LNZ Cherkasy vs SK Poltava: match statistics
LNZ Cherkasy vs SK Poltava: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
LNZ Cherkasy played SK Poltava in Ukrainian Premier League (Ukraine). The match was played on 13 May 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
LNZ Cherkasy: 0-4-1, 0.80 points/match. SK Poltava: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
LNZ Cherkasy scores 1.33 and concedes 0.59 goals per match. SK Poltava scores 0.85 and concedes 2.59. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: LNZ Cherkasy 22%, SK Poltava 52%. Over 2.5: LNZ Cherkasy 30%, SK Poltava 67%. League level: BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
LNZ Cherkasy has higher xG: 1.48 vs 0.92. LNZ Cherkasy: 12.7 shots per match, SK Poltava: 8.0.
Match halves
LNZ Cherkasy: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.78. SK Poltava: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.37.
Goals by minute
LNZ Cherkasy: 31-45+ (10 goals). SK Poltava: 0-15 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ukrainian Premier League: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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
LNZ Cherkasy are the favorites: they have 16 wins this season, 36 goals scored and 16 conceded, at home they average 1.07 goals and only 0.64 conceded per match. Their home xG is 1.53, while SK Poltava away allows opponents an average of 2.08 xG and concedes as many as 2.54 goals per game, indicating a significant defensive advantage for the hosts. The hosts average 12.64 shots and 4.21 on target per home match versus 7.92 shots and 2.31 on target for the visitors, and additionally LNZ keep a clean sheet in 64% of home games compared to 0% for SK Poltava away. Form is a cautionary signal — LNZ haven’t won any of their last 5 matches (0–4–1, goal differential 3–4), while SK Poltava are 0–2–3 in their last 5, scoring only 4 and conceding 14. Considering the hosts’ stable defense, superiority in shot volume and higher xG, I predict an LNZ victory, although the hosts’ run of draws increases the probability of a shared point.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
SK Poltava has a seasonal BTTS rate of 62% versus 43% for LNZ Cherkasy, giving an initial edge to BTTS - Yes (average signal around 53%). Both teams concede high goals-against averages: LNZ concedes 2.64 goals/match, SK 2.54 goals/match, and SK has conceded 14 goals in the last 5 matches (avg 2.8), which increases the likelihood of Goal/Goal. Offensively both sides generate around 0.9 xG per match (0.91 vs 0.93) and average ~8 shots, so they have realistic scoring opportunities. At the same time the last 5 matches show BTTS dropping to 40% for both teams, which lowers confidence, therefore I ultimately rate BTTS as more likely (~60% vs 40%).
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Both teams score on average only 0.86 (LNZ) and 0.85 (SK Poltava) goals per match, while conceding 2.64 and 2.54 respectively, which points to high-scoring fixtures. Average attacking xG are 0.91 (LNZ) and 0.93 (Poltava), and xG against are 2.03 and 2.08; averaging these values yields a forecast of 1.50 goals for the home side and 1.48 for the away side, i.e. 2.98 in total. Season-to-date percentages of matches over 1.5 are 93% and 92% for home and away, hence a strong signal for Over 1.5 (95% vs 5%). For the 2.5 line, season values are 71% (LNZ) and 62% (Poltava) and the forecasted 2.98 goals suggest Over 2.5 as likely (72%); the 3.5 line is more balanced (50%/46%), so I prefer Under 3.5 as the safer option (60%).
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Half-time statistics indicate an advantage for the visitors: LNZ led at the break in only 3 matches (21%) and trailed in 10 (71%), while SK Poltava led away in 4 fixtures (31%). At half-time the hosts average 0.43 goals scored and 1.29 conceded, and the visitors 0.54 scored and 1.08 conceded; xG is 0.91 for LNZ versus 0.93 for SK, with xG against of 2.03–2.08, which reflects poor defensive coverage and many scoring opportunities. Goals frequently occur in the second half: the average second-half goals are 1.79 for the hosts and 1.77 for the visitors, with over 0.5 second-half goals in 92–93% of matches, so a lead at the break is likely to be maintained or extended. Additionally, both teams concede many goals over the season (LNZ 2.64, SK 2.54 per game) and the lack of clean sheets (7% for the hosts, 0% for the visitors) favors a win for the away side. For these reasons the strongest scenario is SK Poltava leading at half-time and the visitors winning by full-time (2/2).
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| LNZ Cherkasy | SK Poltava | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.34 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
LNZ Cherkasy is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - LNZ Cherkasy · 0.4 pts / match - 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.
LNZ Cherkasy is 56% better for: goals scored per match.
1.33 goals / match - LNZ Cherkasy · 0.85 goals / match - SK Poltava
LNZ Cherkasy is 339% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.59 goals / match - LNZ Cherkasy · 2.59 goals / match - SK Poltava
LNZ Cherkasy scores in 74% of matches (20 of 27 matches), while SK Poltava keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 27 matches).
SK Poltava scores in 56% of matches (15 of 27 matches), while LNZ Cherkasy keeps a clean sheet in 67% (18 of 27 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - LNZ Cherkasy
Over / Under - SK Poltava
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
LNZ Cherkasy is 83% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.7 pts / match - LNZ Cherkasy · 0.93 pts / match - SK Poltava
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
LNZ Cherkasy - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 59%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
SK Poltava - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 7%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -7 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
LNZ Cherkasy
SK Poltava
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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
| LNZ Cherkasy | Liga | SK Poltava | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.93 | 2.60 | ▲ 3.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 22% | 43% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 30% | 48% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 67% | 33% | ▼ 4% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 69% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 59% | 75% | ▲ 93% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: LNZ Cherkasy 1 - 0 - 0 SK Poltava. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of LNZ Cherkasy vs SK Poltava?
The Ukrainian Premier League match finished LNZ Cherkasy 2:0 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 LNZ Cherkasy vs SK Poltava?
LNZ Cherkasy score 1.33 goals per game on average and SK Poltava 0.85. The Ukrainian Premier League average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 22% of LNZ Cherkasy's matches and 52% of SK Poltava's.
What form are LNZ Cherkasy and SK Poltava in?
Over the last 5 games LNZ Cherkasy have a 0-4-1 record (0.80 points per game) and SK Poltava 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for LNZ Cherkasy 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.