Double chanceShakhtar Donetsk or draw ✓91% · @1.04
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓52% · @1.55
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗19% · fair 5.21
Veres Rivne vs Shakhtar Donetsk preview and prediction
The match
Shakhtar Donetsk travel to Avanhard Stadium in the Premier League on Friday 9 October (13:30 WAT) to face Veres Rivne. Veres Rivne are 13th with 9 points from 12 games (in the bottom half), while Shakhtar Donetsk sit 1st on 29 points (top of the table). A gap of 20 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Veres Rivne's last 5: WDWDW Most recently they beat Kudrivka 2–1 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 0.7 conceded.
Shakhtar Donetsk's last 5: WWWDW Most recently they beat LNZ Cherkasy 3–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 27 February 2026, finished Shakhtar Donetsk 1–0 Veres Rivne.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.2 goals: 0.5 for Veres Rivne and 1.8 for Shakhtar Donetsk. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 38%, both teams to score at 48%.
Our pre-match pick was Shakhtar Donetsk to win – a 69% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Veres Rivne 0–1 Shakhtar Donetsk. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Veres Rivne9%fair 11.43 · @11.00
Draw22%fair 4.45 · @5.00
Shakhtar Donetsk69%fair 1.45 · @1.25
2.21Expected goals
0.46Veres Rivne xG
1.75Shakhtar Donetsk xG
48%Both score
38%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–119%
0–217%
0–011%
0–310%
1–19%
1–28%
From our goals model: Veres Rivne 0.5 – 1.8 Shakhtar Donetsk expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Veres Rivne vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Our pick is Shakhtar Donetsk to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Veres Rivne vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
On our numbers Veres Rivne have a 9% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Shakhtar Donetsk 69%.
How many goals will there be in Veres Rivne vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 38% likely and both teams score 48% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Veres Rivne vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Our predicted score is Veres Rivne 0–1 Shakhtar Donetsk, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Veres Rivne vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Veres Rivne vs Shakhtar Donetsk (Premier League) kicks off on Friday 9 October 2026 at 13:30 (West Africa Time) at Avanhard Stadium.
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.
