SL Benfica v Dynamo Kyiv - UEFA Champions League Play-Off Second LegDynamo Kyiv will host AEK Larnaca at Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Stadium in their UEFA Europa League Group B clash on Thursday.The Ukrainian representatives will hope to return to winning ways after a tepid start to their group campaign in Istanbul last week. Dynamo Kyiv returned with a 2-1 defeat against Fenerbahçe but certain parallels offer a more positive perspective for Bilo-syni. They played with confidence and didn’t look like a visiting team in front of a 40,000-strong crowd. The Ukrainians even held the hosts to a 1-1 draw until the 90th minute. A repeat of such bravery in Krakow could give them an easy pass over AEK Larnaca.AEK Larnaca also lost their opener 2-1, but at home to visiting Rennes of France. That puts them in a difficult situation as they travel to Poland where Dynamo Kyiv are playing their home games due to the crisis. The Cypriot team had a bright run in the previous rounds, defeating Serbia’s Partizan and Ukrainian side Dnipro-1 to reach the group stage. However, the Rennes challenge exposed some weaknesses in the Kitrinoprasinoi set-up, mostly in midfield. Improving ball possession and offensive build-up will be crucial against Dynamo.We expect a fierce contest as the two teams are desperate for points to avoid early elimination from the group stage.FC Dynamo Kyiv@DynamoKyivГеоргій Бущан отримав травму колінаЯк стало відомо після матчу «Фенербахче» - «Динамо», голкіпер «біло-синіх» отримав травму колінного суглобу під час гри.За попередніми даними клубних лікарів у Георгія підозра на травму меніска. Голкіпер може бути поза грою близько місяця.604Георгій Бущан отримав травму колінаЯк стало відомо після матчу «Фенербахче» - «Динамо», голкіпер «біло-синіх» отримав травму колінного суглобу під час гри.За попередніми даними клубних лікарів у Георгія підозра на травму меніска. Голкіпер може бути поза грою близько місяця. https://t.co/NvkOY7bjYqDynamo Kyiv vs AEK Larnaca Head-to-Head The two teams will be facing off against each other for the first time in any competition.Dynamo Kyiv form guide (all competitions): W-L-L-L-LAEK Larnaca form guide (all competitions): W-L-L-D-WDynamo Kyiv vs AEK Larnaca NewsDynamo KyivDynamo Kyiv’s injury list is longer than any other side in the competition. Six players are currently unfit for game action. They include goalkeepers Georgiy Bushchan and Ruslan Neshcheret; defenders Volodymyr Kostevych and Denys Popov; midfielder Mykola Shaparenko and forward Vladyslav SupryagaAEK Larnaca@AEKLARNACATeams are out for the second half. Let's go, AEK! #AEKREN #UEL #MD17Teams are out for the second half. Let's go, AEK! 👊 #AEKREN #UEL #MD1 https://t.co/rI0mtMdMs5Injury: Georgiy Bushchan, Ruslan Neshcheret, Volodymyr Kostevych, Denys Popov, Mykola Shaparenko and Vladyslav Supryaga.Doubtful: None.Suspension: None.Unavailable: None.AEK LarnacaGoalkeeper Andreas Paraskevas has been sidelined with a ruptured cruciate ligament while right winger Bruno Gama will sit out the clash after an Achilles tendon surgery.Injury: Andreas Paraskevas, Bruno Gama.Doubtful: None.Suspension: NoneUnavailable: None.Dynamo Kyiv vs AEK Larnaca Predicted XlsDynamo Kyiv (4-3-3): Denys Boiko (GK), Illia Zabarnyi, Oleksandr Tymchyk, Mykyta Burda, Kostiantyn Vivcharenko, Serhiy Sydorchuk, Denys Harmash, Vitaliy Buyalskiy, Volodymyr Shepelev, Viktor Tsygankov, Vladyslav KabaevAEK Larnaca (4-2-3-1): Kenan Piric (GK), Nikos Englezou, Mikel Gonzalez, Ismael Casas Casado, Hrvoje Milicevic, Luis Gustavo, Imad Faraj, Oier, Victor Olatunji, Adam Gyurcso, Ivan Trickovski$1,000 Risk-Free Bet at FanDuel SBDynamo Kyiv vs AEK Larnaca PredictionThe hosts’ flurry of injuries will unlikely deplete the squad due to their solid bench strength.We expect Dynamo Kyiv to win thanks to strong teamwork and determination.Prediction: Dynamo Kyiv 2-1 AEK Larnaca