Polissya Zhytomyr
- Polissya Zhytomyr are sitting pretty in third place in the Premier League 2025-2026 after collecting 27 points from 15 matches, but they have only won one of their last three home games (W1, D1, L1). In the context of Polissya Zhytomyr vs FC Karpaty Lviv betting tips, their recent home performance may be cause for caution.
- Since taking over in June 2025, coach Ruslan Rotan has installed an attractive possession-based structure that can be effective if the conditions are right.
- Polissya’s 4-3-3 system allows players to press in numbers while the wide midfielders dictate the tempo of the game.
Karpaty Lviv
- Karpaty Lviv are in a poor spell of form, having picked up just one point in their last three away games. Given this, our Polissya Zhytomyr vs FC Karpaty Lviv prediction suggests a challenging outing for the visitors.
- Since taking over the coaching reins in July 2024, Vladyslav Lupashko has instilled a pressing, counter-attacking system on Karpaty that can be very effective against the right type of opponent.
- The team can be compact and press high up the field but are also happy to sit deep and defend in a deep block before counter-attacking.
Head-to-Head
Polissya Zhytomyr have won two and drawn one of the last three head-to-head meetings.
Key Players
- Mykola Gayduchyk has six league goals in 15 appearances for Polissya and has been their most reliable goalscorer this term.
- Bruninho is a threat for the visiting team with five goals in 14 league appearances this season and is likely to be the best chance for an away goal.
- Oleksandr Nazarenko is another option for Polissya as he has been clinical for the club in recent weeks, hitting two of their four goals in their past five games.
Betting Insights
- The hosts have the better league form and home advantage, so they are rightful favorites for this game at 2.22, with the draw coming in at 3.4 and Karpaty Lviv at 2.93. This is reflected in the Polissya Zhytomyr vs FC Karpaty Lviv betting tips many experts are sharing for this game.
- Under 2.5 goals looks a solid proposition here given the recent history of this fixture and the fact that Karpaty have conceded just 0.57 goals per game on their travels (W3, D3, L1).
Prediction
However, Polissya have not won their last home game against the visitors and the visitors' away form is solid, so we believe Karpaty can hold out for a draw here. For those interested in the latest Polissya Zhytomyr vs FC Karpaty Lviv betting tips, a low-scoring draw could be a sensible play.
