LNZ Cherkasy vs Bukovyna – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates LNZ Cherkasy at 54%, yet other data sources diverge — this LNZ Cherkasy vs Bukovyna fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis & Preview
A Premier League encounter, Regular Season - 16 sees Bukovyna travel to to take on LNZ Cherkasy. The game is scheduled for Saturday 12 December 2026, 16:00 UTC.
Form Guide
LNZ Cherkasy — All Games: 3W 4D 3L from 10 Premier League outings this season, averaging 1.30 points per game. Last five: W D L W L. They are averaging 0.60 goals per game and conceding 0.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.60 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in only 10% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence. LNZ Cherkasy have played only a handful of Premier League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
LNZ Cherkasy's home record at : 5W 3D 2L from 10 Premier League appearances (1.80 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 0.70 conceded per game. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at . At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Their home PPG of 1.80 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.30 — LNZ Cherkasy are significantly better at than their overall form suggests.
Across all Premier League games this season, Bukovyna have recorded 1W 2D 1L from 4 outings — 1.25 PPG. Last five: D D L W. Their scoring rate of 0.75 per game is modest, conceding 0.75 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 4 games (75%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Bukovyna have played only a handful of Premier League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: LNZ Cherkasy 1.30 PPG, Bukovyna 1.25 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
On the goals front, neither side scores or concedes freely enough to make BTTS Yes the call. LNZ Cherkasy's 30% rate and Bukovyna's 0% (using overall form) both sit well below average — BTTS No is the form-backed angle.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 0 wins apiece for LNZ Cherkasy, 0 for Bukovyna and 1 shared spoils from 1 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The last 1 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 0.0 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 3 Aug 2026, ended 0–0 with a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 0.0 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Data
LNZ Cherkasy trading profile (4 games): they score before half-time in 25% of fixtures; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 0% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 25% of games; they keep a clean sheet 50% of the time; they fail to score in 75% of games.
Bukovyna trading profile (4 games): they score before half-time in 50% of fixtures; BTTS occurs in 0% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games; they keep a clean sheet 75% of the time; they fail to score in 75% of games.
The in-play data supports BTTS No — both teams show low combined scoring rates (LNZ Cherkasy 0% | Bukovyna 0%). Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (LNZ Cherkasy 25% | Bukovyna 50%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects LNZ Cherkasy 1.46 xG and Bukovyna 0.71 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: LNZ Cherkasy attack 0.965 / defence 0.867 | Bukovyna attack 0.745 / defence 1.302. League average goals — home 1.164 / away 1.103. Bukovyna bring a strong defensive rating of 1.302 — this is suppressing LNZ Cherkasy's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 34 LNZ Cherkasy games / 4 Bukovyna games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: LNZ Cherkasy 54% | Draw 29% | Bukovyna 17%. Fair-value odds: LNZ Cherkasy 1.85 | Draw 3.45 | Bukovyna 5.88. LNZ Cherkasy hold a narrow Poisson edge at 54% — the draw (29%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 37% | BTTS probability 40% | Total xG 2.17. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 63% — total xG of 2.17 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 40% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates LNZ Cherkasy as the most likely outcome at 54% — moderate model lean. With a 29% draw probability, Draw No Bet on LNZ Cherkasy offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.17 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 37% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 1.9 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 40% on No. Form rates corroborate: LNZ Cherkasy 30% | Bukovyna 0% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: LNZ Cherkasy vs Bukovyna | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 16 | Venue: • Kick-off: Saturday 12 Dec 2026, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: LNZ Cherkasy 54% | Draw 29% | Bukovyna 17% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 37% | BTTS 40% | xG LNZ Cherkasy 1.46 / Bukovyna 0.71 • Poisson strength factors: LNZ Cherkasy attack 0.965 / def 0.867 | Bukovyna attack 0.745 / def 1.302 | league avg home 1.164 / away 1.103 • Poisson stance: LNZ Cherkasy (54%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.46
LNZ Cherkasy xG
Expected Goals
0.71
Bukovyna xG
40%
BTTS
65%
Over 1.5
37%
Over 2.5
18%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does LNZ Cherkasy vs Bukovyna kick off?
LNZ Cherkasy vs Bukovyna is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 on Saturday 12 December 2026.
What competition is LNZ Cherkasy vs Bukovyna part of?
LNZ Cherkasy vs Bukovyna is a Regular Season - 16 fixture in the Premier League (Ukraine).
Who is favourite to win LNZ Cherkasy vs Bukovyna?
Our statistical model gives LNZ Cherkasy a 54% chance of winning, Bukovyna a 17% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making LNZ Cherkasy the favourite.
Will both teams score in LNZ Cherkasy vs Bukovyna?
Our model estimates a 40% probability that both LNZ Cherkasy and Bukovyna will score (BTTS).
Will LNZ Cherkasy vs Bukovyna have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 37%.
What is the head-to-head record between LNZ Cherkasy and Bukovyna?
