Metalist 1925 and Shakhtar Donetsk face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 Ukrainian Premier League season. The game takes place at Oblasny SportKomplex Metalist on Sunday, 16/08/2026, at 13:30 (UK Time).
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APWin predictions for Metalist 1925 vs Shakhtar Donetsk
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Zhovto-Syni preview
Metalist 1925 comes into the match having played 2 games in the Ukrainian Premier League so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 12 draws, and 6 losses.
Metalist 1925's attack has scored 38 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.19.
The offence system of Metalist 1925 is led by Peter Mandela Itodo as the top scorer of the season. The nigerian midfielder has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Denis Antyukh, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 1.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 22 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 0.69.
Shakhtar preview
On the other hand, Shakhtar Donetsk comes into the match having played 2 games in the Ukrainian Premier League so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 34 wins, 12 draws, and 6 losses.
Shakhtar Donetsk's attack has scored 114 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, averaging 3.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.19.
The offence system of Shakhtar Donetsk is led by Lassina Traore as the top scorer of the season. The burkinabé forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Pedrinho, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 41 goals conceded in 52 matches, resulting in an average of 0.79.
Head to head: Metalist 1925 vs Shakhtar Donetsk
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Metalist 1925
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D D |
1.6 |
| Home | W D D L W |
1.6 |
| Away | L W D D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 1 | 4 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 0 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.87 | 0.92 |
|
xGA
|
0.82 | 0.63 | 1.01 |
Shakhtar Donetsk
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W L W L W |
1.8 |
| Away | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Scored | 3.5 | 5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
2.04 | 2 | 2.07 |
|
xGA
|
0.38 | 0.32 | 0.44 |
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