Veres vs SK Poltava: match statistics
Veres is displaying significantly better form and stability, especially in home matches, where they achieve 50% clean sheets and concede on average only 1 goal per game. SK Poltava is in 16th place in the table with a disastrous away record - 63% losses, 0% clean sheets, and an average of 2.63 goals conceded per away match. The goal difference is significant: Veres has -3 at home, while Poltava has as many as -13 away. The form from the last 5 matches also favors the hosts (1.6 PPG vs 0.6 PPG). Although Veres is not a dominant team at home (25% wins in home matches), the defensive weakness and overall form of the visitors suggest that the hosts have a real chance of securing three points. The high percentage of draws for Veres at home (38%) justifies a significant probability of a share of the points.
Veres vs SK Poltava: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Veres played against SK Poltava in Ukrainian Premier League (Ukraine). The game was played on February 20, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Veres has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. SK Poltava has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Veres scores 0.87 goals per game and allows 1.13. SK Poltava scores 0.88 and allows 2.38. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Veres's games and 63% of SK Poltava's. The Over 2.5 rates are 27% and 69%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Veres has the higher season xG average, 1.01 to 0.94 per game. Veres takes 8.7 shots per game, while SK Poltava takes 8.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Veres leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. SK Poltava leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Veres's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For SK Poltava, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ukrainian Premier League games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 46% 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, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 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
Veres is displaying significantly better form and stability, especially in home matches, where they achieve 50% clean sheets and concede on average only 1 goal per game. SK Poltava is in 16th place in the table with a disastrous away record - 63% losses, 0% clean sheets, and an average of 2.63 goals conceded per away match. The goal difference is significant: Veres has -3 at home, while Poltava has as many as -13 away. The form from the last 5 matches also favors the hosts (1.6 PPG vs 0.6 PPG). Although Veres is not a dominant team at home (25% wins in home matches), the defensive weakness and overall form of the visitors suggest that the hosts have a real chance of securing three points. The high percentage of draws for Veres at home (38%) justifies a significant probability of a share of the points.
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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
| Veres | SK Poltava | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.38 |
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.
Veres is 167% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Veres · 0.6 pts / game - 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.
Veres is 111% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Veres · 2.38 goals / game - SK Poltava
Veres scores in 53% of games (8 of 15 meczów), while SK Poltava keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 16 meczów).
SK Poltava scores in 69% of games (11 of 16 meczów), while Veres keeps a clean sheet in 40% (6 of 15 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 - Veres
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)
Veres - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
SK Poltava - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 13%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -7 |
* 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 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Veres
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
| Veres | Liga | SK Poltava | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.60 | ▲ 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 46% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 27% | 47% | ▲ 69% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 32% | ▼ 6% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 73% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 75% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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 Veres's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against SK Poltava. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Veres vs SK Poltava?
The Ukrainian Premier League match finished Veres 3:2 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 Veres vs SK Poltava?
Veres score 0.87 goals per game on average and SK Poltava 0.88. The Ukrainian Premier League average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Veres's matches and 63% of SK Poltava's.
What form are Veres and SK Poltava in?
Over the last 5 games Veres have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and SK Poltava 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Veres 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.