Preview: Noah Faces Dynamo Kyiv in Europa Conference League Clash

KYIV, Ukraine (Interstat) — A surging Noah side will look to continue its recent momentum against a struggling Dynamo Kyiv when the teams meet in UEFA Europa Conference League play on Thursday.

The match at Kyiv’s Olympic Stadium pits an Armenian club gaining confidence against a Ukrainian giant mired in a disappointing European campaign.

Noah (3-5-5) arrives following a crucial 2-1 home victory over Legia Warsaw on Dec. 11, a result that snapped a three-match winless streak in all competitions. That performance highlighted the team’s resilience, a trait they will need on the road against more experienced opposition.

Their form has been inconsistent, however, with just one win in their previous six matches before the Legia game. Key results include a 3-2 home loss to Yerevan on Dec. 6 and a 1-1 draw at Aberdeen on Nov. 27.

Dynamo Kyiv (1-6), in stark contrast, has found European competition particularly difficult. The Ukrainian powerhouse is on a five-match losing streak in continental play, most recently falling 2-1 at Fiorentina on Dec. 11. Their lone victory was a 6-0 rout of Zrinjski on Nov. 6, which has been the sole bright spot in a campaign featuring heavy defeats to clubs like Omonoia (2-0), Samsunspor (3-0) and Crystal Palace (2-0).

The historical disparity between the clubs is vast, but current trajectories suggest a potentially tight encounter. Dynamo Kyiv will be desperate to leverage home advantage and salvage pride from their European season, while Noah sees a chance to capitalize on an opponent’s poor form.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the match is projected to end in a 2-1 victory for the visiting Noah side. Such an outcome would mark a significant upset and further extend Dynamo Kyiv’s European frustrations.

Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. The match will be televised across Europe on UEFA’s broadcast partners.