Karpaty and Shakhtar Donetsk face each other on Saturday 09.05.2026, at 16:00 (UK Time), in a Ukrainian Premier League 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Karpaty's home ground, the Stadion Ukrajina.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Karpaty 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 Karpaty vs Shakhtar Donetsk
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Karpaty preview
Karpaty heads into the match with the following record in the Ukrainian Premier League: in 4 matches, Karpaty secured 3 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Karpaty's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 13 victories so far.
Karpaty has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 51 goals, of which 11 were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, resulting in an average of 2.75 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Bruno Roberto Pereira da Silva, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Denis Miroshnichenko has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Karpaty has conceded 2 goals in the Ukrainian Premier League (an average of 0.5 per game) and 33 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.97 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Shakhtar Donetsk preview
Shakhtar Donetsk comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the Ukrainian Premier League. They have secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.25 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 35 wins, 12 draws, and 7 losses.
Shakhtar's attack has been highly effective, scoring 115 goals during this period. Of that total, 8 were netted in the Ukrainian Premier League, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.13.
Shakhtar's offensive system is led by Lassina Traore, the team's top scorer this season. The burkinabé forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Pedrinho. The forward has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.75 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 43 goals in 54 matches, averaging 0.8 per match.
Head to head: Karpaty vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Karpaty
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W L |
2 |
| Home | W W L W D |
2 |
| Away | D W D L W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 2.75 | 3 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.17 | 1.5 | 0.84 |
|
xGA
|
0.93 | 1.44 | 0.41 |
Shakhtar Donetsk
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Home | L W L W L |
1.2 |
| Away | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 4 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.7 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
0.84 | 0.59 | 1.08 |
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