Ukrainian Premier League
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 - 16:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Arena L'viv
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Prediction & Stats - Ukrainian Premier League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya carries real history into this round of the Ukrainian Premier League.
The two sides meet on 24/10 (Saturday) at Arena L'viv, 16:00 (UK time).
Read the Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya
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 Zorya call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Over 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 21-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Shakhtar Donetsk the side to beat, with roughly 74% 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 9 match into their Ukrainian Premier League. Here is where Shakhtar stand:
In this competition
8 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2.67 points per game
20 scored, at 2.22 a game
5 conceded, at 0.56 a game
Shakhtar, season-wide
9 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Luca Oliveira Meirelles, 3 goals
Most assists: Pedrinho, 2 assists
Recent results — Shakhtar Donetsk
17/10/2026 11:00
14/10/2026 15:00
09/10/2026 08:30
20/09/2026 11:00
14/09/2026 11:00
Zorya: how they are travelling
Zorya come in 9 matches into their Ukrainian Premier League.
Here is what Muzhyky have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost
1.56 points per game
12 scored, at 1.33 a game
13 conceded, at 1.44 a game
Muzhyky, season-wide
4 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ivan Nesterenko, 2 goals
Most assists: Kyrylo Dryshliuk, 1 assists
Recent results — Muzhyky
17/10/2026 06:00
12/10/2026 06:50
19/09/2026 08:30
13/09/2026 11:00
06/09/2026 08:30
The head-to-head favours Shakhtar Donetsk
Recent meetings have tended to go Shakhtar Donetsk's way against Zorya.
From 34 match(es):
Shakhtar Donetsk: 24 win(s)
Zorya: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 5
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya prediction.
Form comparison Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya
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
W
W
W
|
2.67 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
W
|
2.4 |
| Away |
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 89% | 80% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.78 | 3.2 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 2.22 | 2.4 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.56 | 0.8 | 0.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 56% | 40% | 75% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 20% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.72 | 1.91 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
0.75 | 0.75 | 0.76 |
Away Team
Zorya
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
D
D
|
1.56 |
| Home |
W
L
L
L
W
|
1.2 |
| Away |
W
D
D
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.78 | 2.8 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 40% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 40% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.31 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.04 | 0.81 | 1.34 |
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
Backing Shakhtar Donetsk to win the match is our top betting tip.
Heading into this clash with Zorya, Shakhtar Donetsk is set to be the favourite, thanks to their dominant home performances throughout the season.
👉 Prediction: Shakhtar Donetsk to Win the First Half
We expect the half-time market to offer great value in Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya.
Shakhtar Donetsk has often started strong, particularly at home, where they dominate possession early. This makes them an excellent pick to lead at half-time.
Fixture information - Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya
Match: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya
Competition: Ukrainian Premier League
Date: Saturday, 24/10/2026
Kick-off: 16:00 (UK time)
Venue: Arena L'viv
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Stats
The statistics for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.98
League: 2.5
Both Teams to Score
70%
League: 46%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
55%
League: 53%
Cards
3.05
League: 4.21
Corners
9.6
League: 9.16
Home Team
Shakhtar Donetsk
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.67 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
W
|
2.4 |
| Away |
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 89% | 80% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.78 | 3.2 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 2.22 | 2.4 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.56 | 0.8 | 0.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 56% | 40% | 75% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 20% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.72 | 1.91 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
0.75 | 0.75 | 0.76 |
Away Team
Zorya
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
D
D
|
1.56 |
| Home |
W
L
L
L
W
|
1.2 |
| Away |
W
D
D
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.78 | 2.8 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 40% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 40% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.31 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.04 | 0.81 | 1.34 |
Corners
8.33 / Match
+16% Corners / Match
Zorya received +16% more corners than Shakhtar Donetsk in the Ukrainian Premier League
9.66 / Match
Kolos Kovalivka
(7)
Veres
(13)
LNZ Cherkasy
(4)
Chornomorets
(1)
Karpaty
(3)
Polessya
(6)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
(3)(11)
Chornomorets
(8)
Livyi Bereh
(4)
Dynamo Kyiv
(4)
Bukovyna
(4)
Veres
(5)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
(4)
Polessya
Cards
1.33 / Match
+59% Cards / Match
Zorya received +59% more cards than Shakhtar Donetsk in the Ukrainian Premier League
2.11 / Match
Kolos Kovalivka
(1)
Veres
(3)
LNZ Cherkasy
(1)
Chornomorets
(1)
Karpaty
(3)
Polessya
(0)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
(1)(3)
Chornomorets
(1)
Livyi Bereh
(3)
Dynamo Kyiv
(4)
Bukovyna
(3)
Veres
(1)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
(1)
Polessya
Goals Scored
2.22 / Match
+67%
Shakhtar Donetsk is +67% better in terms of goals scored
1.33 / Match
Kolos Kovalivka
(2)
Veres
(3)
LNZ Cherkasy
(3)
Chornomorets
(2)
Karpaty
(2)
Polessya
(0)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
(1)(2)
Chornomorets
(3)
Livyi Bereh
(0)
Dynamo Kyiv
(1)
Bukovyna
(1)
Veres
(0)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
(2)
Polessya
Goals Conceded
0.56 / Match
+61%
Zorya condeded +61% more goals than Shakhtar Donetsk
1.44 / Match
Kolos Kovalivka
(1)
Veres
(0)
LNZ Cherkasy
(0)
Chornomorets
(0)
Karpaty
(1)
Polessya
(2)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
(0)(1)
Chornomorets
(1)
Livyi Bereh
(2)
Dynamo Kyiv
(1)
Bukovyna
(1)
Veres
(3)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
(1)
Polessya
Ukrainian Premier League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shakhtar Donetsk
|
9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 5 | 15 | 24 | 2.67 |
| 2 |
Polessya
|
9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 22 | 2.44 |
| 3 |
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
|
8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 2.25 |
| 4 |
Dynamo Kyiv
|
8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 2 |
| 5 |
Karpaty
|
9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
LNZ Cherkasy
|
9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 1.56 |
| 7 |
Zorya
|
9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 14 | 1.56 |
| 8 |
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi
|
9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 9 | 1 |
| 9 |
Veres
|
9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 9 | 1 |
| 10 |
Kolos Kovalivka
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 8 | 1 |
| 11 |
Bukovyna
|
9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 8 | 0.89 |
| 12 |
Livyi Bereh
|
8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 7 | 0.88 |
| 13 |
Obolon-Brovar
|
8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 7 | 0.88 |
| 14 |
Chornomorets
|
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 5 | 0.63 |
| 15 |
Hirnyk
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 5 | 0.71 |
| 16 |
Kudrivka
|
9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 5 | 0.56 |
Odds
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