Polessya and Shakhtar Donetsk face each other on Saturday 10.18.2025, at 16:00 (UK Time), in a Ukrainian Premier League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Polessya's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Polessya and Shakhtar Donetsk, 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 Polessya vs Shakhtar Donetsk
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Shakhtar Donetsk Win
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Polessya preview
Polessya heads into the match with the following record in the Ukrainian Premier League: in 8 matches, Poliski Vovky secured 5 victories, 0 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.88 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Polessya's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.
Polessya has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 31 goals, of which 14 were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.75 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Mykola Gayduchyk, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Borys Krushynskyi has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Polessya has conceded 8 goals in the Ukrainian Premier League (an average of 1 per game) and 26 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.3 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Shakhtar Donetsk preview
Shakhtar Donetsk comes into the game with 8 matches played so far in the Ukrainian Premier League. They have secured 5 victories, 2 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.13 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 8 draws, and 1 losses.
Shakhtar's attack has been highly effective, scoring 43 goals during this period. Of that total, 15 were netted in the Ukrainian Premier League, with an average of 1.88 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.87.
Shakhtar's offensive system is led by Kevin Santos Lopes de Macedo, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 4 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 8 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 18 goals in 23 matches, averaging 0.78 per match.
Head to head: Polessya vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Polessya
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W L |
1.88 |
| Home | W W L L |
1.5 |
| Away | W W L W |
2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 50% | 75% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 2.25 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.75 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.76 | 1.94 | 1.53 |
|
xGA
|
1.16 | 1.18 | 1.14 |
Away Team
Shakhtar Donetsk
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D W |
2.13 |
| Home | L W W |
2 |
| Away | W D W D W |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 67% | 60% |
| Goals | 2.88 | 2.67 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.88 | 1.33 | 2.2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.33 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 33% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 63% | 67% | 60% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 67% | 100% |
|
xG
|
2.02 | 2.33 | 1.83 |
|
xGA
|
1.02 | 1.17 | 0.93 |
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