AS Roma vs Dynamo Kyiv Prediction 24.10.2024 | Europa League

• Competition: UEFA Europa League
• Date: Thursday, 24th, October 2024
• Kickoff: 17:45 UK / 18:45 CEST
• Venue: Stadio Olimpico (Rome)

AS Roma will hope to claim their first win of the new-look Europa League campaign when they take on Dynamo Kyiv at the Stadio Olimpico this Thursday.

Giallorossi’s slow start to the 2024-25 season, with just two victories from their 10 games in all competitions, puts pressure on Ivan Juric to boost his team's morale swiftly, or he could face the same outcome as Daniele De Rossi before him. The Croatian manager will especially focus on improving the Europa League campaign, as he has only guided his team to one point from the first two league-phase outings, with a well-earned 1-1 draw following a shocking one-goal defeat to Elfsborg in Sweden.

On the other side of the pitch, Dynamo Kyiv continued their outstanding league campaign over the weekend as they thrashed Obolon 5-1 away from home, keeping their lead at the top of the table, but just two points clear of their closest title challengers Oleksandriya. While they are enjoying a stellar campaign in the Ukrainian top flight, their situation on the European stage looks deeply concerning, as the Blue and Whites were left empty-handed in both of their opening matches, conceding five unanswered goals to Lazio and Hoffenheim.

AS Roma vs Dynamo Kyiv Betting Tips: AS ROMA TO WIN

It is undeniable that Dynamo Kyiv enters this match with more momentum than AS Roma, but we believe this won’t stop the Italian side from securing their first win of the tournament, especially as manager Ivan Juric is eager to hold onto his position at the helm of the Italian giants. Despite going winless in their last three games (D2 L1), AS Roma will be hopeful of bouncing back from their current poor run as both of their victories this season have come on home turf, giving them confidence for another strong showing.

Moreover, the Giallorossi demonstrated their superiority the last time they locked horns with Dynamo Kyiv, beating them 2-0 at home and registering a strong 4-1 victory away during their group stage encounters in the 2007 Champions League. It’s true that many years have passed since their last encounter, but we believe Roma still have a stronger squad on paper than the Ukrainian club, and we expect them to prove that on the field come Thursday. In addition, Dynamo Kyiv have faced difficulties in carrying their outstanding domestic performance into European competitions, and there are slim chances that they will finally ignite their Europa League campaign, as we expect AS Roma to assert their authority with a narrow victory.