Shakhtar Donetsk and SK Poltava face each other on Sunday 11.09.2025, at 17:00 (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 SK Poltava, 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 Shakhtar Donetsk vs SK Poltava
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Over 3.5 Goals
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Shakhtar Donetsk preview
Shakhtar Donetsk heads into the match with the following record in the Ukrainian Premier League: in 11 matches, Shakhtar secured 7 victories, 3 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.18 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Shakhtar Donetsk's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
Shakhtar Donetsk has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 53 goals, of which 22 were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kevin Santos Lopes de Macedo, who has found the back of the net 4 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 9 goals in the Ukrainian Premier League (an average of 0.82 per game) and 21 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.75 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
SK Poltava preview
SK Poltava comes into the game with 11 matches played so far in the Ukrainian Premier League. They have secured 1 victories, 3 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 0.55 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses.
SK Poltava's attack has been highly effective, scoring 15 goals during this period. Of that total, 10 were netted in the Ukrainian Premier League, with an average of 0.91 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.88.
SK Poltava's offensive system is led by Volodymyr Odariuk, the team's top scorer this season. The ukrainian midfielder has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Dmytro Plakhtyr. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 23 goals with an average of 2.09 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 35 goals in 17 matches, averaging 2.06 per match.
Head to head: Shakhtar Donetsk vs SK Poltava
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 L D |
2 |
| Home | W W W L L |
1.8 |
| Away | D W W D W |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 64% | 80% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.82 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.2 | 1.83 |
| Conceded | 0.82 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 40% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 64% | 60% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 0% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 82% | 80% | 83% |
|
xG
|
1.96 | 2.17 | 1.79 |
|
xGA
|
0.91 | 0.97 | 0.86 |
SK Poltava
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L L L |
0.4 |
| Home | D L L L W |
0.8 |
| Away | D L L D L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 9% | 20% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.91 | 1 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 2.09 | 2 | 2.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 60% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 20% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 82% | 40% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.04 | 0.89 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.85 | 1.88 | 1.83 |
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