Ukrainian Premier League
Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 - 16:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Arena L'viv
Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy Prediction & Stats - Ukrainian Premier League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy carries real history into this round of the Ukrainian Premier League.
The two sides meet on 20/09 (Sunday) at Arena L'viv, 16:00 (UK time).
Read the Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 0
Last updated on 18-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Shakhtar Donetsk the side to beat, with roughly 61% 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.
Shakhtar Donetsk Preview
Shakhtar Donetsk reach this fixture 6 match into their Ukrainian Premier League. Here is where Shakhtar stand:
In this competition
5 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2.5 points per game
12 scored, at 2 a game
4 conceded, at 0.67 a game
Shakhtar, season-wide
5 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Luca Oliveira Meirelles, 3 goals
Most assists: Alisson Santana Lopes da Fonseca, 2 assists
Recent results — Shakhtar Donetsk
14/09/2026 11:00
10/09/2026 12:45
05/09/2026 11:00
29/08/2026 11:00
16/08/2026 08:30
LNZ Cherkasy: how they are travelling
LNZ Cherkasy come in 6 matches into their Ukrainian Premier League.
Here is what LNZ Cherkasy have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost
1.33 points per game
5 scored, at 0.83 a game
5 conceded, at 0.83 a game
LNZ Cherkasy, season-wide
2 won, 4 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Talles Brener de Paula, 2 goals
Most assists: Alexander Drambayev, 1 assists
Recent results — LNZ Cherkasy
12/09/2026 06:00
06/09/2026 06:00
30/08/2026 08:30
16/08/2026 06:00
10/08/2026 11:00
The head-to-head favours Shakhtar Donetsk
Recent meetings have tended to go Shakhtar Donetsk's way against LNZ Cherkasy.
From 6 match(es):
Shakhtar Donetsk: 4 win(s)
LNZ Cherkasy: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 1
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy prediction.
Form comparison Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Shakhtar Donetsk
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Home |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 83% | 67% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 3.33 | 2 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.33 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.87 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
0.71 | 0.58 | 0.84 |
Away Team
LNZ Cherkasy
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
L
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 2.33 | 1 |
| Scored | 0.83 | 1.67 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 33% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.24 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
0.76 | 0.31 | 1.06 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Shakhtar Donetsk and LNZ Cherkasy have shown a preference for defensive football this season, often avoiding risky attacks.
With both teams likely to play carefully, we see under 2.5 goals as the best value bet for this match.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Our analysis suggests there is little separating Shakhtar Donetsk and LNZ Cherkasy in terms of overall quality. However, with the security of the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw is enough to land the bet, we see great value in backing LNZ Cherkasy.
With odds of 2.24, there’s solid potential for an upset, especially considering Shakhtar Donetsk’s recent struggles and LNZ Cherkasy’s form.
Fixture information - Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy
Match: Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy
Competition: Ukrainian Premier League
Date: Sunday, 20/09/2026
Kick-off: 16:00 (UK time)
Venue: Arena L'viv
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Stats
The statistics for Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.17
League: 2.25
Both Teams to Score
17%
League: 36%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 68%
Over 2.5+
33%
League: 45%
Cards
3.34
League: 3.75
Corners
7.67
League: 8.95
Home Team
Shakhtar Donetsk
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Home |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 83% | 67% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 3.33 | 2 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.33 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.87 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
0.71 | 0.58 | 0.84 |
Away Team
LNZ Cherkasy
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
L
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 2.33 | 1 |
| Scored | 0.83 | 1.67 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 33% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.24 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
0.76 | 0.31 | 1.06 |
Corners
7.17 / Match
+2% Corners / Match
Shakhtar Donetsk received +2% more corners than LNZ Cherkasy in the Ukrainian Premier League
7 / Match
Chornomorets
(1)
Karpaty
(3)
Polessya
(6)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
(3)
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi
(3)
Kudrivka
(5)(1)
Obolon-Brovar
(3)
Dynamo Kyiv
(2)
Veres
(7)
Chornomorets
(6)
Karpaty
(2)
Bukovyna
Cards
1.17 / Match
+71% Cards / Match
LNZ Cherkasy received +71% more cards than Shakhtar Donetsk in the Ukrainian Premier League
2 / Match
Chornomorets
(1)
Karpaty
(3)
Polessya
(0)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
(1)
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi
(1)
Kudrivka
(1)(3)
Obolon-Brovar
(2)
Dynamo Kyiv
(0)
Veres
(1)
Chornomorets
(3)
Karpaty
(3)
Bukovyna
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+141%
Shakhtar Donetsk is +141% better in terms of goals scored
0.83 / Match
Chornomorets
(2)
Karpaty
(2)
Polessya
(0)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
(1)
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi
(2)
Kudrivka
(5)(3)
Obolon-Brovar
(0)
Dynamo Kyiv
(0)
Veres
(2)
Chornomorets
(0)
Karpaty
(0)
Bukovyna
Goals Conceded
0.67 / Match
+19%
LNZ Cherkasy condeded +19% more goals than Shakhtar Donetsk
0.83 / Match
Chornomorets
(0)
Karpaty
(1)
Polessya
(2)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
(0)
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi
(0)
Kudrivka
(1)(1)
Obolon-Brovar
(0)
Dynamo Kyiv
(1)
Veres
(0)
Chornomorets
(3)
Karpaty
(0)
Bukovyna
Ukrainian Premier League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Polessya
|
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 2.5 |
| 2 |
Shakhtar Donetsk
|
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 2.5 |
| 3 |
Karpaty
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 4 |
Dynamo Kyiv
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 5 |
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 6 |
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 7 |
LNZ Cherkasy
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Zorya
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Bukovyna
|
6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 10 |
Veres
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 5 | 1 |
| 11 |
Hirnyk
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 5 | 1 |
| 12 |
Livyi Bereh
|
5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 13 |
Chornomorets
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 14 |
Obolon-Brovar
|
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | -10 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 15 |
Kolos Kovalivka
|
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 2 | 0.4 |
| 16 |
Kudrivka
|
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13 | -11 | 2 | 0.4 |
Odds
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