Ukrainian Premier League
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 - 13:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadion Livyi Bereh
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction & Stats - Ukrainian Premier League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk carries real history into this round of the Ukrainian Premier League.
The two sides meet on 16/08 (Sunday) at Stadion Livyi Bereh, 13:30 (UK time).
Read the Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 14-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Shakhtar Donetsk the side to beat, with roughly 17% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Ukrainian Premier League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv Preview
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv reach this fixture 2 match into their Ukrainian Premier League. Here is where Metalist 1925 Kharkiv stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
1.5 points per game
2 scored, at 1 a game
3 conceded, at 1.5 a game
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ramik Gadzhiev, 1 goals
Most assists: Ivan Kaliuzhnyi, 1 assists
Recent results — Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
10/08/2026 08:30
01/08/2026 08:30
24/05/2026 06:00
16/05/2026 06:00
12/05/2026 11:00
Shakhtar Donetsk: how they are travelling
Shakhtar Donetsk come in 2 matches into their Ukrainian Premier League.
Here is what Shakhtar have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
7 scored, at 3.5 a game
1 conceded, at 0.5 a game
Shakhtar, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kauã Elias Nogueira, 3 goals
Most assists: Alisson Santana Lopes da Fonseca, 2 assists
Recent results — Shakhtar
09/08/2026 08:30
03/08/2026 11:00
21/05/2026 08:30
17/05/2026 07:35
13/05/2026 11:45
The head-to-head favours Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk have generally come out ahead of Metalist 1925 Kharkiv in their recent meetings.
From 7 match(es):
Shakhtar Donetsk: 5 win(s)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 2
That trend is worth factoring into the Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction.
Form comparison Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 1 | 4 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 0 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.87 | 0.92 |
|
xGA
|
0.82 | 0.63 | 1.01 |
Away Team
Shakhtar Donetsk
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Scored | 3.5 | 5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.04 | 2 | 2.07 |
|
xGA
|
0.38 | 0.32 | 0.44 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Shakhtar Donetsk to Win
Simply put, we see Shakhtar Donetsk coming out on top in this match. Our betting tip is backed by their recent performances, their strong squad depth, and the good odds offered by bookmakers.
With current odds of 1.55 on the 1X2 market, this bet presents solid value and a good chance of success.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - 1X
The home team often holds the advantage in the Double Chance market, and that’s the case in this Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk clash. Our recommended bet is for Metalist 1925 Kharkiv to win or the match to end in a draw.
Our analysis shows Metalist 1925 Kharkiv as the superior side, giving them a strong chance to take all three points. But even if they don’t win outright, their ability to hold firm at home makes the 1X Double Chance bet a reliable option.
Fixture information - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Match: Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Competition: Ukrainian Premier League
Date: Sunday, 16/08/2026
Kick-off: 13:30 (UK time)
Venue: Stadion Livyi Bereh
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Stats
The statistics for Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.5
League: 2.57
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 43%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 71%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 56%
Cards
2
League: 3.14
Corners
8
League: 8.64
Home Team
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 1 | 4 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 0 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.87 | 0.92 |
|
xGA
|
0.82 | 0.63 | 1.01 |
Away Team
Shakhtar Donetsk
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Scored | 3.5 | 5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.04 | 2 | 2.07 |
|
xGA
|
0.38 | 0.32 | 0.44 |
Corners
7 / Match
+0% Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
7 / Match
Polessya
(4)
Veres
(5)(3)
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi
(5)
Kudrivka
Cards
1 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
1 / Match
Polessya
(1)
Veres
(1)(1)
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi
(1)
Kudrivka
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+250%
Shakhtar Donetsk is +250% better in terms of goals scored
3.5 / Match
Polessya
(1)
Veres
(1)(2)
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi
(5)
Kudrivka
Goals Conceded
1.5 / Match
+67%
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv condeded +67% more goals than Shakhtar Donetsk
0.5 / Match
Polessya
(3)
Veres
(0)(0)
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi
(1)
Kudrivka
Ukrainian Premier League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Karpaty
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Shakhtar Donetsk
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Polessya
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 4 |
Dynamo Kyiv
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
Zorya
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Hirnyk
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 10 |
Livyi Bereh
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 |
LNZ Cherkasy
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 12 |
Obolon-Brovar
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 13 |
Kudrivka
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 14 |
Chornomorets
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Kolos Kovalivka
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Veres
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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