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
Game details
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv played against SK Poltava in Ukrainian Premier League (Ukraine). The game was played on March 19, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. SK Poltava has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv scores 1.16 goals per game and allows 0.68. SK Poltava scores 0.80 and allows 2.55. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 37% of Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's games and 55% of SK Poltava's. The Over 2.5 rates are 26% and 70%, compared with league averages of 42% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 0.97 per game. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv takes 14.7 shots per game, while SK Poltava takes 8.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv leads at halftime in 16% of its games and scores 0.74 goals per game after halftime. SK Poltava leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.35 after halftime.
When the teams score
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For SK Poltava, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ukrainian Premier League games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 42% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
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.
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Game stats
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 | SK Poltava | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.33 |
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.
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 45% better for: goals scored per game.
1.16 goals / game - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv · 0.8 goals / game - SK Poltava
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv is 275% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.68 goals / game - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv · 2.55 goals / game - SK Poltava
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv scores in 63% of games (12 of 19 meczów), while SK Poltava keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 20 meczów).
SK Poltava scores in 60% of games (12 of 20 meczów), while Metalist 1925 Kharkiv keeps a clean sheet in 47% (9 of 19 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 - SK Poltava
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 16% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
SK Poltava - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 10%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -9 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
SK Poltava
* 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 | SK Poltava | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.84 | 2.55 | ▲ 3.35 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 37% | 42% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 26% | 47% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 47% | 34% | ▼ 5% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 70% | ▲ 95% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 75% | ▲ 90% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against SK Poltava. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
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 1.16 goals per game on average and SK Poltava 0.80. The Ukrainian Premier League average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 37% of Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's matches and 55% of SK Poltava's.
What form are Metalist 1925 Kharkiv and SK Poltava in?
Over the last 5 games Metalist 1925 Kharkiv have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and SK Poltava 0-0-5 (0.00 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.