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PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv Stats: Head-to-Head and Historical Context

PAOK host Dynamo Kyiv at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki on 30 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:45 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. This second-leg tie comes in the early stages of the 2026 European campaign but already carries significant weight, with progression to the next qualifying phase on the line. For anyone studying PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv stats, this fixture offers a clear test of how the Greek side handle European pressure at home against a traditionally strong Ukrainian club.

The first leg in Kyiv has already shaped the narrative of this showdown, and the return in Greece will determine who advances. With only a narrow margin separating the sides so far, the stakes are high: a place in the subsequent Europa League qualifying round and the financial and sporting benefits that come with it. In this context, PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv stats and trends around goals, defensive solidity, and current European form are particularly relevant for assessing the balance of power before kick-off.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that PAOK and Dynamo Kyiv have met once so far in the 2026 UEFA Europa League qualifiers.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • PAOK wins: 1
  • Draws: 0
  • Dynamo Kyiv wins: 0

PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv Timeline & Historical Context

The PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv timeline in competitive action currently consists of a single, high-stakes encounter in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the 2026 UEFA Europa League. On 23 July 2026, the sides faced off at Valeriy Lobanovskyi in Kyiv, setting the tone for this emerging European matchup.

In that first leg on 23 July 2026, Dynamo Kyiv were the home side and PAOK the visitors. The Ukrainian club went into the break trailing after an open first half that ended 1-2, with PAOK taking control of the tie early. The full-time score finished Dynamo Kyiv 2–3 PAOK in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round, giving the Greek side a crucial away win and an aggregate advantage heading into the return leg in Thessaloniki.

With only this one fixture on record, the rivalry is still in its infancy. However, the nature of that 3–2 away victory for PAOK hints at a matchup characterised by attacking intent and defensive vulnerability on both sides. As more games are added to the PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv timeline, this first meeting in Kyiv will stand as the reference point for how the tactical battle and psychological edge initially developed between the clubs.

PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is currently based on that single Europa League qualifier, but it already offers some useful statistical markers.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: PAOK 3 - 2 Dynamo Kyiv
  • Average Goals per Match: PAOK 3.00 vs Dynamo Kyiv 2.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At PAOK's stadium: 0 matches played here — PAOK won 0 (as home side), Dynamo Kyiv won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Dynamo Kyiv's stadium: 1 match played here — Dynamo Kyiv won 0 (as home side), PAOK won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 23 July 2026: Dynamo Kyiv 2–3 PAOK (Half-time: 1–2) – UEFA Europa League, 2nd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 PAOK Matches Results and Stats

For PAOK, the available record in the 2026 UEFA Europa League is limited to their opening qualifier, but it is an encouraging start. In their only match so far, they produced a 3–2 away win at Dynamo Kyiv, underlining their attacking potency on the road while also showing some defensive frailty by conceding twice. Season to date in this Europa League campaign, PAOK have a perfect win rate, have not failed to score, and have been involved in a high-scoring contest, suggesting an aggressive, front-foot approach under European pressure.

  • Recent Results Summary: Season to date in UEFA Europa League: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Last 5 Dynamo Kyiv Matches Results and Stats

Dynamo Kyiv come into the second leg with a broader early-season sample in the UEFA Europa League. Season to date, they have played 3 matches in the competition, with 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 defeat. They have scored 3 goals and conceded 3, reflecting a balanced goal difference but mixed outcomes. At home, Dynamo Kyiv’s record shows both a clean sheet and a loss (including the 2–3 reverse to PAOK), while away they have been solid defensively with no goals conceded. Overall, their Europa League form points to a side capable of keeping clean sheets but still searching for consistency in the final third.

  • Recent Results Summary: Season to date in UEFA Europa League: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

With only one direct meeting in the books, the historical sample between PAOK and Dynamo Kyiv is narrow but revealing. PAOK hold the edge in the head-to-head with a 3–2 away victory in Kyiv, giving them the only win and a positive goal difference of +1 in the matchup. The overall scoring pattern — 5 goals in a single game — points toward an open contest where both attacks can trouble the opposition. Season to date in the UEFA Europa League, PAOK have been perfect in their lone outing, while Dynamo Kyiv have shown a more mixed profile with one win, one draw, and one defeat, yet a balanced goal record. Taken together, the stats suggest PAOK enter the Toumba Stadium leg with both a psychological and numerical advantage, but Dynamo Kyiv’s ability to keep clean sheets in other matches means the tie remains competitive and tactically intriguing rather than settled.

PAOK vs Dynamo Kyiv H2H Statistics updated on 25 July 2026.

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