Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs SK Poltava: match statistics
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv are showing significantly better form and league position (5th place) compared to SK Poltava (16th place). The hosts exhibit solid defense in home matches, conceding an average of just 0.63 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 63% of their fixtures. SK Poltava are in dismal form, losing all of their last 5 matches and conceding 15 goals in that period, while their away goal difference is a disastrous -18. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.56 vs 1.02), indicating their superiority in creating goalscoring opportunities. Considering the visitors' 70% away defeat rate and complete lack of clean sheets, a Metalist victory appears highly probable.
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs SK Poltava: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv play SK Poltava in Ukrainian Premier League (Ukraine). The match date is 19 March 2026 at 17:00. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. SK Poltava: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv scores 1.20 and concedes 0.63 goals per match. SK Poltava scores 0.77 and concedes 2.47. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 37%, SK Poltava 47%. Over 2.5: Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 23%, SK Poltava 60%. League level: BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv has higher xG: 1.53 vs 0.91. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: 14.1 shots per match, SK Poltava: 7.8.
Match halves
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.77. SK Poltava: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.33.
Goals by minute
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: 76-90+ (9 goals). SK Poltava: 0-15 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ukrainian Premier League: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv are showing significantly better form and league position (5th place) compared to SK Poltava (16th place). The hosts exhibit solid defense in home matches, conceding an average of just 0.63 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 63% of their fixtures. SK Poltava are in dismal form, losing all of their last 5 matches and conceding 15 goals in that period, while their away goal difference is a disastrous -18. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.56 vs 1.02), indicating their superiority in creating goalscoring opportunities. Considering the visitors' 70% away defeat rate and complete lack of clean sheets, a Metalist victory appears highly probable.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | SK Poltava | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.32 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv · 0.4 pts / match - SK Poltava
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.
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv is 56% better for: goals scored per match.
1.2 goals / match - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv · 0.77 goals / match - SK Poltava
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv is 292% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.63 goals / match - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv · 2.47 goals / match - SK Poltava
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv scores in 70% of matches (21 of 30 matches), while SK Poltava keeps a clean sheet in 7% (2 of 30 matches).
SK Poltava scores in 50% of matches (15 of 30 matches), while Metalist 1925 Kharkiv keeps a clean sheet in 50% (15 of 30 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Over / Under — SK Poltava
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv is 49% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / match - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv · 0.87 pts / match - SK Poltava
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
SK Poltava - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 7%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -6 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -11 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
SK Poltava
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | SK Poltava | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.83 | 2.57 | ▲ 3.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 37% | 43% | ▲ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 23% | 47% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 33% | ▼ 7% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 68% | ▲ 87% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 76% | ▲ 90% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 1 - 0 - 0 SK Poltava. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs SK Poltava?
The Ukrainian Premier League match finished Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 2:0 SK Poltava. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs SK Poltava?
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv score 1.20 goals per game on average and SK Poltava 0.77. The Ukrainian Premier League average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 37% of Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's matches and 47% of SK Poltava's.
What form are Metalist 1925 Kharkiv and SK Poltava in?
Over the last 5 games Metalist 1925 Kharkiv have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and SK Poltava 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs SK Poltava?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.