Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk: match statistics
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Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv plays Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukrainian Premier League (Ukraine). The game is scheduled for August 16, 2026. Venue: Stadion Livyi Bereh.
Recent form
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv has 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.50 points per game. Shakhtar Donetsk has 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.50. Shakhtar Donetsk scores 3.50 and allows 0.50. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's games and 50% of Shakhtar Donetsk's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 43% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shakhtar Donetsk has the higher season xG average, 2.04 to 1.40 per game. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv takes 12.0 shots per game, while Shakhtar Donetsk takes 16.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Shakhtar Donetsk leads at halftime in 0% and scores 3.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For Shakhtar Donetsk, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ukrainian Premier League games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 43% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | Shakhtar Donetsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 52% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.41 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Shakhtar Donetsk is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.5 pts / game - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv · 3 pts / game - Shakhtar Donetsk
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Shakhtar Donetsk is 250% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv · 3.5 goals / game - Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk is 200% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv · 0.5 goals / game - Shakhtar Donetsk
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Shakhtar Donetsk keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).
Shakhtar Donetsk scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Metalist 1925 Kharkiv keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Over / Under - Shakhtar Donetsk
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Shakhtar Donetsk is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.5 pts / game - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv · 1 pts / game - Shakhtar Donetsk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv - second-half results
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Shakhtar Donetsk - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.50 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 3.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 100% |
| No goal | 50% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Shakhtar Donetsk
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ukrainian Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | Liga | Shakhtar Donetsk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.50 | 2.57 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 43% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 57% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 39% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 50% | 43% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 79% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Shakhtar Donetsk. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Metalist 1925 Kharkiv and Shakhtar Donetsk play?
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv face Shakhtar Donetsk on August 16, 2026 in Ukrainian Premier League at Stadion Livyi Bereh. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Metalist 1925 Kharkiv and Shakhtar Donetsk?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Metalist 1925 Kharkiv won 0, Shakhtar Donetsk won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv score 1.00 goals per game on average and Shakhtar Donetsk 3.50. The Ukrainian Premier League average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's matches and 50% of Shakhtar Donetsk's.
What form are Metalist 1925 Kharkiv and Shakhtar Donetsk in?
Over the last 5 games Metalist 1925 Kharkiv have a 1-0-1 record (1.50 points per game) and Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
The statistical background for Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.