Shakhtar Donetsk and Karpaty face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Ukrainian Premier League season. The game takes place at Lviv Arena on Sunday, 22/02/2026, at 13:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Shakhtar vs Karpaty, based on a 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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Shakhtar Donetsk Win
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Shakhtar preview
Shakhtar Donetsk comes into the match having played 16 games in the Ukrainian Premier League so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 5 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.19 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 22 wins, 12 draws, and 2 losses.
Shakhtar Donetsk's attack has scored 77 goals during this period. Out of this total, 42 goals were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, averaging 2.63 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.14.
The offence system of Shakhtar Donetsk is led by Kauã Elias Nogueira as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 6 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 12 goals with an average of 0.75 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 25 goals conceded in 36 matches, resulting in an average of 0.69.
Karpaty preview
On the other hand, Karpaty comes into the match having played 16 games in the Ukrainian Premier League so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.19 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 11 draws, and 6 losses.
Karpaty's attack has scored 29 goals during this period. Out of this total, 20 goals were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, averaging 1.25 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.32.
The offence system of Karpaty is led by Bruno Roberto Pereira da Silva as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Denis Miroshnichenko, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 1.31 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 30 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 1.36.
Head to head: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty
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 D D W W |
2.19 |
| Home | W D W W W |
2.38 |
| Away | D W D W D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.38 | 4.13 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 2.63 | 3.13 | 2.13 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 63% | 50% | 75% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 81% | 88% | 75% |
|
xG
|
2.07 | 2.29 | 1.85 |
|
xGA
|
0.82 | 0.89 | 0.76 |
Karpaty
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D L W |
1.19 |
| Home | L W D L D |
0.88 |
| Away | L L D W W |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 13% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 3 | 2.13 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.31 | 1.75 | 0.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 63% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 81% | 25% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.74 | 1.97 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.34 | 1.44 |
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