Epitsentr (home)
- Polissya are the second-placed team in the Ukrainian Premier League with 55 points from 27 games, while Epitsentr are 12th with 26 points from 26.
- Epitsentr, by comparison, will be content to get men behind the ball and play with a compact defensive line, looking to spring the occasional counter attack.
- Manager Sergiy Nagornyak has done a fine job with the club since taking charge in September 2022 as his pragmatic, defence-first philosophy has kept them in the mix with much better-funded sides.
- Epitsentr are in the middle of a four-game draw streak in the Premier League 2025/2026, so they have momentum in that regard, but have not been winning enough games.
- Epitsentr have scored an average of 1.31 at home and will play defensively as the underdogs on Tuesday.
Polissya (away)
- Polissya Zhytomyr are a breath of fresh air in the top echelons of Ukrainian football and it would be no surprise to see them continue their fine form when they travel to take on FC Epitsentr Dunayivtsi.
- Ruslan Rotan was appointed the club’s head coach in June 2025 and has overseen a complete transformation in their approach to the game.
- Polissya play a high-tempo, possession-based game, rotating players and swarming when out of possession to win the ball back high up the field.
- Polissya are on a three-game winning streak and have been much the superior side all season.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head was a 0-0 draw in the Premier League 2025/2026, but Polissya’s superior firepower and tactical flexibility should see them home against a team that sits deep.
Key Players
- Vadym Sydun has been in great form for Epitsentr of late, bagging three of their six goals in the past five, while Joaquinete is the focal point up top with six in 26.
- Polissya have been in ruthless form away from home this term with Eduard Sarapiy adding another dimension to their attack with three goals in his last five.
- Mykola Gayduchyk leads the line, however, with nine in 26 Premier League outings this term.
Betting Insights
Polissya have averaged over 2 goals per away game in the Premier League 2025/2026, while Epitsentr have conceded an average of 1.54 per home game.
Prediction
The head-to-head was a 0-0 draw in the Premier League 2025/2026, but Polissya’s superior firepower and tactical flexibility should see them home against a team that sits deep.
