Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya: match statistics
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Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shakhtar Donetsk plays Zorya in Ukrainian Premier League (Ukraine). The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026. Venue: Arena L'viv.
Recent form
Shakhtar Donetsk has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Zorya has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Shakhtar Donetsk scores 2.22 goals per game and allows 0.56. Zorya scores 1.33 and allows 1.44. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Shakhtar Donetsk's games and 67% of Zorya's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 56%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shakhtar Donetsk has the higher season xG average, 1.72 to 1.32 per game. Shakhtar Donetsk takes 13.4 shots per game, while Zorya takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Shakhtar Donetsk leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Zorya leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shakhtar Donetsk's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). For Zorya, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ukrainian Premier League games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
| Shakhtar Donetsk | Zorya | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| 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 88% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Shakhtar Donetsk · 1.6 pts / game - Zorya
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 67% better for: goals scored per game.
2.22 goals / game - Shakhtar Donetsk · 1.33 goals / game - Zorya
Shakhtar Donetsk is 157% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.56 goals / game - Shakhtar Donetsk · 1.44 goals / game - Zorya
Shakhtar Donetsk scores in 89% of games (8 of 9 games), while Zorya keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 games).
Zorya scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while Shakhtar Donetsk keeps a clean sheet in 56% (5 of 9 games).
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 - Zorya
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 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.78 pts / game - Shakhtar Donetsk · 1.44 pts / game - Zorya
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shakhtar Donetsk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 89%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Zorya - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
* 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 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). 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
Zorya
* 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 | Zorya | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.78 | 2.50 | ▲ 2.78 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 46% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 53% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 56% | 34% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 69% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 76% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Shakhtar Donetsk's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Zorya. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Shakhtar Donetsk and Zorya play?
Shakhtar Donetsk face Zorya on October 24, 2026 in Ukrainian Premier League at Arena L'viv. 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 Shakhtar Donetsk and Zorya?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Shakhtar Donetsk won 2, Zorya won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya?
Shakhtar Donetsk score 2.22 goals per game on average and Zorya 1.33. The Ukrainian Premier League average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Shakhtar Donetsk's matches and 67% of Zorya's.
What form are Shakhtar Donetsk and Zorya in?
Over the last 5 games Shakhtar Donetsk have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Zorya 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.