SK Poltava and Shakhtar Donetsk face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Ukrainian Premier League season. The game takes place at Stadion Zirka on Sunday, 10/05/2026, at 13:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for SK Poltava vs Shakhtar, 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 SK Poltava vs Shakhtar Donetsk
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Over 3.5 Goals
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SK Poltava preview
SK Poltava comes into the match having played 26 games in the Ukrainian Premier League so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 6 draws, and 18 losses, with an average of 0.46 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 6 draws, and 18 losses.
SK Poltava's attack has scored 23 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, averaging 0.88 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.88.
The offence system of SK Poltava is led by Volodymyr Odariuk as the top scorer of the season. The ukrainian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Volodymyr Odariuk, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 66 goals with an average of 2.54 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 66 goals conceded in 26 matches, resulting in an average of 2.54.
Shakhtar preview
On the other hand, Shakhtar Donetsk comes into the match having played 26 games in the Ukrainian Premier League so far. They have recorded 19 wins, 6 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.42 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 29 wins, 12 draws, and 5 losses.
Shakhtar Donetsk's attack has scored 97 goals during this period. Out of this total, 61 goals were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, averaging 2.35 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.11.
The offence system of Shakhtar Donetsk is led by Eguinaldo de Sousa Lemos as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 7 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 17 goals with an average of 0.65 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 36 goals conceded in 46 matches, resulting in an average of 0.78.
Head to head: SK Poltava vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
SK Poltava
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D L D |
0.6 |
| Home | D L D L L |
0.4 |
| Away | L D L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Goals | 3.42 | 3.46 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 0.88 | 0.92 | 0.85 |
| Conceded | 2.54 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
| Both Teams to Score | 54% | 46% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 4% | 8% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 46% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 27% | 15% | 38% |
|
xG
|
0.93 | 0.93 | 0.93 |
|
xGA
|
2.01 | 1.94 | 2.08 |
Shakhtar Donetsk
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L W W |
1.8 |
| Home | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Away | L W W W D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 73% | 85% | 62% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.23 | 2.77 |
| Scored | 2.35 | 2.62 | 2.08 |
| Conceded | 0.65 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 31% | 46% |
| Without Conceding | 62% | 69% | 54% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 0% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 27% | 92% | 77% |
|
xG
|
1.98 | 2.16 | 1.8 |
|
xGA
|
0.79 | 0.76 | 0.82 |
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