Record (1 meetings): LNZ Cherkasy 0W | Draws 1 | Bukovyna 0W.
What form are LNZ Cherkasy and Bukovyna in?
LNZ Cherkasy (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 0.60 | L5 W-D-L-W-L. Bukovyna (all comps): 1W-2D-1L in 4 | 1.25 PPG | GF 0.75 / GA 0.75 | L5 D-D-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates LNZ Cherkasy's attack at 0.96x the league average against Bukovyna's defence at 1.30x — combine the two and it projects 1.46 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Bukovyna's attack versus LNZ Cherkasy's defence, projects 0.71 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 34/4 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-0 carries the highest individual probability at 15.1% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-1 (13.4%), 0-0 (12.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 41% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
LNZ Cherkasy Win
54%
1.85
29%
3.44
17%
5.88
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
16.6%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
12.1%
Home win
1 – 1
11.8%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.46
LNZ Cherkasy xG
Total xG
2.17
0.71
Bukovyna xG
1.85
54%
Home win
3.44
29%
Draw
5.88
17%
Away win
Goals Markets
64%
Over 1.5
1.56
36%
Under 1.5
2.78
37%
Over 2.5
2.70
63%
Under 2.5
1.59
18%
Over 3.5
5.56
82%
Under 3.5
1.22
7%
Over 4.5
14.29
93%
Under 4.5
1.08
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
40%
BTTS Yes
2.48
60%
BTTS No
1.68
Clean Sheet
49%
2.04
23%
4.31
Win to Nil
26%
3.78
4%
25.35
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.4 | 8.1 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 16.6 | 11.8 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 2 | 12.1 | 8.7 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 5.9 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for LNZ Cherkasy vs Bukovyna?
Our Poisson model rates 1-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.1%.
How many goals are LNZ Cherkasy and Bukovyna expected to score?
The model projects 1.46 expected goals for LNZ Cherkasy and 0.71 for Bukovyna, a combined total of 2.17.
How confident is the prediction model for LNZ Cherkasy vs Bukovyna?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 54%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
LNZ Cherkasy come into this having played 4 games, going 1W 1D 2L for 1.00 points per game. Their last five reads D-L-W-L. It's still early in the season for LNZ Cherkasy, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
On the other side, Bukovyna sit at 1.25 PPG from 4 outings (1W 2D 1L), a run that reads D-D-L-W across their last five. It's still early in the season for Bukovyna, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: LNZ Cherkasy on 1.00 PPG, Bukovyna on 1.25. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
The Goals Picture
LNZ Cherkasy are averaging 0.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game recently; Bukovyna are on 0.75 scored and 0.75 conceded. Both sides have been difficult to break down recently — a combination that often points to a tighter, lower-scoring game than the average fixture.
On BTTS specifically: LNZ Cherkasy have seen both teams score in 0% of their recent games; Bukovyna in 0%.
Defensively: LNZ Cherkasy have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their games; Bukovyna in 75% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 4 Results — Premier League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
LNZ Cherkasy
Early Season
Bukovyna
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are LNZ Cherkasy and Bukovyna in coming into this match?
LNZ Cherkasy have gone 1W 1D 2L in their last 4 games (1.00 PPG), while Bukovyna have gone 1W 2D 1L in their last 4 (1.25 PPG).
Have LNZ Cherkasy or Bukovyna been keeping clean sheets recently?
LNZ Cherkasy have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their recent games, Bukovyna in 75%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between LNZ Cherkasy and Bukovyna runs to 1 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2026. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. The two were last together as recently as 3 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Last 1 Meetings
0
LNZ Cherkasy
1
Draws
0
Bukovyna
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between LNZ Cherkasy and Bukovyna?
From 1 meetings on record, LNZ Cherkasy have won 0, Bukovyna have won 0, and 1 have been drawn.
When did LNZ Cherkasy and Bukovyna last play each other?
They last met on 3 August 2026, when Bukovyna 0-0 LNZ Cherkasy.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
LNZ Cherkasy tend to start slowly — only 25% of their games have a goal by half-time. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time.
Bukovyna see a goal before the break in 50% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
Clean sheets have been more common than shared scoring for these two — LNZ Cherkasy 0% BTTS, Bukovyna 0%. That points toward BTTS No as the trading lean.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 25% (LNZ Cherkasy) and 50% (Bukovyna).
On the defensive side: LNZ Cherkasy keep a clean sheet in 50% of their matches; Bukovyna in 75%; LNZ Cherkasy have failed to score in 75% of games; Bukovyna in 75%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = LNZ Cherkasy home games / Bukovyna away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when LNZ Cherkasy play Bukovyna?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 0% of LNZ Cherkasy's recent matches and 0% of Bukovyna's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is LNZ Cherkasy vs Bukovyna usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 25% of LNZ Cherkasy's recent games and 50% of Bukovyna's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do LNZ Cherkasy and Bukovyna tend to score early?
LNZ Cherkasy have had a goal before half-time in 25% of their recent matches, Bukovyna in 50% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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