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Premier League · Sunday, 16 Aug 2026
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Home
0-1
Full time
Arena Livyi Bereg
Shakhtar Donetsk
Away
Our Prediction confidence
Recommended tip
2 @ 1.07
Predicted score
0 - 2
Goal expectancy (xG)
0.77 - 2.44
Win probability
Home
3%
Draw
7%
Away
88%
Predictions by market
Match Result (1X2)
2
88% 1.07
Double Chance
Draw/Away
95% 1.01
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
84% 1.12
Both Teams To Score
No tip for this market.
Over 1.5 Goals
No tip for this market.
Goals & trends
84%
Over 2.5
50%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
3.21
Avg goals
Recent form — last 5
Met Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
W L W W D
3-1-1
W-D-L
9:4
Goals
2
PPG
Sha Shakhtar Donetsk
D L W W L
2-1-2
W-D-L
7:6
Goals
1.4
PPG
Head-to-head
3
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv wins
1
Draws
1
Shakhtar Donetsk wins
16 Mar 2026 Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 3 - 0 Shakhtar Donetsk
16 Oct 2025 Shakhtar Donetsk 0 - 0 Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
16 May 2025 Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 1 - 0 Shakhtar Donetsk
16 Dec 2024 Shakhtar Donetsk 0 - 2 Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
16 Jul 2024 Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 3 - 0 Shakhtar Donetsk
Why this prediction
66% Recent form 46%
95% Attack 84%
52% Defence 28%
60% Head-to-head 20%
5% Win probability 88%
League standings
#TeamPWDLGDPts
10 Met Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 24 12 8 4 +12 44
10 Sha Shakhtar Donetsk 24 12 8 4 0 44
Match Preview & Analysis

As Metalist 1925 Kharkiv prepare to square off against Shakhtar Donetsk in Premier League action, statistical analysis points toward an intriguing tactical contest. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv enters this match with 3 wins from their past 5 outings, averaging 2 points per game while finding the net 9 times. Meanwhile, Shakhtar Donetsk has registered a 5-match record of 2-1-2, displaying resilient defensive organization with 6 goals conceded.

Examining the historical head-to-head record across the last 5 meetings, Metalist 1925 Kharkiv has claimed 3 victories compared to 1 for Shakhtar Donetsk, with 1 encounters ending in a stalemate. In terms of goal dynamics, the probability of Over 2.5 Goals stands at 84%, while Both Teams to Score (BTTS) is projected at 50%.

With evenly matched metrics (3% vs 88%), tactical discipline from both sides favors a tightly fought stalemate (2). Our algorithm forecasts a most likely final scoreline of 0-2, offering disciplined value for match winner and goals accumulator slips.

Frequently Asked Questions Google FAQ Schema
Our data-driven prediction model calculates a 3% win probability for Metalist 1925 Kharkiv, a 7% chance of a draw, and a 88% probability for Shakhtar Donetsk. Our top recommended betting pick is 2.
The most statistically probable scoreline prediction is 0 - 2, with an expected total goal expectancy (xG) of 3.21 goals across both sides.
BTTS Yes is evaluated at 50%, indicating a higher probability of at least one team keeping a clean sheet.
The match takes place on Sunday, 16 Aug 2026 at 12:30 (East Africa Time) at Arena Livyi Bereg as part of the Premier League.
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