Zorya and Shakhtar Donetsk face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Ukrainian Premier League season. The game takes place at Slavutych-Arena on Thursday, 23/04/2026, at 13:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Muzhyky 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 Zorya vs Shakhtar Donetsk
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Shakhtar Donetsk Win
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Muzhyky preview
Zorya comes into the match having played 23 games in the Ukrainian Premier League so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.39 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses.
Zorya's attack has scored 32 goals during this period. Out of this total, 32 goals were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, averaging 1.39 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.39.
The offence system of Zorya is led by Pylyp Budkivskyi as the top scorer of the season. The ukrainian forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Artem Slesar, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 30 goals with an average of 1.3 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 30 goals conceded in 23 matches, resulting in an average of 1.3.
Shakhtar preview
On the other hand, Shakhtar Donetsk comes into the match having played 23 games in the Ukrainian Premier League so far. They have recorded 16 wins, 6 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.35 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 25 wins, 12 draws, and 3 losses.
Shakhtar Donetsk's attack has scored 87 goals during this period. Out of this total, 54 goals were scored in the Ukrainian Premier League, averaging 2.35 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.18.
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 14 goals with an average of 0.61 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 28 goals conceded in 40 matches, resulting in an average of 0.7.
Head to head: Zorya vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Zorya
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D D W |
1.6 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Away | L D D L D |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 45% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.7 | 2.27 | 3.08 |
| Scored | 1.39 | 1.36 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.3 | 0.91 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 45% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 55% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 18% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 55% | 58% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.47 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.3 | 1.47 |
Shakhtar Donetsk
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D W W |
2.2 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Away | D D W W W |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 85% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.96 | 3.23 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 2.35 | 2.62 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 30% | 31% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 70% | 69% | 70% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 0% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 92% | 80% |
|
xG
|
2.02 | 2.14 | 1.87 |
|
xGA
|
0.75 | 0.76 | 0.73 |
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