Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Luhansk prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Shakhtar Donetsk to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.40 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.40Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultShakhtar Donetsk to win ✗66% · @1.40
Double chanceShakhtar Donetsk or draw ✓84% · @1.10
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗77% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.16
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Luhansk preview and prediction
The match
Shakhtar Donetsk host Zorya Luhansk in the Premier League on Saturday 24 October, with kick-off at 16:00 (WAT). Shakhtar Donetsk are 1st with 29 points from 12 games (top of the table), while Zorya Luhansk sit 7th on 18 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Shakhtar Donetsk's last 5: LWWWW Most recently they lost to Inter 0–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Zorya Luhansk's last 5: WWLDW Most recently they beat Chornomorets 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Shakhtar Donetsk arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 23 April 2026, finished Zorya Luhansk 1–2 Shakhtar Donetsk.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 2.0 for Shakhtar Donetsk and 0.8 for Zorya Luhansk. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 57%.
Our pre-match pick was Shakhtar Donetsk to win – a 66% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Shakhtar Donetsk 1–0 Zorya Luhansk. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shakhtar Donetsk66%fair 1.51 · @1.40
Draw18%fair 5.62 · @4.40
Zorya Luhansk16%fair 6.30 · @6.50
2.78Expected goals
1.98Shakhtar Donetsk xG
0.80Zorya Luhansk xG
57%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
2–012%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
3–16%
From our goals model: Shakhtar Donetsk 2.0 – 0.8 Zorya Luhansk expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Luhansk?
Our pick is Shakhtar Donetsk to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Luhansk?
On our numbers Shakhtar Donetsk have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Zorya Luhansk 16%.
How many goals will there be in Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Luhansk?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Luhansk?
Our predicted score is Shakhtar Donetsk 1–0 Zorya Luhansk, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Luhansk?
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Luhansk (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
