Our Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Zorya Lugansk Prediction: 2-1
Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Zorya Lugansk in the Ukraine Vyscha Liga is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Monday September 22, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Zorya Lugansk 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 – Polissya Stavki vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Ukraine Cup victory over Polissya Stavki, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign.
FC Zorya Lugansk's Last Match – FC Zorya Lugansk vs Kolos Kovalivka
FC Zorya Lugansk must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-3 Ukraine Vyscha Liga defeat against Kolos Kovalivka on September 14. In that match, FC Zorya Lugansk recorded 59% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Zorya Lugansk | 59% | 0 (1) | - | 0 |
 Kolos Kovalivka | 41% | 0 (3) | - | 0 |
Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Zorya Lugansk Stats
Key Stats
| Shakhtar Donetsk | FC Zorya Lugansk | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.67 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shakhtar Donetsk are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while FC Zorya Lugansk average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Shakhtar Donetsk 13-6
FC Zorya Lugansk 16-12
What are the odds for this match?
Shakhtar Donetsk to win: @1.222
Draw: @4.75
FC Zorya Lugansk to win: @11
LNZ Lebedyn 
Shakhtar Donetsk 
Polissya Zhytomyr 
Dynamo Kiev 
FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih 
FC Metalist 1925 
Kolos Kovalivka 
FC Zorya Lugansk 
FC Veres Rivne 
Karpaty Lviv 
FC Rukh Lviv 
Obolon Kyiv 
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