FC Shakhtar Donetsk
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk currently sit 2nd in the Ukrainian Premier League 2026/2027 standings with 12 points from 5 matches (W4, L1).
- Shakhtar Donetsk are clear favorites for this Monday night's clash with FC Chornomorets at Arena Lviv, Ukraine, with the Miners priced at 1.13 with the major bookmakers.
- Arda Turan has been in charge of Shakhtar since 1 July 2025 and The Miners have looked better since his appointment, they have played with more tempo in attack and their forward line have looked much more aggressive.
- Kaua Elias is their key man and the Brazilian has been their top scorer in the Premier League 2026/2027 so far, with 3 goals from 5 appearances.
FC Chornomorets Odessa
- FC Chornomorets Odessa are currently 13th in the same table with 4 points from 4 games (W1, D1, L2).
- Roman Grigorchuk has been in charge of Chornomorets since 14 January 2026 and although the Sailors are a pragmatic side, they have made a shaky start to the season in the league.
- In Grigorchuk's trademark style, they have set themselves up in a compact, disciplined formation and have been effective on the break, but they have been limited in terms of the threat they offer in the attacking third.
- Moryaki have been stubborn, but a little toothless.
- Giorgi Robakidze is Chornomorets' top scorer in the Premier League 2026/2027 so far with just 1 goal from 4 appearances.
Betting Insights
- The main selection for this game will be Shakhtar Donetsk to win and the correct score prediction will be for a 2-0 victory.
- Shakhtar's recent form is much the better of the two teams and they have been scoring plenty of goals of late, 10 across their last 5 in all competitions, while Chornomorets have scored in their last 5.
- The Sailors have drawn 0-0 with FC Levy Bereg Kiev and won 1-0 against FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih in their last 5, so they are not always easy to break down, but Shakhtar's style of play, ball domination, wide overloads and high pressing, should see them push Moryaki back and force a few opportunities in the game.
- An alternative bet in this one could be in the BTTS market, where both teams to score - no, at 1.39 looks a good bet.
Key Players
- Kaua Elias - 3 goals from 5 appearances and in good recent form for Shakhtar.
- Giorgi Robakidze - Chornomorets' top scorer with 1 goal from 4 appearances.
Prediction
The main pick is Shakhtar Donetsk to win , with a predicted correct score of 2-0 .