Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist Prediction 15 March 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Shakhtar and Metalist promises to be action-packed. Shakhtar are in excellent form, showcasing high scoring prowess and consistent victories on home turf. In their last five matches, they have secured four wins. Metalist are also performing well, riding a streak of several successful outings. Both clubs are positioned at the top of the table, adding intrigue to this upcoming encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 13 September 2025, ending with a score of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (home team - Metalist 1925):
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Shakhtar Donetsk and Metalist 1925:
- played 6 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 4, for the away team - 0, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 14 against 2;
- average total in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.67;
- average total goals in the match - 2.67.
Head-to-head statistics Shakhtar Donetsk - Metalist

Shakhtar Donetsk Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the UEFA Conference League, featuring hosts Lech Poznań against visitors Shakhtar. The match concluded with a 1-3 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Shakhtar vs Lech Poznań):
- possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 0;
- fouls: 8 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
Shakhtar are at the top of the league standings, thanks to their impressive performances. The team have won 13 out of 19 matches this season, boasting an impressive scoring rate of over two goals per game. Their form in the last ten matches has been flawless, with seven victories and no defeats. On home turf, they are particularly formidable, consistently scoring more than 1.5 goals in five consecutive Premier League matches.
Match Results: Shakhtar Donetsk

Metalist 1925 Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Premier League, with Rukh Lviv as the home team and Metalist as the visitors. The match concluded with a 0-3 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Metalist vs Rukh Lviv):
- possession percentage: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
Metalist are currently in sixth place, yet their level of play rivals that of higher-ranked teams. With only three losses this season, they have shown consistent form, securing four wins and a draw in their last five matches. The team excels on the road, as evidenced by advanced statistics.
Match Results: Metalist 1925
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- matches played - 6;
- home wins - 4, away wins - 0, draws - 2.
Statistics: Shakhtar vs Metalist
- matches in the tournament: 19 vs 18;
- wins: 13 vs 8;
- win percentage: 68% vs 44%;
- losses: 1 vs 3;
- draws: 5 vs 7.
Last 10 Matches:
- wins: 7 vs 6;
- losses: 0 vs 1;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Metalist cover a +1.5 handicap on the road in 23 of their last 24 matches.
- Metalist cover a +1.5 handicap in 19 of their last 20 matches.
- Metalist cover a +1.5 handicap in 15 of their last 16 matches (Premier League).
- Metalist cover a +1.5 handicap on the road in 9 consecutive matches (Premier League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head (average total):
- home team - 2.33, away team - 0.33;
- head-to-head average - 2.67;
- both teams scored: all-time - 2 times; at home - 0 times.
Average Total Statistics: Shakhtar vs Metalist
- in the tournament: 3.11 vs 1.89;
- goals scored: 2.47 vs 1.22;
- first half: 0.89 vs 0.44;
- second half: 1.58 vs 0.78;
- Shakhtar at home in the tournament - 3.13;
- Metalist away in the tournament - 1.6;
- last 10 matches: 1.9 (home - 2.2) vs 1.7 (away - 1.6).
- Shakhtar score more than 1.5 goals at home in 5 consecutive matches (Premier League).
Corners Prediction
Shakhtar: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 6.63; home - 7.5;
- last 10 matches: average total - 5.6; home - 6.4.
Metalist: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 6.06, away - 6.1;
- last 10 matches: average total - 5.8; away - 4.
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Scorelines (current season):
- most frequent scoreline in the tournament: 1-0 (20/151, 13.2%);
- Shakhtar's frequent home scores: 1-0, 1-4, 2-0, 2-2, 3-1, 4-0, 5-0, 7-1 (1/8, 12.5%);
- Metalist's frequent away scores: 0-0, 1-1 (2/10, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes:
1-0 - 13.07% (odds 5.2)
2-0 - 11.75% (odds 5.2)
2-1 - 10.19% (odds 7.4)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering current trends and team form, a high-scoring game is expected with Shakhtar, the home side, likely to find the back of the net multiple times. Given their recent home successes and goal-scoring stats, the most probable outcome is Shakhtar's individual total exceeding 1.5 goals. A key trend suggests that betting on Shakhtar's individual total over 1.5 is the most well-founded choice.