Levi Rothermund
Dynamo Kyiv welcome Zilina to the Dynamo n.a. Valeriy Lobanovskyi stadium in Kyiv on June 24 for a pre-season friendly. Both clubs already have one game played in this June tournament phase, and both drew their respective openers. Dynamo drew 1-1 with Slavia Prague, a result that tells you more about the competitive level of these fixtures than any league table could. Zilina drew 1-1 with Opava. Neither side has won in their last three or more attempts, which makes this meeting genuinely hard to call.
Two players worth watching are Dynamo’s veteran winger Andriy Yarmolenko, who picked up an assist in the Slavia Prague draw and still carries real creative threat from midfield, and Zilina’s attacking setup under coach Pavol Stano, which has shown it can score goals against quality opposition — three past Michalovce and three past Kosice in recent weeks.
Hot stat: Dynamo Kyiv have gone winless in three straight matches, all ending in draws, despite scoring three goals across those games. They are creating chances but not converting them at a rate that matches their season-long 60% win rate.
| 🏆 Tournament: | International Club Friendly 2026, June Phase |
| 🏟 Venue: | Dynamo n.a. Valeriy Lobanovskyi, Kyiv, Ukraine |
| 🗓️ Date: | 24.06.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 17:00 CEST |
Dynamo Kyiv vs Zilina Prediction
Dynamo Kyiv carry a significant home advantage in what is essentially a controlled pre-season environment. The bookmakers agree, pricing them at 58% probability of a win. Their year-long win rate of 60% supports that, and at home they will likely dominate possession and territory against a Zilina side that has been inconsistent this season, winning just 38% of their games in 2026.
The draw looks like the realistic alternative. Both teams have been stuck in a pattern of draws recently, and Zilina are not without attacking quality. Their 4-2-3-1 setup gives them a compact defensive shape and enough bodies in midfield to disrupt Dynamo’s 4-1-4-1 build-up play. We think Dynamo win, but a low-scoring game is the more likely scenario than a comfortable home rout.
Dynamo’s style in recent matches has involved a moderate foul count and disciplined card management — two yellow cards across their last five tracked games is relatively clean. Zilina, on the other hand, have shown some defensive aggression in their recent fixtures, particularly in losses, which can lead to set-piece opportunities for the home side. Corner kick numbers for Dynamo across recent games suggest they put consistent pressure from wide areas, averaging seven corners in their last tracked match alone.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Dynamo Kyiv to win & Under 3.5 Goals |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Under 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 7.5 |
Team Analysis
Dynamo Kyiv’s recent run has been mixed in terms of results, but the underlying performances show a team that is in decent shape for pre-season. They beat Kolos Kovalivka 2-1, SC Poltava 2-0, and Chernigiv 3-1 before the draw with Slavia Prague. Igor Kostyuk has been rotating his squad heavily, as you would expect in a friendly tournament, which explains some of the inconsistency. The Slavia Prague match in particular showed Dynamo can hold their own against higher-level opposition, even if they could not find the winning goal.
Zilina have had a rougher stretch. They lost to Podbrezova 0-2 and Spartak Trnava 0-1 in back-to-back games before the Opava draw. Their win over Kosice 3-1 and Michalovce 3-2 earlier in June shows they can produce attacking football, but those results came against weaker Slovakian league opposition. The Opava draw, which came just two days before this fixture, means Zilina will be playing on short rest, which is a real factor at this stage of pre-season when squads are not yet at peak fitness.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Dynamo Kyiv | Zilina |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Corner kicks | 7 | 5 |
| Pass accuracy (%) | 87 | 82 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
The only recorded head-to-head between these sides in this tournament phase ended 0-0 as a bookmakers projection entry, meaning there is very limited direct historical data to draw from. We are working primarily from recent form and squad quality here.
🚨Check out our dedicated Dynamo Kyiv vs Zilina stats page for more info.
Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability: Dynamo Kyiv the Favourite
- Moneyline Dynamo Kyiv 1.56 | Zilina 4.50
- Draw 4.10
- Over/Under Over 2.5 N/A | Under 2.5 N/A
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes N/A | No N/A
Dynamo at 1.56 is short but honestly not unreasonable given the home advantage, squad depth, and Zilina’s recent form. The draw at 4.10 offers genuine value if you believe the current run of stalemates for both teams continues. Zilina at 4.50 feels too long to ignore completely, but their away record and the short turnaround from the Opava game make it a risky pick. We lean toward Dynamo winning at 1.56, accepting the low return in exchange for what looks like the most probable outcome.
Zilina. Source: Official Facebook
Possible Starting Lineups
Dynamo Kyiv Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Ruslan Neshcheret
- DF: Vladyslav Dubinchak, Denys Popov, Taras Mykhavko, Vladyslav Zakharchenko
- MF: Nazar Voloshyn, Vitaliy Buyalskyi, Mykola Shaparenko, Andriy Yarmolenko, Oleksandr Karavaev
- FW: Matviy Ponomarenko
Dynamo will likely line up in their familiar 4-1-4-1, with Ruslan Neshcheret getting the start in goal after his 90-minute appearance against Slavia Prague. Denys Popov and Taras Mykhavko form a solid central defensive pairing, with Mykhavko also contributing a goal in the last outing. In midfield, Andriy Yarmolenko remains the key creative outlet, and his partnership with Vitaliy Buyalskyi, who provided an assist against Slavia, could be decisive. Matviy Ponomarenko leads the line and scored in the last match, making him the primary goal threat to watch.
Zilina Possible Starting Eleven
Zilina’s squad data for this tournament phase is limited. Coach Pavol Stano typically deploys a 4-2-3-1 shape, using two holding midfielders to protect the backline while giving the attacking trio freedom to press and create. Given the short turnaround from the Opava draw, rotation is expected. The players who featured against Opava may be rested, which could mean a significantly changed XI stepping out at the Lobanovskyi. Without confirmed lineup data, we expect Stano to prioritize fitness management over competitive intensity in this fixture.
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Dynamo Kyiv. Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
Dynamo Kyiv are the more organized side in this matchup, playing at home, with a stronger squad depth and a year-long win rate that is nearly double Zilina’s. Their last five matches show a team that scores regularly and, while they have drawn three straight, the quality of opposition in those draws — including Slavia Prague — was notably higher than what Zilina represents on paper.
Zilina arrive on short rest, with limited away data and a squad that has been inconsistent since May. They can score, but keeping Dynamo quiet for 90 minutes at the Lobanovskyi is a different task entirely. We think Dynamo Kyiv win this one by a single goal, with the match staying under 2.5 goals total. The corner market also looks interesting given Dynamo’s wide play patterns, and we would back over 7.5 corners as a secondary option.
