Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Hirnyk: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a very evenly matched encounter. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv display solid home form with 50% clean sheets and a possession advantage (54%), but their home record is unstable (33% wins, 33% draws, 33% losses). Hirnyk boasts better shot conversion (16% vs the hosts' 6%), but simultaneously has a weak away defense, conceding an average of 2 goals per match. Both teams' recent form is average (1.6 PPG vs 1.2 PPG), and the xG differential suggests a slight home advantage (1.44 vs 1.22). Considering Metalist's stronger home defense and Hirnyk's ability to score away despite defensive issues, the most probable outcome is a draw or a narrow victory for either side.
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Hirnyk: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv played Hirnyk in Ukrainian Premier League (Ukraine). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Hirnyk: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv scores 1.20 and concedes 0.80 goals per match. Hirnyk scores 1.75 and concedes 1.50. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 47%, Hirnyk 63%. Over 2.5: Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 27%, Hirnyk 69%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv has higher xG: 1.54 vs 1.43. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: 14.5 shots per match, Hirnyk: 11.7.
Match halves
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.87. Hirnyk: half-time lead 56%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: 46-60 (5 goals). Hirnyk: 0-15 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ukrainian Premier League: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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
Statistical analysis indicates a very evenly matched encounter. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv display solid home form with 50% clean sheets and a possession advantage (54%), but their home record is unstable (33% wins, 33% draws, 33% losses). Hirnyk boasts better shot conversion (16% vs the hosts' 6%), but simultaneously has a weak away defense, conceding an average of 2 goals per match. Both teams' recent form is average (1.6 PPG vs 1.2 PPG), and the xG differential suggests a slight home advantage (1.44 vs 1.22). Considering Metalist's stronger home defense and Hirnyk's ability to score away despite defensive issues, the most probable outcome is a draw or a narrow victory for either side.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | Hirnyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv · 1.2 pts / match - Hirnyk
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.
Hirnyk is 46% better for: goals scored per match.
1.2 goals / match - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv · 1.75 goals / match - Hirnyk
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv is 88% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.8 goals / match - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv · 1.5 goals / match - Hirnyk
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv scores in 67% of matches (10 of 15 matches), while Hirnyk keeps a clean sheet in 19% (3 of 16 matches).
Hirnyk scores in 75% of matches (12 of 16 matches), while Metalist 1925 Kharkiv keeps a clean sheet in 40% (6 of 15 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 - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Over / Under - Hirnyk
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.
Hirnyk is 123% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.87 pts / match - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv · 1.94 pts / match - Hirnyk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Hirnyk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 56% of matches and wins 44%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -3 |
* 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 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Hirnyk
* 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
| Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | Liga | Hirnyk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.00 | 2.60 | ▲ 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | • 47% | 46% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 27% | 47% | ▲ 69% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 32% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 73% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 75% | ▲ 94% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 0 - 0 - 1 Hirnyk. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Hirnyk?
The Ukrainian Premier League match finished Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 0:0 Hirnyk. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Hirnyk?
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv score 1.20 goals per game on average and Hirnyk 1.75. The Ukrainian Premier League average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's matches and 63% of Hirnyk's.
What form are Metalist 1925 Kharkiv and Hirnyk in?
Over the last 5 games Metalist 1925 Kharkiv have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Hirnyk 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Hirnyk?
The statistical background for Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Hirnyk — 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.