Polessya 3-1 Dynamo Kyiv: result and AI prediction
Polessya – Dynamo Kyiv, Premier League, Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM (GMT). Venue: Tsentralnyi Stadion
Polessya is #2 in the table (19 pts) and Dynamo Kyiv #3 (16 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. Polessya is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Dynamo Kyiv is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Polessya averages 2.1 goals per match this season. Dynamo Kyiv has kept 4 clean sheets in 7 matches.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
This is an early high-stakes meeting between the sides immediately below the league summit. Polessya bring stronger recent domestic momentum and regain two useful options, but must cope without Leandro Andrade’s wing threat. Dynamo arrive prepared but with a far more disruptive list of reported absences, especially in goal and midfield. The home crowd and Polessya’s response to their Bukovyna setback give them a clear emotional edge, while Dynamo’s recent head-to-head authority keeps the contest finely balanced.
Head-to-head analysis
Dynamo have not lost in the recent competitive league series against Polessya, including a win in the latest meeting at Tsentralnyi Stadion. Polessya therefore need to break a pattern in which Dynamo have generally handled this matchup well.
Injuries and absences
Polessya lose Andrade’s direct wing threat, but the returns of Krushynskyi and Andriievskyi substantially improve Rotan’s options. Dynamo’s reported goalkeeper and midfield absences are more structurally damaging, particularly if Shaparenko is not cleared to play.
Form (last 5)
Polessya vs Dynamo Kyiv stats
| Polessya | Dynamo Kyiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 8 | 7 |
| Goals scored | 17 | 10 |
| Goals conceded | 7 | 5 |
| Clean sheets | 3 | 4 |
Last meetings
- 2026-03-08Polessya 1-2 Dynamo Kyiv
- 2025-08-31Dynamo Kyiv 4-1 Polessya
- 2025-05-09Polessya 0-0 Dynamo Kyiv
- 2024-11-10Dynamo Kyiv 2-1 Polessya
- 2024-04-21Dynamo Kyiv 3-0 Polessya
- 2023-10-06Polessya 3-2 Dynamo Kyiv

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