Zorya vs Metalist Prediction 9 May 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Zorya and Metalist promises to be a thrilling encounter, considering the current trends and form of both teams. Zorya have been solid at home, rarely dropping points on their turf, as evidenced by their recent performances. Metalist, on the other hand, display a consistent away game with a strong defense. Both teams sit near the top of the league table, adding extra motivation for both sides.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 08 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Metalist 1925):
- ball possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 8;
- fouls: 7 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Zorya Lugansk and Metalist 1925:
- played 6 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 5, for the away team - 1, draws - 0;
- number of goals - 18 against 5;
- average total in the 1st half - 2.17, in the 2nd half - 1.67;
- average total goals in the match - 3.83.
Head-to-head statistics Zorya - Metalist

Zorya Lugansk Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Premier League, with Rukh Lviv as the home side and Zorya as the visitors. The match concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Zorya vs Rukh Lviv):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 4 vs 6;
- fouls: 15 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
Zorya have been solid at home, remaining unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 home matches. In their last five games, the team secured three wins and suffered two losses. This indicates a decent form and an ability to challenge strong opponents.
Match Results: Zorya Lugansk

Metalist 1925 Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Premier League, where Metalist hosted Polissya Zhytomyr. The encounter ended 0-1.
Here are the match statistics (Metalist vs Polissya Zhytomyr):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 0 vs 3.
Metalist hold the fifth spot in the table thanks to their solid defense and efficient attack. In their last five matches, they have secured two wins, one loss, and one draw. Their scoring average is modest-around one goal per game-but their strong defense compensates for the lack of goals. Notably, their ability to keep the number of conceded goals to a minimum stands out.
Match Results: Metalist 1925
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 6;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 2.17;
- Today's home team scores on average 1.5, while the visitors net 0.67.
First-Half Stats: Zorya Lugansk (home) vs Metalist 1925 (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 12;
- wins: 6 (46.15%) vs 2 (16.67%);
- losses: 3 (23.08%) vs 4 (33.33%);
- draws: 4 (30.77%) vs 6 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 0.83;
- Average goals conceded: 0.38 vs 0.42.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 1;
- draws: 3 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.7) vs 0.6 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.1).
- Zorya Lugansk scored in the 1st half in last 6 games against Metalist 1925 (Premier League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 1, draws - 0.
Statistics: Zorya Lugansk vs Metalist 1925
- matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- wins: 10 vs 12;
- win percentage: 38% vs 46%;
- losses: 8 vs 5;
- draws: 8 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- losses: 3 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 3, the guests - 0.83;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.83;
- both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Zorya Lugansk vs Metalist 1925
- average total in the tournament: 2.69 vs 1.77;
- average total goals scored: 1.42 vs 1.19;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.77 vs 0.38;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.65 vs 0.81;
- Zorya Lugansk: average total at home in the tournament - 1.38;
- Metalist 1925: average total away in the tournament - 1.42;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 2) vs 1.2 (away - 1).
- Metalist 1925 have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Zorya Lugansk vs Metalist 1925
- number of matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 8;
- number of BTTS matches for Zorya Lugansk at home - 6 (46%);
- number of BTTS matches for Metalist 1925 away - 6 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 1;
- BTTS matches for Zorya Lugansk at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS matches for Metalist 1925 away - 1 (25%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (27/207, 13%);
- Zorya Lugansk at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (3/13, 23.1%);
- Metalist 1925 away most often play: 0:0 , 1:1 (3/12, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
0:1 - 12.98% (odds 5.85)
1:1 - 12.84% (odds 6.12)
0:0 - 11.04% (odds 7.25)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Analyzing the presented data and current team trends, it's clear that betting on under 2.5 goals is the most well-founded strategy for this match. This trend is supported by Metallist's low-scoring statistics: fewer than 2.5 goals have been scored in 8 of their last 9 matches across all competitions. Additionally, both teams traditionally play cautiously.