Home - Obolon Kiev
- Obolon Kiev have won two, lost two and drawn one of their last five competitive games.
- Their last five included a 0-4 home loss to Polissia.
- They are more pragmatic and will look to sit in a compact 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1 block, according to our FC Obolon Kiev vs Shakhtar Donetsk betting tips.
- They are solid at the back, with Vladyslav Pryimak and Denys Ustymenko providing a base and posing threats from corners and free-kicks.
Away - Shakhtar Donetsk
- Shakhtar will be looking to maintain their momentum at the top of the table.
- Shakhtar, under the progressive leadership of Arda Turan, have dominated domestically and internationally in his first few months in charge.
- They have a modern approach to the game which incorporates high pressing, a fluid 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system and quick attacking transitions.
- Heorhii Sudakov is the hub of their midfield, where the ball flows in all directions as they look to control territory and possess the ball.
- Shakhtar always look a threat, particularly when the energetic Kevin and Eguinaldo play wide. This is reflected in the FC Obolon Kiev vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction for this upcoming clash.
- The Brazilian hit the net last time they played at this ground in March and Kevin has been on a hot streak since then, providing goals and assists in recent matches.
Head-to-Head
- The visitors’ odds are favorable at 1.35, while Obolon are 9.0 for the win, with the draw at 4.65.
- Given how they have dominated the H2H record since Obolon’s return to the UPL, it does look like they will secure the win, in line with this FC Obolon Kiev vs Shakhtar Donetsk betting tips analysis.
Obolon Kiev
- Viktor Bliznichenko is one of their main attacking outlets.
- Oleh Slobodian can play at the top of or behind the striker and offers a different attacking angle.
- Vladyslav Pryimak and Denys Ustymenko provide a defensive base and set-piece threat.
Shakhtar Donetsk
- Heorhii Sudakov is the hub of their midfield.
- Kevin and Eguinaldo are energetic wide threats who have been influential recently.
- Artem Bondarenko provides Shakhtar with a useful box-to-box presence and is among their most consistent scorers this season.
Betting Insights
- Obolon are hovering around 11th in the table with points in the mid-teens while Shakhtar are the league leaders with points in the mid- to high-20s.
- The ‘BTTS’ market is priced at 1.53.
- Statistics tell us Shakhtar have a defensive edge in this fixture and have typically shut Obolon out of the match.
- Therefore, a 'Shakhtar Win to Nil' bet is preferred.
Prediction
- Shakhtar should see off their hosts in the capital.
- Heavy favourites, H2H dominance and defensive control point to a Shakhtar victory - likely a clean sheet.
