Polessya v Shakhtar Donetsk prediction

Premier League – Ukraine · · Tsentralnyi Stadion

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Polessya v Shakhtar Donetsk, Premier League – Ukraine on Sat, 13 Mar 2027 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

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The match

Polessya host Shakhtar Donetsk in the Premier League – Ukraine on Saturday 13 March (kick-off 16:00 UK).

The key numbers

Shakhtar Donetsk have conceded five goals, the fewest of the 16 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Polessya have scored in 12 consecutive matches in all competitions. Shakhtar Donetsk have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions. Polessya are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. Shakhtar Donetsk are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

10 of Polessya’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 10 of Polessya’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Polessya have seven wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 9 home matches in all competitions — 2.44 points per game, scoring 2.33 and conceding 1.00. Polessya have scored 20 goals, the most (shared) of the 16 clubs (2026/27 so far). Polessya have conceded eight goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 16 clubs.

Nine of Shakhtar Donetsk’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in seven of Shakhtar Donetsk’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Shakhtar Donetsk have six wins, one draw and no defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 2.71 points per game, scoring 2.29 and conceding 0.57. Shakhtar Donetsk have scored 20 goals, the most (shared) of the 16 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Polessya (second) and Shakhtar Donetsk (first) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Shakhtar Donetsk the stronger side, 149 rating points above Polessya (Shakhtar Donetsk 2016, Polessya 1867, after at least 99 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 29 August 2026, finished Shakhtar Donetsk 0–2 Polessya.

Team news

Predicted Polessya XI (4-1-4-1): O. Kudryk, S. Chobotenko, E. Sarapiy, G. Maisuradze, B. Mykhailichenko, M. Bragaru, R. Babenko, A. Araujo, M. Gayduchyk, I. Krasniqi, I. Krasnopir — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Igor Krasnopir (4.6 per match over four appearances, four goals) and Oleksandr Andrievskyi (4.0 per match over three appearances, two assists) have been Polessya’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Polessya (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Igor Krasnopir averages 2.0 shots per 90 over 361 minutes, with a shot in four of the last six appearances.

Predicted Shakhtar Donetsk XI (4-1-4-1): D. Riznyk, V. Tobias, M. Matvienko, V. Bondar, P. Henrique, Y. Nazaryna, A. Santana, D. Kryskiv, N. Palmares, Pedrinho, L. Traore — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, G. Mendoza (3.4 per match over four appearances, two goals and one assist) and Dmytro Riznyk (2.9 per match over six appearances) have been Shakhtar Donetsk’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Shakhtar Donetsk (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), G. Mendoza averages 0.5 key passes per 90 over 385 minutes, with a key pass in two of the last seven appearances. Dmytro Riznyk averages 1.0 saves per 90 over 630 minutes, with two or more saves in two of the last seven appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · Premier League – Ukraine · Tsentralnyi Stadion
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Polessya 4 · draws 1 · Shakhtar Donetsk 1 · 1.17 goals/game
  • Recent form: Polessya 4W 1D 0L · Shakhtar Donetsk 5W 0D 0L

Polessya v Shakhtar Donetsk (Premier League – Ukraine): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 20 October 2026). See the live track record →

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Polessya v Shakhtar Donetsk — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
PolessyaWWWDW
Last 5: 4W 1D 0L · 2.4 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Shakhtar DonetskWWWWW
Last 5: 5W 0D 0L · 2.6 scored / 0.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Polessya 4 · 1 draw · Shakhtar Donetsk 1 · 1.17 goals/game
  • 2026-08-29 Shakhtar Donetsk 0–2 Polessya
  • 2026-04-20 Shakhtar Donetsk 1–0 Polessya
  • 2025-10-18 Polessya 0–0 Shakhtar Donetsk
  • 2024-12-15 Polessya 1–0 Shakhtar Donetsk
  • 2024-08-11 Shakhtar Donetsk 0–1 Polessya
  • 2024-05-25 Polessya 2–0 Shakhtar Donetsk
League standing · 2026/27
Polessya#2 pos22 pts9 pl+12 GD
Shakhtar Donetsk#1 pos24 pts9 pl+15 GD
Goals per game
Polessya scored2.22
Shakhtar Donetsk scored2.22
Polessya conceded0.89
Shakhtar Donetsk conceded0.56

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Polessya and Shakhtar Donetsk?
In their last 6 meetings, Polessya won 4, Shakhtar Donetsk won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 1.17 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Polessya and Shakhtar Donetsk?
Recent form — Polessya 4W 1D 0L; Shakhtar Donetsk 5W 0D 0L.

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