Following a lukewarm start to their Serie A campaign, Lazio will launch their European campaign with an away contest against Dynamo Kyiv.
Similar to the Champions League, EL has adopted a new format that sees all 36 clubs pitted in one group, adding a new twist to the tournament.
Dynamo Kyiv vs Lazio Kick-Off Time, Location & Where to Watch
The Europa League clash between Dynamo Kyiv and Lazio kicks off at 21:00 CET on Wednesday 24th September. Due to the situation in Ukraine, the encounter will take place at the Volksparkstadion stadium in Hamburg, Germany.
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Dynamo Kyiv Form Guide: Recent Results & Table Position
After missing out on the domestic league title last season by just two points, Dynamo Kyiv are eager to reclaim the throne from their arch-rivals Shakhtar Donetsk this term. The Ukrainian capital side has been almost flawless six rounds into the new season, collecting 16 points out of a possible 18.
Hence, Oleksandr Shovkovskyi’s men currently sit on top of the table, and they’ll be hoping to transmit their brilliant domestic form to the continental stage, even though they’ll face a daunting task ahead in the shape of Lazio.
Lazio Form Guide: Recent Results & Table Position
Following a summer revamp that saw senior players being replaced by younger profiles, Lazio are showing some positive signs under the guidance of Marco Baroni, but they remain far from the finished article. In the first five rounds of the Serie A campaign, they registered two wins, one draw and two defeats, placing them in an insufficient 8th place.
The Biancocelesti know there are several aspects to improve in their game, especially a leaky defense and a tendency to lose concentration during instances of the match. Nevertheless, a positive start in Europe would certainly boost their morale.
Dynamo Kyiv vs Lazio: Match Insights
- Lazio have the upper hand against Dynamo Kyiv in their European meetings, winning three of their four past contests and registering a draw. The Ukrainians have never prevailed in this fixture.
- Dynamo Kyiv have endured torrid times in the Europa League in the previous years. In their last 11 group-stage fixtures, they recorded five draws and six defeats.
- Lazio have a tendency to register draws in this competition. They did so in six of their last 12 outings while winning three and losing as many.
- Lazio have yet to keep a clean sheet since the start of the season.
Starting Lineups: Oleksandr Shovkovskyi & Marco Baroni’s Probable Selections
Dynamo Kyiv (4-3-3): Bushchan; Karavaev, Popov, Mykhavko, Dubinchak; Brazhko, Shaparenko, Pikhalyonok; Yarmolenko, Vanat, Kabayev
Lazio (4-2-3-1): Provedel; Marusic, Patric, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Rovella, Vecino; Tchaouna, Dele-Bashiru, Pedro; Dia