Match Overview and Key Details

The decisive second leg of the UEFA Europe League 2025/26 qualification playoff will feature Dynamo Kyiv (Ukraine) taking on Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel). This pivotal match is scheduled for August 28 at the Arena Lublin in Poland. Maccabi Tel Aviv holds a significant advantage, having won the first leg with a score of 3:1. This preview offers a detailed prediction, betting insights, coefficients, and statistical analysis for the Dynamo Kyiv vs Maccabi Tel Aviv encounter.

Referee Profile: Nikola Dabanović

The match will be officiated by Nikola Dabanović from Montenegro.

Here are some key statistics for the referee’s international performances during the 2024/2025 – 2025/26 seasons:

Matches officiated: 11 (International fixtures, 2024/2025 – 2025/26);

Total yellow cards shown (including second yellows): 34;

Average yellow cards per match: 3.1;

Total red cards shown: 1;

Average fouls per match: 21;

Penalty awards rate: 9%.