Metalist 1925 Kharkiv and Shakhtar Donetsk face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Ukrainian Premier League season. The game takes place at Oblasny SportKomplex Metalist on Saturday, 13/09/2025, at 16:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

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Over 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Shakhtar Donetsk win or draw

Shakhtar Donetsk has been a thorn in the side of many teams of late, and even away from home, they are quite a dangerous opponent for anyone. So as they travel to face Metalist 1925 Kharkiv, our betting tip is Shakhtar Donetsk win or draw on the Double Chance market, which means they can either win or draw for the bet to win.

It would honestly not be that big of a surprise if Shakhtar Donetsk emerged victorious against Metalist 1925 Kharkiv given the quality they've shown, but claiming a point is a much more realistic goal.

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv preview

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv comes into the match having played 4 games in the Ukrainian Premier League so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.75 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses.

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's attack has scored 6 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.

The offense system of Metalist 1925 Kharkiv is led by Vladyslav Kalitvintsev as the top scorer of the season. The ukrainian midfielder has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Matvii Panchenko, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.75 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 3 goals conceded in 4 matches, resulting in an average of 0.75.

Shakhtar Donetsk preview

On the other hand, Shakhtar Donetsk comes into the match having played 4 games in the Ukrainian Premier League so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 5 draws, and 0 losses.

Shakhtar Donetsk's attack has scored 23 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.92.

The offense system of Shakhtar Donetsk is led by Kevin Santos Lopes de Macedo as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Alisson Santana Lopes da Fonseca, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.75 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 7 goals conceded in 12 matches, resulting in an average of 0.58.

Head to head: Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk 

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Home Team

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv Team Logo

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L D

1.75

Home W D

2

Away W L

1.5

Away Team

Shakhtar Donetsk Team Logo

Shakhtar Donetsk

Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W D W

2.5

Home W

3

Away W D W

2.33

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