FC Kryvbas
- FC Kryvbas have had an impressive season so far, sitting in seventh place in the Premier League 2025/2026 with 44 points.
- This fixture has significant implications for the table as Shakhtar Donetsk have accumulated 66 points so far and are in pursuit of the title while Kryvbas look set to challenge for European spots.
- Patrick van Leeuwen has implemented a structured and adaptable system at Kryvbas, with players having a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities within their base 4-3-3 setup.
- Kryvbas are patient in their build-up, making use of triangles in the midfield to retain possession and play at the tempo they wish to set.
- They focus on defending as a unit rather than individually, which makes them very difficult to catch in transitions and allows them to be a threat on the counter.
- Gleiker Mendoza is Kryvbas’s main threat, netting ten goals in 25 appearances in the Premier League 2025/2026, with four of these goals coming in his last five games.
- Kryvbas are on a two-game winning streak, beating Veres Rivne 3-1 in their last away match.
- Kryvbas’s home form is solid, with two wins in their last three games, although they have failed to beat Shakhtar Donetsk in their last two attempts at home.
Shakhtar Donetsk
- Shakhtar Donetsk are unbeaten in 14 away games in the Premier League 2025-2026 (W9, D5).
- Their defensive record is simply unparalleled as they have conceded an average of 0.64 goals per away game.
- Arda Turan has led his team to this position by implementing a high-intensity style of football.
- Shakhtar Donetsk are incredibly versatile in terms of their shapes and formations, with their full-backs often playing high and their pressing style being extremely aggressive.
- Shakhtar’s best threat comes from the wings, with wingers and full-backs looking to exploit wide spaces and create overloads in the final third.
- Prosper Obah leads the line, scoring eight goals in 23 Premier League appearances and providing consistent firepower for Shakhtar Donetsk.
- Shakhtar Donetsk are in very good form, with three wins and two losses in their last five, bouncing back from a defeat in Europe to beat SK Poltava 4-0 away.
Head-to-Head
Kryvbas have failed to beat Shakhtar Donetsk in their last two attempts at home.
Key Players
- Gleiker Mendoza - netting ten goals in 25 appearances this season, with four in his last five.
- Prosper Obah - scoring eight goals in 23 Premier League appearances.
Betting Insights
Shakhtar Donetsk to win at 1.38 , Over 2.5 goals at 1.43 , and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.62 .
