Shakhtar Donetsk and LNZ Cherkasy face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 Ukrainian Premier League season. The game takes place at Lviv Arena on Sunday, 20/09/2026, at 16:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Shakhtar vs LNZ Cherkasy, 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.

APWin predictions for Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy

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APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Shakhtar Donetsk win or draw

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So based on recent form and other factors, we feel confident enough in Shakhtar Donetsk's ability to avoid defeat to make Shakhtar Donetsk win or draw our top betting tip for this match.

Shakhtar preview

Shakhtar Donetsk comes into the match having played 6 games in the Ukrainian Premier League so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 37 wins, 13 draws, and 7 losses.

Shakhtar Donetsk's attack has scored 120 goals during this period. Out of this total, 12 goals were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.11.

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 4 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 45 goals conceded in 57 matches, resulting in an average of 0.79.

Shakhtar Donetsk

Chornomorets

PSV

Shakhtar Donetsk

Karpaty

Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk

Polessya

Metalist 1925

Shakhtar Donetsk

LNZ Cherkasy preview

On the other hand, LNZ Cherkasy comes into the match having played 6 games in the Ukrainian Premier League so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 10 draws, and 8 losses.

LNZ Cherkasy's attack has scored 44 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, averaging 0.83 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.16.

The offence system of LNZ Cherkasy is led by Prosper Soporuchi Obah as the top scorer of the season. The nigerian midfielder has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Denys Kuzyk, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.83 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 22 goals conceded in 38 matches, resulting in an average of 0.58.

LNZ Cherkasy

Obolon-Brovar

Dynamo Kyiv

LNZ Cherkasy

LNZ Cherkasy

Veres

LNZ Cherkasy

Chornomorets

Karpaty

LNZ Cherkasy

Head to head: Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.