Preview: Fiorentina Hosts Dynamo Kyiv in Europa Conference League Clash

FLORENCE, Italy (Interstat) — Fiorentina looks to regain its footing in European competition when it hosts Ukraine’s FC Dynamo Kyiv in a UEFA Europa Conference League group stage match on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025.

The Italian side, playing at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, enters the contest amid a difficult run of form. Fiorentina has lost three consecutive matches across all competitions, including a 3-1 defeat at Sassuolo in Serie A last Saturday and a 1-0 home loss to AEK in this competition on Nov. 27. Manager Vincenzo Italiano’s squad has secured just one victory in its last nine outings.

Dynamo Kyiv arrives in Italy after a disappointing 2-0 away loss to AS Omonoia on Nov. 27, which complicated its position in the group. The Ukrainian club’s European campaign has been inconsistent, marked by a commanding 6-0 win over Zrinjski but also heavy away defeats to Samsunspor (3-0) and Crystal Palace (2-0).

The historical context adds weight to the fixture. This will be the first competitive meeting between the two clubs, bringing a storied Italian side against one of Eastern Europe’s most decorated teams.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Fiorentina is projected to edge Thursday’s contest with a 2-1 victory. The model likely factors in Fiorentina’s home advantage and Dynamo’s struggles on the road in Europe this season, where they have been outscored 8-0 in their last three continental trips outside of Ukraine.

A positive result is crucial for both sides to maintain hopes of topping the group and securing a more favorable knockout round draw. For Fiorentina, it also represents a chance to build momentum before a busy domestic schedule resumes Sunday against Verona. Dynamo Kyiv’s next match is a decisive return leg against group opponent Noah on Dec. 18.

The match kicks off at 9 p.m. local time (2000 GMT) in Florence.