Shakhtar Donetsk and Veres face each other on Friday 02.27.2026, at 13:30 (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 and Veres, 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 vs Veres
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Shakhtar Donetsk preview
Shakhtar Donetsk heads into the match with the following record in the Ukrainian Premier League: in 17 matches, Shakhtar secured 11 victories, 5 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.24 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Shakhtar's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 23 victories so far.
Shakhtar Donetsk has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 80 goals, of which 45 were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, resulting in an average of 2.65 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kauã Elias Nogueira, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. 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 12 goals in the Ukrainian Premier League (an average of 0.71 per game) and 25 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.68 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Veres preview
Veres comes into the game with 16 matches played so far in the Ukrainian Premier League. They have secured 5 victories, 6 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.31 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses.
Veres's attack has been highly effective, scoring 16 goals during this period. Of that total, 16 were netted in the Ukrainian Premier League, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.
Veres's offensive system is led by Vitaliy Boyko, the team's top scorer this season. The ukrainian midfielder has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Eren Aydın. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 1.19 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 19 goals in 16 matches, averaging 1.19 per match.
Head to head: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Veres
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 W W D |
2.2 |
| Home | W D W D W |
2.2 |
| Away | W D W W D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 65% | 78% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.35 | 4 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 2.65 | 3.11 | 2.13 |
| Conceded | 0.71 | 0.89 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 35% | 44% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 65% | 56% | 75% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 82% | 89% | 75% |
|
xG
|
2.05 | 2.23 | 1.85 |
|
xGA
|
0.81 | 0.85 | 0.76 |
Veres
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D D W |
1.6 |
| Home | W D W D D |
1.8 |
| Away | L D W D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 33% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.19 | 2 | 2.43 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.89 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 1.19 | 1.11 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 33% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 44% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 44% | 44% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 82% | 33% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.09 | 1.04 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.51 | 1.51 |
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