Metalist vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction 13 September 2025
🔈 In the upcoming match, Metalist will take on Shakhtar in the national championship. Both teams are in impressive form and are fighting for crucial points. Metalist, currently sitting in 7th place, are aiming to solidify their position in the upper half of the table and capitalize on their home advantage. In recent games, the team has been actively utilizing their attacking prowess, scoring in nearly every encounter. Meanwhile, Shakhtar are confidently pushing towards the top of the standings and aim to strengthen their hold on second place. The game promises to be a tense tactical battle.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 03 December 2023, ending with a score of 2:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (home team - Shakhtar Donetsk):
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Metalist 1925 and Shakhtar Donetsk:
- played 5 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 0, for the away team - 4, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 1 against 13;
- average total in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.8;
- average total goals in the match - 2.8.
Head-to-head statistics Metalist - Shakhtar Donetsk

Metalist 1925 Team Overview
Metalist are showing strong form on their home turf and present a formidable challenge for any team in the league. The "Yellow-Blues" have clinched victory in 6 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.4 goals per game. Moreover, the club boasts one of the most reliable defensive lines in the league, conceding just 0.8 goals per match. The team's excellent form gives fans reason to hope for a positive outcome in the upcoming round.
Match Results: Metalist 1925

Shakhtar Donetsk Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier League, with Shakhtar hosting Oleksandriya. The game ended 2-0.
Here are the match statistics (Shakhtar vs Oleksandriya):
- possession percentage: 63% vs 37%;
- corners: 10 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 0.
Shakhtar are in excellent form, having gone unbeaten in their last four matches, securing three victories. The Miners showcase high-level attacking football, averaging two goals per match while maintaining a solid defense, conceding just 0.75 goals per game on average. Shakhtar's ambitions this season are clear: to finish triumphantly and reclaim their status as national champions.
Match Results: Shakhtar Donetsk
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 4, draws - 1.
Statistics: Metalist 1925 vs Shakhtar Donetsk
- matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- win percentage: 50% vs 75%;
- losses: 1 vs 0;
- draws: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 6;
- losses: 2 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Metalist 1925 won with a +1.5 handicap in last 7 home games (Premier League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.2, the guests - 2.6;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.8;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Metalist 1925 vs Shakhtar Donetsk
- average total in the tournament: 2.25 vs 2.75;
- average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 2;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 1.25;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.75;
- Metalist 1925: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Shakhtar Donetsk: average total away in the tournament - 2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.2) vs 1.7 (away - 2).
- Metalist 1925 have scored in 8 of last 9 home games (Premier League).
Prediction on corners
Metalist 1925: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.5; at home field - 5.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; at home field - 7.
Shakhtar Donetsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 8.25, away - 7.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.9; away - 6.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.6 (1.8 for home team and 1.8 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3 (1.5 for home team and 1.5 for away team).
Metalist 1925: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 0.25; at home - 0.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1; at home - 1.2.
Shakhtar Donetsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 0.75, away - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; away - 1.33.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Metalist 1925 vs Shakhtar Donetsk
- number of matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Metalist 1925 at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Shakhtar Donetsk away - 1 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Metalist 1925 at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Shakhtar Donetsk away - 3 (50%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The clash between these teams is always intriguing due to the high caliber of players on both sides. Considering Metalist's recent home performance statistics, the hosts have a decent chance to trouble the Miners. Current trends suggest we're in for a high-scoring encounter. Our key editorial pick is over 2.5 goals.