Zorya vs SK Poltava: match statistics
Zorya is showing significantly better form and statistics at their home ground, where they achieve a 33% win rate and 44% clean sheets, with an average of only 1.11 goals conceded per match. SK Poltava is in 16th place in the table with a catastrophic away record - 67% losses, zero clean sheets, and a negative goal difference of -14. The visitors concede an average of 2.67 goals away, which, given their weak defense (xGA 2.08), represents a huge advantage for the hosts. Zorya also boasts better xG metrics (1.46 vs 1.07) and possession (52% vs 41%), which confirms their dominance in home matches. The form in the last five matches also speaks in favor of the hosts, who earn 0.8 points per match compared to just 0.6 points for the visitors.
Zorya vs SK Poltava: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Zorya played against SK Poltava in Ukrainian Premier League (Ukraine). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Recent form
Zorya has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. SK Poltava has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Zorya scores 1.22 goals per game and allows 1.28. SK Poltava scores 0.89 and allows 2.39. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Zorya's games and 61% of SK Poltava's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 67%, compared with league averages of 43% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Zorya has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 0.98 per game. Zorya takes 13.1 shots per game, while SK Poltava takes 8.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Zorya leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. SK Poltava leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.39 after halftime.
When the teams score
Zorya's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 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 43% 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 5.00 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
Zorya is showing significantly better form and statistics at their home ground, where they achieve a 33% win rate and 44% clean sheets, with an average of only 1.11 goals conceded per match. SK Poltava is in 16th place in the table with a catastrophic away record - 67% losses, zero clean sheets, and a negative goal difference of -14. The visitors concede an average of 2.67 goals away, which, given their weak defense (xGA 2.08), represents a huge advantage for the hosts. Zorya also boasts better xG metrics (1.46 vs 1.07) and possession (52% vs 41%), which confirms their dominance in home matches. The form in the last five matches also speaks in favor of the hosts, who earn 0.8 points per match compared to just 0.6 points for the visitors.
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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
| Zorya | SK Poltava | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.36 |
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.
Zorya is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Zorya · 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.
Zorya is 37% better for: goals scored per game.
1.22 goals / game - Zorya · 0.89 goals / game - SK Poltava
Zorya is 87% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.28 goals / game - Zorya · 2.39 goals / game - SK Poltava
Zorya scores in 67% of games (12 of 18 meczów), while SK Poltava keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 18 meczów).
SK Poltava scores in 67% of games (12 of 18 meczów), while Zorya keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).
How often they score at least...
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* 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 - Zorya
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.
Zorya is 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Zorya · 1.11 pts / game - SK Poltava
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Zorya - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 33%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
SK Poltava - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 11%. 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 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -6 |
* 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 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). 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
Zorya
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
| Zorya | Liga | SK Poltava | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.50 | 2.55 | ▲ 3.28 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 43% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 28% | 34% | ▼ 6% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▲ 94% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 75% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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
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 Zorya's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against SK Poltava. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Zorya vs SK Poltava?
The Ukrainian Premier League match finished Zorya 4:0 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 Zorya vs SK Poltava?
Zorya score 1.22 goals per game on average and SK Poltava 0.89. The Ukrainian Premier League average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Zorya's matches and 61% of SK Poltava's.
What form are Zorya and SK Poltava in?
Over the last 5 games Zorya have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and SK Poltava 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Zorya vs SK Poltava?
The statistical background for Zorya vs SK Poltava — 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.