Double chanceShakhtar Donetsk or draw ✓92% · @1.05
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓51% · @2.05
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗14% · fair 7.01
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Kolos Kovalivka preview and prediction
The match
Shakhtar Donetsk host Kolos Kovalivka in the Premier League on Saturday 17 October, with kick-off at 16:00 (WAT) at Arena Lviv. Shakhtar Donetsk are 1st with 29 points from 12 games (top of the table), while Kolos Kovalivka sit 8th on 12 points (in the top half). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Shakhtar Donetsk's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat AEK Athens FC 3–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Kolos Kovalivka's last 5: WWLLD Most recently they beat Epitsentr Dunayivtsi 3–1 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Shakhtar Donetsk arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 21 May 2026, finished Shakhtar Donetsk 0–1 Kolos Kovalivka.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 2.2 for Shakhtar Donetsk and 0.6 for Kolos Kovalivka. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 51%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Shakhtar Donetsk to win – a 72% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Shakhtar Donetsk 2–0 Kolos Kovalivka. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shakhtar Donetsk72%fair 1.40 · @1.25
Draw20%fair 5.02 · @5.00
Kolos Kovalivka8%fair 11.88 · @10.00
2.80Expected goals
2.17Shakhtar Donetsk xG
0.63Kolos Kovalivka xG
51%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–014%
1–013%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Shakhtar Donetsk 2.2 – 0.6 Kolos Kovalivka expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Kolos Kovalivka?
Our pick is Shakhtar Donetsk to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Shakhtar Donetsk vs Kolos Kovalivka?
On our numbers Shakhtar Donetsk have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Kolos Kovalivka 8%.
How many goals will there be in Shakhtar Donetsk vs Kolos Kovalivka?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Kolos Kovalivka?
Our predicted score is Shakhtar Donetsk 2–0 Kolos Kovalivka, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Kolos Kovalivka?
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Kolos Kovalivka (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 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.
