Veres Rivne vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction 17 August 2025
🔈 The upcoming clash between Veres and Shakhtar promises to be an intriguing matchup. Veres have had a rocky start to the new Ukrainian league season, losing in the opening two rounds. The team is clearly struggling to develop their attack, averaging just 0.6 goals per game over their last ten outings. Shakhtar, on the other hand, are at the opposite end of the spectrum-their confident performances have kept them unbeaten in their last ten matches, boasting an impressive average of 2.2 goals per game.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between these teams took place on 06 April 2025 and ended with a 3-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (with Shakhtar as the home side):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corners: 5 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 0.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Veres and Shakhtar Donetsk:
- played 13 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 0, for the away team - 11, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 5 against 29;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.85, in the 2nd half - 1.77;
- average total goals in the match - 2.62.
Head-to-head statistics Veres Rivne - Shakhtar Donetsk
Veres Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Premier League, with Poltava as the home side and Veres as the visitors. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Veres vs Poltava):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 0 vs 1.
Veres have looked unconvincing in their opening two matches of the championship, suffering defeats to Dynamo Kyiv (0-1) and Poltava (0-1). The "Cossacks" are struggling both defensively and offensively. Their transition from defense to attack is particularly problematic. The team's play is marked by low scoring, hindering their ability to find stability and achieve the desired results.
Match Results: Veres
Shakhtar Donetsk Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Europa League, with Shakhtar as the home team and Panathinaikos as the visitors. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Shakhtar vs Panathinaikos):
- possession percentage: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 6;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Shakhtar have entered the season not in spectacular fashion, but they've managed to secure 4 points from two rounds. The Donetsk club first edged out Epicenter with a 1-0 victory, followed by an exhilarating 3-3 draw against Karpaty. The "Miners" are renowned for their aggressive, attack-focused style of play, averaging over two goals per match while maintaining a low concession rate of just 0.8 goals per game.
Match Results: Shakhtar Donetsk
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 13;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 3; number of draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 0.85;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.15, while the visitors net 0.69.
First-Half Stats: Veres (home) vs Shakhtar Donetsk (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 2;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 1 (50%);
- losses: 1 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 1.5;
- Average goals conceded: 1 vs 0.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 4;
- losses: 7 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 1) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.4).
- Veres have lost the 1st half in 7 of last 8 games (Premier League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 13;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 11, draws - 2.
Statistics: Veres vs Shakhtar Donetsk
- matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- wins: 0 vs 1;
- win percentage: 0% vs 50%;
- losses: 2 vs 0;
- draws: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 6;
- losses: 7 vs 0;
- draws: 1 vs 4.
- Veres have lost in 6 of last 7 games (Premier League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 0.38, the guests - 2.23;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.62;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 3.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 12 of last 13 Veres games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Veres games (Premier League).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Veres home games (Premier League).
Prediction on corners
Veres: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.5; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.8; at home field - 5.
Shakhtar Donetsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 8.5, away - 8.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; away - 5.29.
- Over 7.5 corners in 9 of last 10 Veres games (Premier League).
- Over 7.5 corners in last 5 Veres home games (Premier League).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.7 (1.85 for home team and 1.85 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.17 (1.67 for home team and 1.5 for away team).
Veres: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1; at home - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; at home - 3.
Shakhtar Donetsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.5, away - 1.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; away - 1.14.
- Under 4.5 yellow cards in 6 of last 7 Shakhtar Donetsk games.
- Under 4.5 yellow cards in last 5 Shakhtar Donetsk away games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 13;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Veres vs Shakhtar Donetsk
- number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 0 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Veres at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Shakhtar Donetsk away - 1 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Veres at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Shakhtar Donetsk away - 4 (57%).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, we can anticipate the visitors dominating in most areas of the pitch. The hosts' struggles in transitioning from defense to attack only benefit the "Miners." The home side's low scoring makes their victory unlikely, even with the support of their fans. Considering these factors, a well-founded bet would be Shakhtar to win with a -1 handicap.
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