Shakhtar Donetsk vs Polissya Prediction 29 August 2026

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    🔊 Shakhtar and Polissya meet at the start of the season with both sides sitting in the upper half of the table. Shakhtar have taken maximum points from three rounds and are firmly among the leaders. Both teams have shown attacking intent and consistent scoring at the start of the championship, which could make for a lively match.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Shakhtar Donetsk and Polissya Zhytomyr:

    • played 7 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 3, draws - 2;
    • number of goals - 2 against 4;
    • average total in the 1st half - 0.43, in the 2nd half - 0.43;
    • average total goals in the match - 0.86.

    Head-to-head statistics Shakhtar Donetsk - Polissya

    25%
    2 Wins
    25%
    2 Draws
    50%
    4 Wins
    Total games
    8
    Total Goals Avg
    1
    Both teams scored
    0%
    0.25
    Total average
    0.75
    1
    Yellow cards
    2.88
    Last matches
    29.08.26
    Premier League
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    -
    -
    6
    2
    4
    12
    0
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    6
    2
    4
    12
    0
    3
    20.04.26
    Premier League
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    -
    -
    4
    1
    12
    10
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    4
    1
    12
    10
    1
    1
    18.10.25
    Premier League
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    -
    -
    2
    2
    16
    7
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    2
    16
    7
    1
    1
    23.04.25
    Ukraine Cup
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    2.05
    0.58
    6
    4
    0
    0
    6
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1
    2.05
    0.58
    6
    4
    0
    0
    6
    1
    15.12.24
    Premier League
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    -
    -
    5
    2
    -
    -
    4
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    5
    2
    -
    -
    4
    2
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    Shakhtar Donetsk Team Overview

    Shakhtar come into this match on the back of three consecutive wins, with seven wins and three defeats from their last ten games. They have been scoring consistently - averaging 2.2 goals per match over those ten games - and their current five-match run backs up that attacking output. Defensively they also look solid, conceding an average of 1.1 goals per game, and at home Shakhtar tend to play openly: Over 2.5 goals has landed in 13 of their last 15 home matches.

    Match Results: Shakhtar Donetsk

    Last matches
    29.08.26
    Premier League
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    -
    -
    6
    2
    4
    12
    0
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    6
    2
    4
    12
    0
    3
    L
    16.08.26
    Premier League
    FC Kharkiv
    FC Kharkiv
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    -
    -
    6
    3
    7
    3
    1
    1
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    6
    3
    7
    3
    1
    1
    W
    09.08.26
    Premier League
    Epitsentr
    Epitsentr
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    -
    -
    3
    3
    -
    -
    2
    1
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    3
    3
    -
    -
    2
    1
    W
    03.08.26
    Premier League
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Kudrivka
    Kudrivka
    -
    -
    5
    3
    6
    16
    1
    2
    5
    1
    1
    1
    4
    0
    -
    -
    5
    3
    6
    16
    1
    2
    W
    26.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Bursaspor
    Bursaspor
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    -
    -
    0
    3
    10
    7
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    0
    3
    10
    7
    0
    1
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    Polissya Zhytomyr Team Overview

    Polissya have started the season with two wins and one defeat, sitting third in the table, just three points off the top. Over their last ten matches, they have won five, drawn two and lost three, averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game. In their last five matches they have won two and drawn one, with the attack contributing regularly.

    Match Results: Polissya Zhytomyr

    Last matches
    29.08.26
    Premier League
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    -
    -
    6
    2
    4
    12
    0
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    6
    2
    4
    12
    0
    3
    W
    17.08.26
    Premier League
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    Zorya Lugansk
    Zorya Lugansk
    -
    -
    7
    4
    9
    4
    1
    1
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    7
    4
    9
    4
    1
    1
    L
    10.08.26
    Premier League
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    FC Kharkiv
    FC Kharkiv
    -
    -
    2
    3
    14
    11
    3
    1
    3
    1
    1
    0
    2
    1
    -
    -
    2
    3
    14
    11
    3
    1
    W
    02.08.26
    Premier League
    Chernomorets
    Chernomorets
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    -
    -
    1
    8
    -
    -
    1
    1
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    1
    8
    -
    -
    1
    1
    W
    29.07.26
    UECL
    Copenhagen
    Copenhagen
    1
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    1.6
    2.08
    2
    14
    6
    12
    1
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    1.6
    2.08
    2
    14
    6
    12
    1
    1
    L
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    Total Goals Prediction

