Shakhtar Donetsk vs Veres: match statistics
Shakhtar Donetsk is the clear favorite for this match, sitting first in the table with an impressive record of 11 wins, 5 draws, and only 1 defeat. The hosts present dominant form at their own stadium with 78% of home matches won, scoring an average of 3.11 goals per match while conceding just 0.89. Veres occupies a distant 9th place and has only 29% wins in away matches with 43% losses, scoring an average of 1.14 goals and conceding 1.29 per match. The difference in possession (66% vs 42%), shots on target (6.67 vs 3.71), and expected goals (2.23 vs 1.15 xG) clearly favors the hosts. Shakhtar's recent form consists of 3 wins and 2 draws without a defeat, which, combined with their qualitative advantage and home support, makes their victory the most probable scenario.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Veres: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shakhtar Donetsk played against Veres in Ukrainian Premier League (Ukraine). The game was played on February 27, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Shakhtar Donetsk has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Veres has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Shakhtar Donetsk scores 2.65 goals per game and allows 0.71. Veres scores 1.00 and allows 1.19. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of Shakhtar Donetsk's games and 38% of Veres's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 31%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shakhtar Donetsk has the higher season xG average, 2.05 to 1.09 per game. Shakhtar Donetsk takes 16.2 shots per game, while Veres takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Shakhtar Donetsk leads at halftime in 59% of its games and scores 1.65 goals per game after halftime. Veres leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shakhtar Donetsk's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). For Veres, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ukrainian Premier League games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 48% 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
Shakhtar Donetsk is the clear favorite for this match, sitting first in the table with an impressive record of 11 wins, 5 draws, and only 1 defeat. The hosts present dominant form at their own stadium with 78% of home matches won, scoring an average of 3.11 goals per match while conceding just 0.89. Veres occupies a distant 9th place and has only 29% wins in away matches with 43% losses, scoring an average of 1.14 goals and conceding 1.29 per match. The difference in possession (66% vs 42%), shots on target (6.67 vs 3.71), and expected goals (2.23 vs 1.15 xG) clearly favors the hosts. Shakhtar's recent form consists of 3 wins and 2 draws without a defeat, which, combined with their qualitative advantage and home support, makes their victory the most probable scenario.
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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 | Veres | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 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.
Shakhtar Donetsk is 38% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Shakhtar Donetsk · 1.6 pts / game - Veres
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 165% better for: goals scored per game.
2.65 goals / game - Shakhtar Donetsk · 1 goals / game - Veres
Shakhtar Donetsk is 68% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.71 goals / game - Shakhtar Donetsk · 1.19 goals / game - Veres
Shakhtar Donetsk scores in 88% of games (15 of 17 meczów), while Veres keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 meczów).
Veres scores in 56% of games (9 of 16 meczów), while Shakhtar Donetsk keeps a clean sheet in 65% (11 of 17 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 - Veres
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 119% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.06 pts / game - Shakhtar Donetsk · 0.94 pts / game - Veres
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shakhtar Donetsk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 59% of games and wins 65%. 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.
Veres - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +12 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +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 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Shakhtar Donetsk
Veres
* 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 | Veres | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.35 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.19 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 45% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 48% | ▼ 31% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 65% | 33% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 72% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 75% | ▼ 63% |
^ 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.
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: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Veres. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Shakhtar Donetsk vs Veres?
The Ukrainian Premier League match finished Shakhtar Donetsk 1:0 Veres. 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 Veres?
Shakhtar Donetsk score 2.65 goals per game on average and Veres 1.00. The Ukrainian Premier League average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Shakhtar Donetsk's matches and 38% of Veres's.
What form are Shakhtar Donetsk and Veres in?
Over the last 5 games Shakhtar Donetsk have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Veres 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Veres?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Veres: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.