Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 22 September 2025
🔈 The upcoming clash between Shakhtar and Zorya promises to be an exhilarating encounter. Both teams showcase a vibrant style of play, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the match. Shakhtar are in fine form, unbeaten in their last five matches, and currently sit third in the standings. Zorya, while less consistent, have the ability to surprise any opponent with their attacking prowess. Both squads are packed with talented players ready to display their best on the field.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 09 May 2025 and ended in a 0-0 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Zorya were the home side):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 3 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Shakhtar Donetsk and Zorya Lugansk:
- played 46 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 36, for the away team - 5, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 114 against 39;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.33, in the 2nd half - 2;
- average total goals in the match - 3.33.
Head-to-head statistics Shakhtar Donetsk - Zorya

Shakhtar Donetsk Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Ukrainian Cup, with Polissya Stavky as the hosts and Shakhtar as the visitors. The match concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Shakhtar vs Polissya Stavky):
- possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 10 vs 1.
Shakhtar continue to display confident play both in attack and defense. The team from Donetsk have won three of their last five matches and remain unbeaten, highlighting their consistent form. Currently, they sit third in the league standings, aiming to solidify their position among the leaders of the Ukrainian Championship.
Match Results: Shakhtar Donetsk

Zorya Lugansk Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on in the Premier League, with Zorya as the hosts and Kolos as the visitors. The match ended with a 1-3 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Zorya vs Kolos):
- possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corners: 5 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
Zorya are known for the unpredictability of their results, alternating between victories and defeats. Despite sitting ninth in the table, the Luhansk side score and concede in nearly every match, highlighting their open style of play. This makes the "Black and Whites" a dangerous opponent for any team in the league. Whether the club can provide a serious challenge to the formidable Shakhtar will be revealed very soon.
Match Results: Zorya Lugansk
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 46;
- home team wins - 36, away team wins - 5, draws - 5.
Statistics: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Lugansk
- matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- win percentage: 60% vs 40%;
- losses: 0 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 1 vs 4;
- draws: 4 vs 3.
- Zorya Lugansk won with a +2.5 handicap in last 12 games.
- Zorya Lugansk won with a +2.5 handicap in last 11 games (Premier League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.48, the guests - 0.85;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 26; at the home team's field - 12.
Statistics: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Lugansk
- average total in the tournament: 2.6 vs 3.4;
- average total goals scored: 1.8 vs 1.8;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.2 vs 1;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.6 vs 0.8;
- Shakhtar Donetsk: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Zorya Lugansk: average total away in the tournament - 4;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1) vs 1.4 (away - 2.25).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Zorya Lugansk games.
Prediction on corners
- Under 10.5 corners in 11 of last 12 Shakhtar Donetsk home games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.56 (1.28 for home team and 1.28 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.72 (1.05 for home team and 1.67 for away team).
Shakhtar Donetsk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1; at home - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.4; at home - 1.33.
Zorya Lugansk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.4, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; away - 2.25.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 46;
- both teams scored all-time - 26 times;
- on the home team’s field - 12 times.
Statistics: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Lugansk
- number of matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 4;
- number of BTTS matches for Shakhtar Donetsk at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Zorya Lugansk away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Shakhtar Donetsk at home - 1 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Zorya Lugansk away - 4 (100%).
- Zorya Lugansk have scored and conceded in last 5 games.