Bukovina vs Polissya Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 11 October 2026
🔊 Polissya return from the international break no longer as UPL leaders. That said, it is simply because Shakhtar have already played their match. If the visitors beat Bukovyna, who sit in the lower half of the table, they will go back to the top. However, this away trip is not expected to be straightforward for Ruslan Rotan's side.
Head-to-Head
The last time Bukovyna and Polissia met was 13 November 2022 in the First League: Polissia came from a goal down at half-time to win 2-1.
Polissya Zhytomyr have won both of their First League meetings with Bukovyna - home and away.
Head-to-head statistics Bukovina - Polissya

Bukovina Team Overview
Bukovyna's last Premier League match on ended in a 0-2 away defeat to Kharkiv. The score was level at half-time, but Bukovyna failed to register a single shot on target throughout the game, managing just four attempts in total.
Bukovyna have had a difficult run, winning just one of their last five official matches. On average, they score 0.57 goals and concede 0.86 per game. Their home form has traditionally been a strength: Bukovyna have gone unbeaten at home in 22 of their last 23 matches, which gives them some confidence even against a side from the upper end of the table.
Match Results: Bukovina

Polissya Team Overview
Polissia Zhytomyr beat Kryvbas 1-0 at home in their last Premier League match . Despite equal possession, the winners had noticeably more shots - 16 to 9 - and launched more attacks: 82 to 65.
Polissya come into this match in excellent form, having won five consecutive matches before the international break. They are consistently picking up points and competing with Shakhtar for top spot. Their average of more than two goals per game (2.14) is impressive, and defensively they are conceding fewer than one per game (0.71). Notably, Ruslan Rotan's side have won the first half in six consecutive UPL matches - taking their time to get going is not their style.
Match Results: Polissya
Total Goals Prediction
In 8 of Bukovyna's last 9 matches, the total has gone under 3.5 goals, which is consistent with the team's low scoring average this season - 0.57 goals per match overall and 1 goal in home matches. This suggests the game is unlikely to be a high-scoring one. The pick is Total Goals - Under 3.5 at odds of 1.37.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely outcomes are 0-1 (19.51%), 0-0 (17.81%) and 1-0 (11.51%). A narrow away win is the most probable result, though a 0-0 draw is also very likely. The gap between the first and second options is relatively small, which underlines the cautious nature of the upcoming match.
Reliable Bet
Polissya Zhytomyr have scored in 12 of their last 13 matches, which points to a strong trend. The team average 2.14 goals per match this season and 1.67 away from home, making a goal for the visitors highly likely. The reliable bet here is Polissya to Score: Yes at odds of 1.13.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The dynamics of Polissya's results clearly indicate the superiority of the visitors. Our editorial team believes that Ruslan Rotan's team will answer Shakhtar with their three points and return to first place in the table. The main bet is a Polissya win.
