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FC Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.20 expected goals for FC Kharkiv and 1.30 for Shakhtar Donetsk, a combined total of 2.50. That distribution gives Shakhtar Donetsk the largest share of the 1X2 market at 39%, with the draw at 27%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 46% for over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 39% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Draw/Away
65.9% probability
Expected goals
1.20 – 1.30
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
FC Kharkiv home form
9 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Shakhtar Donetsk away threat
Scored in 6 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Shakhtar Donetsk to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 39%, against 34% / 27% / 39% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.20 goals for FC Kharkiv and 1.30 for Shakhtar Donetsk, a combined 2.50 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
61%
Double chance 12
73%
Double chance X2
66%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–112.8%
- 0–110.7%
- 1–09.9%
- 1–28.3%
- 0–08.2%
Recent form
FC Kharkiv
- 2026-09-19T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Bukovyna · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-16T11:00:00.000Z · A vs Prykarpattia · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-05T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Obolon'-Brovar · 5-0 (W)
- 2026-08-31T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Zorya Luhansk · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-08-22T11:00:00.000Z · A vs Kalynivka · 9-0 (W)
Shakhtar Donetsk
- 2026-10-09T12:30:00.000Z · A vs Veres Rivne · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-10-02T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Kryvbas KR · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-09-20T15:00:00.000Z · H vs LNZ Cherkasy · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-09-17T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Vilkhivtsi · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-09-14T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Chornomorets · 2-0 (W)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 21 |
| 2 | Polessya | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 19 |
| 3 | Dynamo Kyiv | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Kharkiv | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 15 |
| 5 | Karpaty | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 14 |
| 6 | Zorya Luhansk | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 11 |
| 7 | LNZ Cherkasy | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 11 |
| 8 | Veres Rivne | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| 9 | Kolos Kovalivka | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 8 |
| 10 | Bukovyna | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| 11 | Epitsentr Dunayivtsi | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 | Livyi Bereh | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 7 |
| 13 | Chornomorets | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 5 |
| 14 | Kryvbas KR | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| 15 | Obolon'-Brovar | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -10 | 4 |
| 16 | Kudrivka | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -14 | 2 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 65.9%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 51% and over 2.5 goals at 46%.
A 66% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.