Ukrainian Premier League
Zorya vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 - 16:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadion Dynamo im. Valery Lobanovsky (Kyjiv (Kiev))
Zorya vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv Prediction & Stats - Ukrainian Premier League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Zorya vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv carries real history into this round of the Ukrainian Premier League.
The two sides meet on 30/08 (Sunday) at Stadion Dynamo im. Valery Lobanovsky (Kyjiv (Kiev)), 16:00 (UK time).
Read the Zorya vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Zorya vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Zorya vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Zorya or Draw
Last updated on 29-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Metalist 1925 Kharkiv the side to beat, with roughly 25% 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.
Zorya Preview
Zorya reach this fixture 3 match into their Ukrainian Premier League. Here is where Muzhyky stand:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
5 scored, at 1.67 a game
4 conceded, at 1.33 a game
Muzhyky, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Fedir Zadorozhnyi, 1 goals
Most assists: Anderson Jordan da Silva Cordeiro, 1 assists
Recent results — Zorya
17/08/2026 11:00
09/08/2026 06:00
31/07/2026 11:00
23/05/2026 11:00
18/05/2026 06:00
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: how they are travelling
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv come in 3 matches into their Ukrainian Premier League.
Here is what Metalist 1925 Kharkiv have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
2 scored, at 0.67 a game
4 conceded, at 1.33 a game
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ramik Gadzhiev, 1 goals
Most assists: Ivan Kaliuzhnyi, 1 assists
Recent results — Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
16/08/2026 08:30
10/08/2026 08:30
01/08/2026 08:30
24/05/2026 06:00
16/05/2026 06:00
The head-to-head favours Zorya
Recent meetings have tended to go Zorya's way against Metalist 1925 Kharkiv.
From 7 match(es):
Zorya: 5 win(s)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 1
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Zorya vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv prediction.
Form comparison Zorya vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Zorya
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 2.06 | 0.77 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 0.96 | 1.41 |
Away Team
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.5 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.79 | 0.92 |
|
xGA
|
0.82 | 0.73 | 1.01 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Metalist 1925 Kharkiv to Win
Underestimating Metalist 1925 Kharkiv would be a mistake. Despite being the away side, they have the quality and tactical discipline to pull off a win.
That’s why we’re backing Metalist 1925 Kharkiv to win outright on the 1X2 market at odds of 1.97.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, Zorya vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
Fixture information - Zorya vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Match: Zorya vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Competition: Ukrainian Premier League
Date: Sunday, 30/08/2026
Kick-off: 16:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stadion Dynamo im. Valery Lobanovsky (Kyjiv (Kiev))
More Ukrainian Premier League predictions
Explore the rest of our Ukrainian Premier League predictions and keep up with the analysis round by round.
Stats
The statistics for Zorya vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 2.27
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 41%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 68%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 50%
Cards
2.5
League: 3.45
Corners
8
League: 8.86
Home Team
Zorya
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 2.06 | 0.77 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 0.96 | 1.41 |
Away Team
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Ukraine - Ukrainian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.5 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.79 | 0.92 |
|
xGA
|
0.82 | 0.73 | 1.01 |
Corners
8 / Match
+4% Corners / Match
Zorya received +4% more corners than Metalist 1925 Kharkiv in the Ukrainian Premier League
7.67 / Match
Polessya
(4)
Hirnyk
(5)
Kolos Kovalivka
(3)(6)
Shakhtar Donetsk
(4)
Polessya
(5)
Veres
Cards
1.33 / Match
+33% Cards / Match
Zorya received +33% more cards than Metalist 1925 Kharkiv in the Ukrainian Premier League
1 / Match
Polessya
(1)
Hirnyk
(0)
Kolos Kovalivka
(3)(1)
Shakhtar Donetsk
(1)
Polessya
(1)
Veres
Goals Scored
1.67 / Match
+149%
Zorya is +149% better in terms of goals scored
0.67 / Match
Polessya
(2)
Hirnyk
(1)
Kolos Kovalivka
(2)(0)
Shakhtar Donetsk
(1)
Polessya
(1)
Veres
Goals Conceded
1.33 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
1.33 / Match
Polessya
(1)
Hirnyk
(3)
Kolos Kovalivka
(0)(1)
Shakhtar Donetsk
(3)
Polessya
(0)
Veres
Ukrainian Premier League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Karpaty
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Shakhtar Donetsk
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 3 |
Dynamo Kyiv
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 4 |
Polessya
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 5 |
Zorya
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 7 |
LNZ Cherkasy
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Hirnyk
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 10 |
Livyi Bereh
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 11 |
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 12 |
Obolon-Brovar
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 13 |
Kudrivka
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 14 |
Veres
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 15 |
Chornomorets
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Kolos Kovalivka
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
Wilson took his first steps into the iGaming industry in 2019. He started by crafting online casino reviews for affiliate sites targeting North American audiences. Since then he has created content iGaming content that has appeared on several blogs. Wilson's interests extend beyond iGaming. He has ventured into other sectors, writing articles on cryptocurrency, technology, and sports. Notably, he has developed a strong fascination with the sporting industry, particularly football (soccer), which now occupies a significant portion of his content creation. Wilson's true talent lies in making complex concepts understandable. He combines his deep knowledge of the Sports and iGaming industries with a knack for clear explanations. This winning combination results in informative and accessible content.
