Our Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Veres Rivne Prediction: 4-1
Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Veres Rivne in the Ukraine Vyscha Liga is scheduled for an 13:30 GMT kick-off on Friday February 27, 2026. A 4-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Veres Rivne prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shakhtar Donetsk's Last Match – Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty Lviv
Shakhtar Donetsk will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 Ukraine Vyscha Liga victory over Karpaty Lviv, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Shakhtar Donetsk saw 62% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shakhtar Donetsk | 62% | 0 (5) | - | 52 |
 Karpaty Lviv | 38% | 0 (1) | - | 19 |
FC Veres Rivne's Last Match – FC Veres Rivne vs SC Poltava
Determined to maintain their recent success, FC Veres Rivne must win following their 3-2 Ukraine Vyscha Liga victory against SC Poltava on February 20. In that match, FC Veres Rivne recorded 49% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Veres Rivne | 49% | 0 (7) | - | 58 |
SC Poltava | 51% | 0 (4) | - | 51 |
Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Veres Rivne Stats
Key Stats
| Shakhtar Donetsk | FC Veres Rivne | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 0.9 | Defence Strength | 1.36 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shakhtar Donetsk are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while FC Veres Rivne average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Shakhtar Donetsk 22-5
FC Veres Rivne 12-15
What are the odds for this match?
Shakhtar Donetsk to win: @1.181
Draw: @6.5
FC Veres Rivne to win: @11
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