Metalist 1925
- Metalist 1925 are in the top five of the Premier League 2025-2026 table (5th place, 38 points from 22 games) and have only lost one of their last five (Won 3, Drawn 1, Lost 1).
- Their goalkeeping and defensive unit have been key to their success this season, conceding just 0.50 goals per home game.
Kudrivka
- Kudrivka are in 13th place on the same table with 21 points from 23 matches, and are winless in their last 5 (2 draws, 3 defeats).
- Baranov’s side have only won once, drawn twice and lost 8 times from 11 away matches in the Premier League 2025/2026, conceding nearly 2 goals per match on average.
Key Players
Andriy Storchous remains their most reliable scorer this season with 8 goals in 20 Premier League games in 2025 , but other than him, Vasili Baranov’s men tend to rely on set-pieces and quick counters.
Betting Insights
At a odds-against of 1.51 , it is a straightforward selection for the home side to come away with a win.
Prediction
- Two sides with contrasting styles face off on Saturday when Metalist 1925 look to extend their strong run against an out of form FK Kudrivka.
- This matchup should therefore be a good one to see Metalist control the rhythm and slow the game down against Kudrivka’s high-energy pressing style.
- They will have good possession and can pick Kudrivka off on the counterattack.
