Shakhtar Donetsk and Hirnyk face each other on Monday 12.01.2025, at 16:00 (UK Time), in a Ukrainian Premier League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Shakhtar Donetsk's home ground, the Lviv Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Shakhtar Donetsk and Hirnyk, 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.
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Shakhtar Donetsk preview
Shakhtar Donetsk heads into the match with the following record in the Ukrainian Premier League: in 13 matches, Shakhtar secured 9 victories, 3 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.31 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Shakhtar Donetsk's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 20 victories so far.
Shakhtar Donetsk has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 68 goals, of which 35 were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, resulting in an average of 2.69 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kauã Elias Nogueira, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Alisson Santana Lopes da Fonseca has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Shakhtar Donetsk has conceded 10 goals in the Ukrainian Premier League (an average of 0.77 per game) and 23 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.74 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Hirnyk preview
Hirnyk comes into the game with 13 matches played so far in the Ukrainian Premier League. They have secured 6 victories, 3 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.62 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 10 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.
Hirnyk's attack has been highly effective, scoring 35 goals during this period. Of that total, 22 were netted in the Ukrainian Premier League, with an average of 1.69 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.84.
Hirnyk's offensive system is led by Gleiker Teodoro Mendoza Barrios, the team's top scorer this season. The venezuelan midfielder has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Gleiker Teodoro Mendoza Barrios. The midfielder has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 1.62 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 31 goals in 19 matches, averaging 1.63 per match.
Head to head: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Hirnyk
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Shakhtar Donetsk
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W D |
2.31 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.5 |
| Away | W D W D W |
2.14 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 69% | 83% | 57% |
| Goals | 3.46 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.69 | 3 | 2.43 |
| Conceded | 0.77 | 1 | 0.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 50% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 62% | 50% | 71% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 0% | 14% |
| 1st to Score | 85% | 83% | 86% |
|
xG
|
2.08 | 2.28 | 1.91 |
|
xGA
|
0.85 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
Hirnyk
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D L W |
1.62 |
| Home | D D W L W |
1.83 |
| Away | L L W D W |
1.43 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 50% | 43% |
| Goals | 3.31 | 3 | 3.57 |
| Scored | 1.69 | 1.83 | 1.57 |
| Conceded | 1.62 | 1.17 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 67% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 17% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 17% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 85% | 67% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.64 | 1.24 |
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xGA
|
1.94 | 1.49 | 2.27 |
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