Our Shakhtar Donetsk vs Polissya Zhytomyr Prediction: 2-2
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Polissya Zhytomyr in the Ukraine Vyscha Liga is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Monday April 20, 2026. We expect a 2-2 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Shakhtar Donetsk vs Polissya Zhytomyr 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 – LNZ Lebedyn vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Ukraine Vyscha Liga draw with LNZ Lebedyn on April 13. In that match, Shakhtar Donetsk had 66% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LNZ Lebedyn | 34% | 0 (4) | - | 45 |
Shakhtar Donetsk | 66% | 0 (4) | - | 44 |
Polissya Zhytomyr's Last Match – SC Poltava vs Polissya Zhytomyr
Polissya Zhytomyr must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-0 Ukraine Vyscha Liga victory over SC Poltava in their last outing. In that match, Polissya Zhytomyr controlled 42% of possession and managed 11 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SC Poltava | 58% | 0 (2) | - | 6 |
Polissya Zhytomyr | 42% | 0 (11) | - | 76 |
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Polissya Zhytomyr Stats
Key Stats
| Shakhtar Donetsk | Polissya Zhytomyr | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.46 | Attacking Strength | 2.08 |
| 0.69 | Defence Strength | 0.57 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shakhtar Donetsk are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Polissya Zhytomyr average 2.4 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.



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