    Total Goals - Over 2.5 has landed in 13 of Shakhtar's last 15 home matches, pointing to a high-scoring pattern at their ground. On average this season, Shakhtar score 5 goals per home game, while Polissya Zhytomyr are averaging 2 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per match this season. Both clubs have also shown consistent scoring form in their recent matches. This provides a solid basis for a prediction of Total Goals - Over 2.5.

    Both Teams to Score Prediction

    Polissya Zhytomyr have scored and conceded in five consecutive matches, which points to both sides regularly featuring in goal-filled games. Polissya Zhytomyr have also been consistent in front of goal, finding the net in 10 of their last 11 matches. That said, it is worth noting that Shakhtar have conceded very little this season - an average of 0.33 goals per game - which is something of a restraining factor. Nevertheless, the combination of trends and the visitors' attacking potential makes Both Teams to Score worth considering.

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    Reliable Bet

    Shakhtar have gone unbeaten in 24 of their last 25 Premier League matches, which points to a very consistent trend. This season the team have not lost a single match and have not drawn one either. Their home record adds further weight to confidence in this outcome - Shakhtar not to lose.

    Correct Score Prediction

    According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely scorelines are: 1-1 (10.96%), 2-1 (9.15%), and 2-0 (8.26%). A 1-1 draw has the highest probability, though the differences between the options are not significant, and a narrow Shakhtar win also looks plausible.

    ⭐ Editorial Prediction

    The form of both sides points towards an attacking game: Shakhtar are consistently clinical at home, while Polissya rarely fail to score even against higher-level opposition. The Both Teams to Score trend is supported not only by each side's recent scoring runs, but also by the regular exchange of goals in matches involving these two teams at the start of the season. The main prediction is Both Teams to Score - Yes.
    Both Teams To Score (Yes)
    Published: 27/08/2026, 11:52
    Vitaly Belokhvostov
    Vitaly Belokhvostov
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    Betting Tips: Shakhtar Donetsk - Polissya Zhytomyr

    Shakhtar Donetsk have won:
    fc-shakhtar-donetskin 10 of last 11 games (Premier League).
    fc-shakhtar-donetskin 6 of last 7 games.
    Shakhtar Donetsk Win
    Bovada
    -135
    Shakhtar Donetsk have won the 2nd half:
    fc-shakhtar-donetskin 9 of last 10 home games (Premier League).
    2nd Half Shakhtar Donetsk Win
    Everygame
    +105
    Shakhtar Donetsk have not lost:
    fc-shakhtar-donetskin 24 of last 25 games (Premier League).
    fc-shakhtar-donetskin 9 of last 10 home games (Premier League).
    Shakhtar Donetsk will not lose
    Everygame
    -588
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    polissya-zhytomyrin 8 of last 9 Polissya Zhytomyr games.
    polissya-zhytomyrin 6 of last 7 Polissya Zhytomyr games (Premier League).
    in 6 of last 7 Panchishin Dmitry games.
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    Everygame
    -278
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    Shakhtar Donetsk - Polissya Table position

    Premier League 26/27
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Karpaty Lviv
    Karpaty Lviv
    431011-210
    2.
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    43018-39
    3.
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    Polissya Zhytomyr
    43018-49
    4.
    Epitsentr
    Epitsentr
    42116-27
    5.
    FC Kharkiv
    FC Kharkiv
    42025-46
    6.
    Dynamo Kiev
    Dynamo Kiev
    32014-56

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    7 - Wins
    0 - Draws
    3 - Loses
    Wins - 5
    Draws - 2
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 21
    Conceded - 10
    +11
    +5
    18 - Scored
    13 - Conceded
    7
    Wins
    5
    0
    Draws
    2
    3
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    21
    Scored
    18
    10
    Conceded
    13
    3.1
    Match goals average
    3.1
    2.1
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.8
    1
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.3
    5
    Both teams scored
    7
    43'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    50'
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