Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: match statistics
Shakhtar Donetsk is the clear favorite in this matchup, leading the table with an impressive record of 13 wins and only 1 defeat this season. The hosts display dominant home form with an 80% win rate, scoring an average of 2.9 goals per game while conceding just 0.8. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv, despite good recent form (4 wins in their last 5 matches), exhibit significantly weaker away statistics - an average of 1.6 goals scored and a 40% away draw rate. The difference in attacking quality is clear: Shakhtar averages 2.32 xG in home games compared to Metalist's 1.65 xG on the road, alongside a possession advantage (66% vs 53%). The overall goal tally of both teams (47:12 for Shakhtar vs 22:12 for Metalist) and their home/away goal differences (+21 vs +9) further confirm the superiority of the hosts, who should secure three points in this clash.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Shakhtar Donetsk played Metalist 1925 Kharkiv in Ukrainian Premier League (Ukraine). The match was played on 15 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Shakhtar Donetsk: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Shakhtar Donetsk scores 2.47 and concedes 0.63 goals per match. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv scores 1.22 and concedes 0.67. League average: 2.55 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Shakhtar Donetsk 32%, Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 39%. Over 2.5: Shakhtar Donetsk 53%, Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 28%. League level: BTTS 42%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Shakhtar Donetsk has higher xG: 2.10 vs 1.61. Shakhtar Donetsk: 16.9 shots per match, Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: 15.3.
Match halves
Shakhtar Donetsk: half-time lead 53%, second-half goals 1.58. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
Shakhtar Donetsk: 76-90+ (17 goals). Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ukrainian Premier League: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 42%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Shakhtar Donetsk is the clear favorite in this matchup, leading the table with an impressive record of 13 wins and only 1 defeat this season. The hosts display dominant home form with an 80% win rate, scoring an average of 2.9 goals per game while conceding just 0.8. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv, despite good recent form (4 wins in their last 5 matches), exhibit significantly weaker away statistics - an average of 1.6 goals scored and a 40% away draw rate. The difference in attacking quality is clear: Shakhtar averages 2.32 xG in home games compared to Metalist's 1.65 xG on the road, alongside a possession advantage (66% vs 53%). The overall goal tally of both teams (47:12 for Shakhtar vs 22:12 for Metalist) and their home/away goal differences (+21 vs +9) further confirm the superiority of the hosts, who should secure three points in this clash.
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
| Shakhtar Donetsk | Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Shakhtar Donetsk is 18% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Shakhtar Donetsk · 2.2 pts / match - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
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 102% better for: goals scored per match.
2.47 goals / match - Shakhtar Donetsk · 1.22 goals / match - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Shakhtar Donetsk is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.63 goals / match - Shakhtar Donetsk · 0.67 goals / match - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Shakhtar Donetsk scores in 89% of matches (17 of 19 matches), while Metalist 1925 Kharkiv keeps a clean sheet in 50% (9 of 18 matches).
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Shakhtar Donetsk keeps a clean sheet in 68% (13 of 19 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 - Shakhtar Donetsk
Over / Under - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
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.
Shakhtar Donetsk is 95% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.95 pts / match - Shakhtar Donetsk · 1 pts / match - Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shakhtar Donetsk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 53% of matches and wins 68%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
* 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 76-90 (17 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +13 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* 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
Shakhtar Donetsk
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
* 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
| Shakhtar Donetsk | Liga | Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.11 | 2.55 | ▼ 1.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 42% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 47% | ▼ 28% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 68% | 34% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 70% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 75% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Shakhtar DonetskSubstitutionOn: Vinícius Augusto Tobías da SilvaOff: Alisson Santana Lopes da Fonseca
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: Shakhtar Donetsk 0 - 1 - 0 Metalist 1925 Kharkiv. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv?
The Ukrainian Premier League match finished Shakhtar Donetsk 1:0 Metalist 1925 Kharkiv. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv?
Shakhtar Donetsk score 2.47 goals per game on average and Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 1.22. The Ukrainian Premier League average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Shakhtar Donetsk's matches and 39% of Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's.
What form are Shakhtar Donetsk and Metalist 1925 Kharkiv in?
Over the last 5 games Shakhtar Donetsk have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv?
The statistical background for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv — 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.