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
Key match information
Veres played SK Poltava in Ukrainian Premier League (Ukraine). The match was played on 20 February 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Veres: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. SK Poltava: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Veres scores 0.87 and concedes 1.13 goals per match. SK Poltava scores 0.88 and concedes 2.38. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Veres 33%, SK Poltava 63%. Over 2.5: Veres 27%, SK Poltava 69%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Veres has higher xG: 1.01 vs 0.94. Veres: 8.7 shots per match, SK Poltava: 8.2.
Match halves
Veres: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.60. SK Poltava: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.44.
Goals by minute
Veres: 46-60 (5 goals). SK Poltava: 31-45+ (3 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 1.00, 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
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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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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Veres is 167% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Veres · 0.6 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.
Veres is 111% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.13 goals / match - Veres · 2.38 goals / match - SK Poltava
Veres scores in 53% of matches (8 of 15 matches), while SK Poltava keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 16 matches).
SK Poltava scores in 69% of matches (11 of 16 matches), while Veres 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 - Veres
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Veres - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 27%. 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 31% of matches and wins 13%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Veres
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
| Veres | Liga | SK Poltava | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Veres 0 - 0 - 1 SK Poltava. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.