At the start of the tournament Dynamo Kyiv has already lost three games – to Lazio (0:3), Hoffenheim (0:2) and Roma (0:1). The club cannot invite top legionnaires, and local players are not yet up to the European level. In the Ukrainian championship Dynamo are undefeated and together with Alexandria are leading in the standings.
Unlike Dynamo, Ferencvaros has already won one victory. The success in the match against Nice allows them to seriously expect to qualify for the knockout round of the tournament. Before that, the team lost to Anderlecht and Tottenham with the same score of 1:2. The minimal goal difference in unsuccessful games gives Ferencvaros an additional advantage over its rivals due to the specifics of the new Europa League format.
It is unlikely to expect a productive game in this match. Both teams do not concede much in their respective championships, and they also try to play carefully in defense and in European competitions. The first team to score a goal will close to their goal and defend the winning score.