suffer from poor conversion.
