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Shakhtar Donetsk vs Dynamo Kyiv Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.84 expected goals for Shakhtar Donetsk and 0.78 for Dynamo Kyiv, a combined total of 2.63. That distribution gives Shakhtar Donetsk the largest share of the 1X2 market at 62%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 49% for over 2.5 goals and 46% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 62% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
Model pick
Shakhtar Donetsk win
62.4% probability
Expected goals
1.84 – 0.78
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.
Shakhtar Donetsk home form
9 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
Dynamo Kyiv away threat
Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Shakhtar Donetsk to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 62%, against 62% / 22% / 15% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.84 goals for Shakhtar Donetsk and 0.78 for Dynamo Kyiv, a combined 2.63 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
85%
Double chance 12
78%
Double chance X2
38%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–013.3%
- 2–012.3%
- 1–110.5%
- 2–19.6%
- 3–07.5%
Recent form
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)
Dynamo Kyiv
- 2026-10-11T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Karpaty · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-19T12:30:00.000Z · A vs Zorya Luhansk · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-14T12:30:00.000Z · H vs Epitsentr Dunayivtsi · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-09-10T12:30:00.000Z · A vs Nyva Vinnytsya · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-06T10:00:00.000Z · H vs LNZ Cherkasy · 0-0 (D)
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 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 24 |
| 2 | Polessya | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 22 |
| 3 | FC Kharkiv | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 18 |
| 4 | Dynamo Kyiv | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
| 5 | Karpaty | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 15 |
| 6 | LNZ Cherkasy | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| 7 | Zorya Luhansk | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 14 |
| 8 | Epitsentr Dunayivtsi | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 9 |
| 9 | Veres Rivne | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 9 |
| 10 | Kolos Kovalivka | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 11 | Bukovyna | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | -5 | 8 |
| 12 | Livyi Bereh | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| 13 | Obolon'-Brovar | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -8 | 7 |
| 14 | Chornomorets | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 5 |
| 15 | Kudrivka | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 5 |
| 16 | Kryvbas KR | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 5 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Shakhtar Donetsk win, at 62.4%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 46% and over 2.5 goals at 49%.
A 62% 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.