Zorya vs FC Kharkiv Prediction 31 August 2026
🔊 At the beginning of the season, Zorya presents a consistent football and has already signed at the top of the table, finishing just three points behind the Champions League zone. Kharkiv, in turn, is still looking for consistency: the team has won just one victory in the last five games, and the recent defeats take time for half of the classification. Both times maintain the motivation to score points and fight for outstanding positions, but, considering the moment and the quality of the performances, the hosts emerge as favorites in this phase of the championship.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Zorya Lugansk and FC Kharkiv:
- played 7 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 5, for the away team - 1, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 19 against 6;
- average total in the 1st half - 2, in the 2nd half - 1.57;
- average total goals in the match - 3.57.
Head-to-head statistics Zorya - FC Kharkiv

Zorya Lugansk Team Overview
In their last five matches, Shakhtar have won four and lost once, with the two most recent games both ending in victory. They have averaged 2 goals per game over that run while keeping things fairly tight at the back, conceding an average of 0.8. In terms of league position, Shakhtar remain one of the contenders for the upper part of the table, currently sitting three points off the Champions League places. Wait - the source refers to Зоря (Zorya), not Shakhtar. Let me correct that. In their last five matches, Zorya have won four and lost once, with the two most recent games both ending in victory. They have averaged 2 goals per game over that run while keeping things fairly tight at the back, conceding an average of 0.8. In terms of their league ambitions, Zorya remain one of the contenders for the upper part of the table, currently three points off the Champions League places.
Match Results: Zorya Lugansk

FC Kharkiv Team Overview
Kharkiv have made a less convincing start. In their last five matches they have managed one win and suffered two consecutive defeats before their most recent positive result. Their scoring output has also been below expectations: the team averages 1.7 goals per ten-match cycle, but that figure has dropped to under one goal per game in recent matches.
Match Results: FC Kharkiv
Match Result Prediction
Zarya have gone unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 matches, which points to solid recent form. Kharkiv, meanwhile, have won just one away match all season, have lost 1 of their 2 away games, and are conceding an average of 3 goals per away match. Against that backdrop, a bet on Zarya not to lose looks justified.
Risky Bet
Given that Zarya have gone unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 matches and have lost just one home game all season, a bet on the hosts with Handicap (0) makes sense. Kharkiv, meanwhile, have won only once away from home this season and concede an average of 3 goals per away match, which reduces their chances of winning on the road. Despite certain risks, this option may be justified if you want to go for something bolder.
Reliable Bet
Kharkiv have scored in 7 of their last 8 away matches, which reflects consistent attacking output on the road. Their last 10 away games also show an average of 2.6 goals scored per match, which adds confidence that Kharkiv can find the net at least once. That makes Kharkiv to Score: Yes a reliable selection.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the three most likely scorelines are 1-1 (12.18%), 0-1 (9.48%) and 1-2 (8.76%). The most probable of the three is the draw at 1-1. The probabilities of the other two outcomes are fairly close to each other, which points to a potentially competitive match.