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
| Shakhtar Donetsk | SC Poltava | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | Attacking Strength | 0.77 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 1.78 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0.3 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
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.
Shakhtar Donetsk 20-11
SC Poltava 7-24
What are the odds for this match?
Shakhtar Donetsk to win: @1.071
Draw: @11
SC Poltava to win: @23
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