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.

PolessyaPolessya
Final score3 - 1
Dynamo KyivDynamo Kyiv
AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 3-1✓ Correct outcome

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)

PolessyaLeague position #2 · 19 ptsW W D
Dynamo KyivLeague position #3 · 16 ptsW W W

Polessya vs Dynamo Kyiv stats

PolessyaDynamo Kyiv
Played87
Goals scored1710
Goals conceded75
Clean sheets34

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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