Kolos Kovalivka
- Kolos Kovalivka are unbeaten in their last 5 Premier League games (3 wins, 2 draws).
- Kolos have won their last 3 matches, beating FC Oleksandriya 3-0 away and SC Poltava 2-0 at home.
FK Kudrivka
- FK Kudrivka have failed to win any of their last 5 Premier League matches (1 draw, 4 defeats).
- Their most recent results have been a 1-3 home defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk and a 1-1 away draw to Obolon Kyiv.
- Baranov’s side have scored an average of 0.69 goals on the road in the Premier League 2025/2026, which is a big factor in their failure to secure a win in 12 of 13 away games.
Match-up note
This should be an intriguing match-up because Kudrivka, having only just reached the top flight, face off against Kolos Kovalivka for the first time.
Key Players
- Ruslan Kostyshyn has been the architect of a more disciplined and pragmatic approach to the game since his appointment as head coach in March 2025, which has contributed to their strong recent form.
- Kostyshyn’s philosophy is to keep a low-to-mid-block and not give much away, counter-attacking when they can.
- Yury Klimchuk is the team’s biggest attacking threat with 7 goals in 24 Premier League appearances this season, with Vitaliy Havrylenko providing a creative and set-piece outlet from midfield.
- Baranov’s approach to the game has been much more progressive and possession-based since he took charge at FK Kudrivka in December 2024.
- Oleksandr Batyuk offers pace, width and work rate from deep in the Kudrivka side, often starting attacks wide and then working his way into the penalty area.
- Andriy Storchous is their top goalscorer with 8 in 23 Premier League outings this season, although his opportunities are few on the road.
Odds
Kolos Kovalivka are odds-on favorites for this game at 1.74 and they should have the ability to win it based on their current form and home record, as well as the difference in quality between the two clubs.
Short verdict
Kolos can outwit Kudrivka
