Shakhtar Donetsk vs SC Poltava Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Shakhtar Donetsk vs SC Poltava Prediction: 4-1

Shakhtar Donetsk vs SC Poltava in the Ukraine Vyscha Liga is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday November 9, 2025. A 4-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.

This Shakhtar Donetsk vs SC Poltava 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 Breidablik

Shakhtar Donetsk will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 UEFA Conference League triumph against Breidablik on November 6. In that match, Shakhtar Donetsk recorded 73% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 4 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Shakhtar Donetsk	73%	10 (4)	1.19	76
Breidablik	27%	2 (0)	0.44	17

SC Poltava's Last Match – FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih vs SC Poltava

SC Poltava should win to turn things around after settling for a 2-2 Ukraine Vyscha Liga draw against FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih on November 1. In that match, SC Poltava saw 41% of the ball and 4 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih	59%	0 (2)	-	58
SC Poltava	41%	0 (4)	-	41

Shakhtar Donetsk vs SC Poltava Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Shakhtar Donetsk are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while SC Poltava average 0.7 scored and 2.4 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Shakhtar Donetsk to win: @1.071

Draw: @11

SC Poltava to win: @23

Shakhtar Donetsk Fixtures

SC Poltava Fixtures