Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: match statistics
Shakhtar Donetsk is the clear favorite in this matchup, leading the table with an impressive record of 13 wins and only 1 defeat this season. The hosts display dominant home form with an 80% win rate, scoring an average of 2.9 goals per game while conceding just 0.8. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv, despite good recent form (4 wins in their last 5 matches), exhibit significantly weaker away statistics - an average of 1.6 goals scored and a 40% away draw rate. The difference in attacking quality is clear: Shakhtar averages 2.32 xG in home games compared to Metalist's 1.65 xG on the road, alongside a possession advantage (66% vs 53%). The overall goal tally of both teams (47:12 for Shakhtar vs 22:12 for Metalist) and their home/away goal differences (+21 vs +9) further confirm the superiority of the hosts, who should secure three points in this clash.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shakhtar Donetsk played against Metalist 1925 Kharkiv in Ukrainian Premier League (Ukraine). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Shakhtar Donetsk has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Shakhtar Donetsk scores 2.47 goals per game and allows 0.63. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv scores 1.22 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 32% of Shakhtar Donetsk's games and 39% of Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 28%, compared with league averages of 42% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shakhtar Donetsk has the higher season xG average, 2.10 to 1.61 per game. Shakhtar Donetsk takes 16.9 shots per game, while Metalist 1925 Kharkiv takes 15.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Shakhtar Donetsk leads at halftime in 53% of its games and scores 1.58 goals per game after halftime. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shakhtar Donetsk's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (17 goals). For Metalist 1925 Kharkiv, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 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 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Shakhtar Donetsk is the clear favorite in this matchup, leading the table with an impressive record of 13 wins and only 1 defeat this season. The hosts display dominant home form with an 80% win rate, scoring an average of 2.9 goals per game while conceding just 0.8. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv, despite good recent form (4 wins in their last 5 matches), exhibit significantly weaker away statistics - an average of 1.6 goals scored and a 40% away draw rate. The difference in attacking quality is clear: Shakhtar averages 2.32 xG in home games compared to Metalist's 1.65 xG on the road, alongside a possession advantage (66% vs 53%). The overall goal tally of both teams (47:12 for Shakhtar vs 22:12 for Metalist) and their home/away goal differences (+21 vs +9) further confirm the superiority of the hosts, who should secure three points in this clash.
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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
| Shakhtar Donetsk | Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.27 |
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 18% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Shakhtar Donetsk · 2.2 pts / game - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
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 102% better for: goals scored per game.
2.47 goals / game - Shakhtar Donetsk · 1.22 goals / game - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Shakhtar Donetsk is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.63 goals / game - Shakhtar Donetsk · 0.67 goals / game - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Shakhtar Donetsk scores in 89% of games (17 of 19 meczów), while Metalist 1925 Kharkiv keeps a clean sheet in 50% (9 of 18 meczów).
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv scores in 67% of games (12 of 18 meczów), while Shakhtar Donetsk keeps a clean sheet in 68% (13 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 - Shakhtar Donetsk
Over / Under - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
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 95% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.95 pts / game - Shakhtar Donetsk · 1 pts / game - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shakhtar Donetsk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 53% of games and wins 68%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
* 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 (17 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +13 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Shakhtar Donetsk
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
* 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
| Shakhtar Donetsk | Liga | Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.11 | 2.55 | ▼ 1.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 42% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 47% | ▼ 28% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 68% | 34% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 70% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 75% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Shakhtar DonetskSubstitutionOn: Vinícius Augusto Tobías da SilvaOff: Alisson Santana Lopes da Fonseca
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Shakhtar Donetsk's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Metalist 1925 Kharkiv. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv?
The Ukrainian Premier League match finished Shakhtar Donetsk 1:0 Metalist 1925 Kharkiv. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv?
Shakhtar Donetsk score 2.47 goals per game on average and Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 1.22. The Ukrainian Premier League average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Shakhtar Donetsk's matches and 39% of Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's.
What form are Shakhtar Donetsk and Metalist 1925 Kharkiv in?
Over the last 5 games Shakhtar Donetsk have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv?
The statistical background for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv — 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.