Rubin Kazan clinched the title in domestic league last week and they are flying high at the moment. This is their two domestic championships in a row.

Dynamo Kiev on the other hand are in a good shape domestically, they beat rivals Shaktar Donetsk on the last matchday with a convincing 3-0 and coming to this match with in a good shape.

In the first game Dynamo Kiev beat Rubin Kazan after a great come back in the second half. In that match they seemed like a more balanced and determined team at the end.

Group F is open to any team at the moment. Therefore, the remaining matches will be played in a final mood.

Rubin Kazan’s title celebrations and relief is a question mark here. Right, these players are professionals and they are definately aware of the serious Champions League tournement but anyway, if you have a champions league match three days after that celebration day, it could be tricky no matter what.

There is an other factor to be underlined; Rubin Kazan have some quality players and in the transfer market they will be targeted as their domestic league is over, for sure. Some rumours already have it. The performance these players will show is a key factor while they have transfer deals in mind. This can go to both ways; Players might double their efforts or will keep it in a relaxed mood and just give an acceptable performance to avoid any potential injuries. My vote would go to the second option considering the similiar situations in the past.

By the way, The weather or pitch conditions will not be a disadvantage for Dynamo Kiev like it was for many teams travelled to Russia.

As for prediction; I am not expecting too many goals here but I will go for a double chance prediction in favor of Dynamo Kiev.

Prediction
Dynamo Kiev | X2 Double Chance
Extras
Draw at HT | Dynamo Kiev at FT
Goals | Under 2,5