Zorya vs Kryvbas Prediction 18 August 2025
🔈 The upcoming clash between Zorya and Kryvbas promises plenty of intrigue, as both teams aim to solidify their standings in the league table. Zorya are currently in fifth place, underscoring their ambitions to compete for top positions. They strive to maintain confidence on the pitch but face challenges in converting their chances. Meanwhile, Kryvbas sit in ninth place, showcasing inconsistent form with a focus on counter-attacking play.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 20 April 2025 and ended with a 3-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (with Kryvbas as the home side):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 0.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Zorya Lugansk and Kryvbas Kriviy Rih:
- played 6 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 0, for the away team - 4, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 5 against 12;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.5, in the 2nd half - 1.33;
- average total goals in the match - 2.83.
Head-to-head statistics Zorya - Kryvbas

Zorya Lugansk Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Premier League, featuring Zarya as the hosts and Kudrovka as the visitors. The game concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Zarya vs Kudrovka):
- possession percentage: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
Zorya have managed to secure 4 points from their first two matches in the Ukrainian Premier League. They initially recorded a draw against LNZ (0-0), and last week, they overcame Kudrovka with a 2-1 victory. The team showcases a solid defense, conceding very few goals. However, their attack doesn't always deliver in terms of scoring, which is a concern for the fans. Despite this, Zorya remain hopeful of establishing themselves among the league leaders and are diligently working on improving their attacking play.
Match Results: Zorya Lugansk

Kryvbas Kriviy Rih Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Premier League, with Kryvbas as the home team and Metalist as the visitors. The match concluded with a scoreline of 2-0.
Here are the match statistics (Kryvbas vs Metalist):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 7 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 0.
Kryvbas enter this match with three points after two rounds. Last weekend, the club managed to defeat Metalist 2-0 at their home stadium. The hosts capitalized on their chances brilliantly and maintained the lead despite having a player sent off. Their counter-attacking strategy enables them to exploit opponents' mistakes effectively and swiftly transition from defense to attack.
Match Results: Kryvbas Kriviy Rih
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 4, draws - 2.
Statistics: Zorya Lugansk vs Kryvbas Kriviy Rih
- matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- wins: 1 vs 1;
- win percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- losses: 0 vs 1;
- draws: 1 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.83, the guests - 2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.83;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Zorya Lugansk vs Kryvbas Kriviy Rih
- average total in the tournament: 1.5 vs 2.5;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 1.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 1;
- Zorya Lugansk: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Kryvbas Kriviy Rih: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 0.83) vs 1.3 (away - 0.5).
- Kryvbas Kriviy Rih have scored under 1.5 goals in 15 of last 16 away games.
- Kryvbas Kriviy Rih have scored under 1.5 goals in 13 of last 14 away games (Premier League).
Prediction on corners
Zorya Lugansk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.5; at home field - 3.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; at home field - 5.33.
Kryvbas Kriviy Rih: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.5, away - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; away - 4.5.
- Over 7.5 corners in 13 of last 15 Zorya Lugansk games (Premier League).
- Over 7.5 corners in 8 of last 9 Zorya Lugansk home games (Premier League).
- Over 7.5 corners in last 9 Kryvbas Kriviy Rih away games (Premier League).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4 (2 for home team and 2 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4 (2 for home team and 2 for away team).
Zorya Lugansk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.5; at home - 1.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 2.33.
Kryvbas Kriviy Rih: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.5, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; away - 2.75.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Zorya Lugansk vs Kryvbas Kriviy Rih
- number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Zorya Lugansk at home - 1 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Kryvbas Kriviy Rih away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Zorya Lugansk at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Kryvbas Kriviy Rih away - 2 (50%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be intriguing due to the contrasting styles of the teams: Zorya's cautious defense versus Kryvbas's rapid counterattacks. Considering the head-to-head history, where Zorya haven't won in six consecutive games, along with both teams' scoring trends, it's reasonable to expect a low-scoring encounter. The bet on total under 2.5 goals seems logical and has a high chance of success.