Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy prediction & analysis
60%
Footrivo pick
Shakhtar Donetsk to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.67 · bookmaker 1.62 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.62Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.10 – our chance 52% vs 48% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultShakhtar Donetsk to win ✓60% · @1.62
Double chanceShakhtar Donetsk or draw ✓82% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗52% · @2.10
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗17% · fair 5.80
Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy preview and prediction
The match
LNZ Cherkasy travel to Arena Lviv in the Premier League on Sunday 20 September (16:00 WAT) to face Shakhtar Donetsk. Shakhtar Donetsk are 1st with 29 points from 12 games (top of the table), while LNZ Cherkasy sit 6th on 18 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Shakhtar Donetsk's last 5: WWDWL Most recently they beat Vilkhivtsi 3–0 away. They average 1.5 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
LNZ Cherkasy's last 5: DWDLW Most recently they drew with Bukovyna 0–0 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Shakhtar Donetsk arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 13 April 2026, finished LNZ Cherkasy 2–2 Shakhtar Donetsk.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.2 goals: 1.5 for Shakhtar Donetsk and 0.7 for LNZ Cherkasy. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 63% likely.
Safer route: Shakhtar Donetsk or draw (82%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 2.10.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.10 – 52% on our numbers against 48% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Shakhtar Donetsk to win – a 60% chance at odds of 1.62. Predicted score: Shakhtar Donetsk 1–0 LNZ Cherkasy. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shakhtar Donetsk60%fair 1.67 · @1.62
Draw22%fair 4.50 · @3.50
LNZ Cherkasy18%fair 5.54 · @5.00
2.17Expected goals
1.51Shakhtar Donetsk xG
0.66LNZ Cherkasy xG
52%Both score
37%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–017%
2–013%
0–011%
1–111%
2–19%
0–18%
From our goals model: Shakhtar Donetsk 1.5 – 0.7 LNZ Cherkasy expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy?
Our pick is Shakhtar Donetsk to win with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy?
On our numbers Shakhtar Donetsk have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 22% and LNZ Cherkasy 18%.
How many goals will there be in Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 37% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy?
Our predicted score is Shakhtar Donetsk 1–0 LNZ Cherkasy, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy?
Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy (Premier League) kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Arena Lviv.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.