Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar Donetsk face each other on Sunday 05.03.2026, at 16:00 (UK Time), in a Ukrainian Premier League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Dynamo Kyiv's home ground, the Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Football Club Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Dynamo Kyiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk
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Over 1.5 Goals
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Dynamo Kyiv preview
Dynamo Kyiv heads into the match with the following record in the Ukrainian Premier League: in 25 matches, Football Club Dynamo Kyiv secured 14 victories, 5 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.88 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Football Club Dynamo Kyiv's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 19 victories so far.
Dynamo Kyiv has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 75 goals, of which 58 were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, resulting in an average of 2.32 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Matviy Ponomarenko, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Oleksandr Pikhalonok has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, Dynamo Kyiv has conceded 31 goals in the Ukrainian Premier League (an average of 1.24 per game) and 46 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.24 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Shakhtar Donetsk preview
Shakhtar Donetsk comes into the game with 25 matches played so far in the Ukrainian Premier League. They have secured 18 victories, 6 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.4 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 28 wins, 12 draws, and 3 losses.
Shakhtar's attack has been highly effective, scoring 93 goals during this period. Of that total, 59 were netted in the Ukrainian Premier League, with an average of 2.36 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.16.
Shakhtar's offensive system is led by Eguinaldo de Sousa Lemos, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Alisson Santana Lopes da Fonseca. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 0.64 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 30 goals in 43 matches, averaging 0.7 per match.
Head to head: Dynamo Kyiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Dynamo Kyiv
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L L W |
1.8 |
| Home | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | W L W W L |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 58% | 54% |
| Goals | 3.56 | 2.92 | 4.15 |
| Scored | 2.32 | 2.08 | 2.54 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 0.83 | 1.62 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 50% | 77% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 33% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 17% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 42% | 62% |
|
xG
|
2 | 2.03 | 1.97 |
|
xGA
|
0.99 | 0.83 | 1.14 |
Shakhtar Donetsk
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W D |
2 |
| Home | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Away | W W D D W |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 72% | 85% | 58% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.23 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 2.36 | 2.62 | 2.08 |
| Conceded | 0.64 | 0.62 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 31% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 64% | 69% | 58% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 0% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 92% | 83% |
|
xG
|
2.01 | 2.16 | 1.86 |
|
xGA
|
0.78 | 0.76 | 0.8 |
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