Kryvbas vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction 17 May 2026
π The clash between Kryvbas and Shakhtar draws attention due to the stark contrast in their attacking output. Kryvbas currently sit fifth in the table, but they concede almost as many as they score. Shakhtar boast the leagueβs most prolific attack and have suffered very few defeats this season. Both sides have consistently delivered high-scoring performances in recent matches.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 01 December 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Shakhtar Donetsk):
- ball possession percentage: 72% vs 28%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 4;
- fouls: 7 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
πStatistical preview of official matches between the teams Kryvbas Kriviy Rih and Shakhtar Donetsk:
- played 7 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 0, for the away team - 4, draws - 3;
- number of goals - 9 against 17;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.71, in the 2nd half - 2;
- average total goals in the match - 3.71.
Head-to-head statistics Kryvbas - Shakhtar Donetsk
Kryvbas Kriviy Rih Team Overview
Their most recent official fixture took place on in the Premier League, with Veres hosting Kryvbas. The visitors came away with a 3-1 victory.
Here are the key match stats (Kryvbas vs Veres):
- Possession: 46% vs 54%;
- Corners: 0 vs 6;
- Fouls: 15 vs 11;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Kryvbas have been inconsistent lately, picking up three wins, one defeat, and a draw in their last five outings. Over their previous ten matches, they have claimed victory in half of those games but continue to drop points due to defensive frailties-conceding an average of 1.7 goals per match during this stretch. On the attacking front, Kryvbas remain a threat at home, consistently finding the net in almost every Premier League fixture at their own ground (scoring in 10 out of 11 home matches). Overall, Kryvbas favour an open style of football, rarely sitting deep, and are capable of creating chances even against the leagueβs top sides.
Match Results: Kryvbas Kriviy Rih
Shakhtar Donetsk Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier League, facing Shakhtar away from home. The encounter ended in a 3-1 victory for Shakhtar.
Hereβs a look at the key stats from the match (Shakhtar vs Obolon):
- Possession: 58% vs 42%;
- Corners: 3 vs 3;
- Fouls: 5 vs 5;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 2 vs 0.
Shakhtar have firmly secured top spot this season, boasting dominant numbers throughout the campaign-just one defeat in 28 rounds and an impressive run of six wins with only two losses in their last ten matches. The visitorsβ attack has been consistently productive both at home and away, averaging over two goals per game (2.1 across their last ten outings). Defensively, Shakhtar concede very little-just 0.64 goals on average this season-though they do occasionally allow their opponents a chance to find the net.
Match Results: Shakhtar Donetsk
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 7;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.71;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.71, while the visitors net 1.
First-Half Stats: Kryvbas Kriviy Rih (home) vs Shakhtar Donetsk (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- wins: 10 (71.43%) vs 8 (57.14%);
- losses: 1 (7.14%) vs 1 (7.14%);
- draws: 3 (21.43%) vs 5 (35.71%);
- Average goals scored: 1.71 vs 1.21;
- Average goals conceded: 0.36 vs 0.29.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.9 (scored - 1.3, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.6).
- Kryvbas Kriviy Rih scored in the 1st half in 10 of last 11 home games (Premier League).
- Kryvbas Kriviy Rih scored in the 1st half in last 6 games (Premier League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 4, draws - 3.
Statistics: Kryvbas Kriviy Rih vs Shakhtar Donetsk
- matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 28;
- wins: 13 vs 21;
- win percentage: 46% vs 75%;
- losses: 7 vs 1;
- draws: 8 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 6;
- losses: 3 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Kryvbas Kriviy Rih won with a +1.5 handicap in 18 of last 19 home games (Premier League).
- Kryvbas Kriviy Rih won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 games (Premier League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.29, the guests - 2.43;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.71;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Kryvbas Kriviy Rih vs Shakhtar Donetsk
- average total in the tournament: 3.29 vs 3.07;
- average total goals scored: 1.79 vs 2.43;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.11 vs 0.93;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.68 vs 1.5;
- Kryvbas Kriviy Rih: average total at home in the tournament - 2.07;
- Shakhtar Donetsk: average total away in the tournament - 2.21;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.9 (home - 2.2) vs 2.1 (away - 2.29).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Kryvbas Kriviy Rih games (Premier League).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 12 of last 13 Shakhtar Donetsk games.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 8 Shakhtar Donetsk away games.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Shakhtar Donetsk games (Premier League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 2 times.
Statistics: Kryvbas Kriviy Rih vs Shakhtar Donetsk
- number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 28;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 16 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Kryvbas Kriviy Rih at home - 8 (57%);
- number of BTTS matches for Shakhtar Donetsk away - 6 (43%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Kryvbas Kriviy Rih at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Shakhtar Donetsk away - 6 (86%).
- Kryvbas Kriviy Rih have scored and conceded in last 5 games against Shakhtar Donetsk (Premier League).
- Shakhtar Donetsk have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 away games.
- Shakhtar Donetsk have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (29/223, 13%);
- Kryvbas Kriviy Rih at home most often finish matches: 2:1 , 2:2 , 3:0 , 3:1 (2/14, 14.3%);
- Shakhtar Donetsk away most often play: 0:0 , 0:1 , 0:4 , 1:2 (2/14, 14.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:2 - 9.77% (odds 7.51)
1:1 - 8.56% (odds 8.07)
0:2 - 8.38% (odds 7.34)
β Editorial Prediction
Both sides have been involved in high-scoring encounters lately: Kryvbas consistently deliver entertaining performances at home, while Shakhtar remain a threat up front regardless of their opponent. The trends point towards several scenarios with plenty of goals-over 2.5 goals has landed in seven of the hostsβ last eight league matches, and both teams have the attacking firepower to convert their chances. Our main prediction is over 2.5 goals.No comments
Betting Tips: Kryvbas Kriviy Rih - Shakhtar Donetsk
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