LNZ Cherkasy 1-4 Shakhtar Donetsk – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours Shakhtar Donetsk (40%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as LNZ Cherkasy face Shakhtar Donetsk.
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Match Analysis
LNZ Cherkasy host Shakhtar Donetsk at Cherkasy Arena in Premier League, Regular Season - 24. Kick-off is scheduled for Friday 11 April 2025 at 13:30 UTC.
Form Guide
LNZ Cherkasy — All Games: 2W 1D 7L from 10 Premier League outings this season, averaging 0.70 points per game. Last five: L L W L L. They are averaging 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for LNZ Cherkasy, so this record blends games from this season and last.
LNZ Cherkasy at Cherkasy Arena this season: 4W 1D 5L from 10 home games — 1.30 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. Their home PPG of 1.30 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.70 — LNZ Cherkasy are significantly better at Cherkasy Arena than their overall form suggests.
Across all Premier League games this season, Shakhtar Donetsk have recorded 6W 3D 1L from 10 outings — 2.10 PPG. Last five: W D D W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.00 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Defensively, 0.40 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. This season is still relatively young for Shakhtar Donetsk, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Shakhtar Donetsk's away record: 4W 3D 3L from 10 road trips in Premier League this season (1.50 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 5 away clean sheets from 10 games (50%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel. Their away PPG of 1.50 is notably below their overall 2.10 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Shakhtar Donetsk are 1.40 PPG ahead (2.10 vs 0.70), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
H2H Record
The previous 3 encounters between these sides heavily favour Shakhtar Donetsk, who boast 3 victories compared to 0 for LNZ Cherkasy.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 3 meetings have averaged 4.0 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 6 Oct 2024, ended 1–5 with Shakhtar Donetsk winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Shakhtar Donetsk have won 3 of 3 previous encounters, and at 4.0 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
In-Play Data
LNZ Cherkasy trading profile (52 games, 24 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 76% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (home games); they fail to score in 35% of games.
Shakhtar Donetsk trading profile (52 games, 24 at away): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; they lead at the break 54% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 42% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — LNZ Cherkasy 48% versus Shakhtar Donetsk 48%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (LNZ Cherkasy 42% | Shakhtar Donetsk 54%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects LNZ Cherkasy 0.81 xG and Shakhtar Donetsk 1.02 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 0.936 / defence 1.032 | Shakhtar Donetsk attack 1.119 / defence 0.743. League average goals — home 1.166 / away 0.887. Shakhtar Donetsk's defence strength of 0.743 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 53 LNZ Cherkasy games / 52 Shakhtar Donetsk games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: LNZ Cherkasy 28% | Draw 32% | Shakhtar Donetsk 40%. Fair-value odds: LNZ Cherkasy 3.57 | Draw 3.12 | Shakhtar Donetsk 2.50. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 32% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 28% | BTTS probability 36% | Total xG 1.83. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 72% probability — total xG of 1.83 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 36% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Shakhtar Donetsk at 40% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 32% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Shakhtar Donetsk offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 1.83 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 28% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though H2H averaging only 4.0 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 36%. Form rates corroborate: LNZ Cherkasy 50% | Shakhtar Donetsk 30% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 24 | Venue: Cherkasy Arena • Kick-off: Friday 11 Apr 2025, 13:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: LNZ Cherkasy 28% | Draw 32% | Shakhtar Donetsk 40% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 28% | BTTS 36% | xG LNZ Cherkasy 0.81 / Shakhtar Donetsk 1.02 • Poisson strength factors: LNZ Cherkasy attack 0.936 / def 1.032 | Shakhtar Donetsk attack 1.119 / def 0.743 | league avg home 1.166 / away 0.887 • Poisson stance: Shakhtar Donetsk (40%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.81
LNZ Cherkasy xG
Expected Goals
1.02
Shakhtar Donetsk xG
36%
BTTS
55%
Over 1.5
28%
Over 2.5
11%
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 Shakhtar Donetsk kick off?
LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk kicked off at 13:30 on Friday 11 April 2025 at Cherkasy Arena.
What was the final score in LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
LNZ Cherkasy 1 - 4 Shakhtar Donetsk.
Where is LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk being played?
The match is being played at Cherkasy Arena.
What competition is LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk part of?
LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk is a Regular Season - 24 fixture in the Premier League (Ukraine).
Who is favourite to win LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Our statistical model gives LNZ Cherkasy a 28% chance of winning, Shakhtar Donetsk a 40% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Shakhtar Donetsk the favourite.
Will both teams score in LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Our model estimates a 36% probability that both LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk will score (BTTS).
Will LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 28%.
What is the head-to-head record between LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk?
Record (3 meetings): LNZ Cherkasy 0W | Draws 0 | Shakhtar Donetsk 3W.
What form are LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk in?
LNZ Cherkasy (all comps): 2W-1D-7L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-L-W-L-L. Shakhtar Donetsk (all comps): 6W-3D-1L in 10 | 2.10 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 0.40 | L5 W-D-D-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates LNZ Cherkasy's attack at 0.94x the league average against Shakhtar Donetsk's defence at 0.74x — combine the two and it projects 0.81 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Shakhtar Donetsk's attack versus LNZ Cherkasy's defence, projects 1.02 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 53/52 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 0-0 carries the highest individual probability at 17.7% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-1 (15.0%), 0-1 (14.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 47% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Shakhtar Donetsk Win
28%
3.56
32%
3.10
40%
2.52
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
16.3%
Away win
Most likely
0 – 0
16.0%
Draw
1 – 1
13.3%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.81
LNZ Cherkasy xG
Total xG
1.83
1.02
Shakhtar Donetsk xG
3.56
28%
Home win
3.10
32%
Draw
2.52
40%
Away win
Goals Markets
55%
Over 1.5
1.82
45%
Under 1.5
2.22
28%
Over 2.5
3.57
72%
Under 2.5
1.39
11%
Over 3.5
9.09
89%
Under 3.5
1.12
4%
Over 4.5
25.00
96%
Under 4.5
1.04
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
36%
BTTS Yes
2.81
64%
BTTS No
1.55
Clean Sheet
36%
2.78
44%
2.25
Win to Nil
10%
9.90
18%
5.68
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 16.0 | 16.3 | 8.4 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.9 | 13.3 | 6.8 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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 Shakhtar Donetsk?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 17.7%.
How many goals are LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk expected to score?
The model projects 0.81 expected goals for LNZ Cherkasy and 1.02 for Shakhtar Donetsk, a combined total of 1.83.
How confident is the prediction model for LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
LNZ Cherkasy's recent record stands at 18W 12D 22L from 52 games, a 1.27 PPG return, with L-L-W-L-L in the last five. The sample for LNZ Cherkasy is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Shakhtar Donetsk, meanwhile, have gone 36W 10D 6L across 52 games — 2.27 PPG, with W-D-D-W-W in their last five. The sample for Shakhtar Donetsk is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Shakhtar Donetsk by 1.00 — a real, if not enormous, edge over LNZ Cherkasy heading into this one.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, LNZ Cherkasy have managed 10W 4D 10L from 24 games — 1.42 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Shakhtar Donetsk's away record stands at 14W 7D 3L across 24 trips, a 2.04 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Shakhtar Donetsk come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
LNZ Cherkasy are averaging 1.02 goals scored and 1.21 conceded per game recently; Shakhtar Donetsk are on 2.19 scored and 0.77 conceded.
Defensively: Shakhtar Donetsk in 46% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 52 Results — Premier League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
LNZ Cherkasy
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Shakhtar Donetsk
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk in coming into this match?
LNZ Cherkasy have gone 18W 12D 22L in their last 52 games (1.27 PPG), while Shakhtar Donetsk have gone 36W 10D 6L in their last 52 (2.27 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — LNZ Cherkasy at home or Shakhtar Donetsk away?
Shakhtar Donetsk's away record (2.04 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — LNZ Cherkasy at home: 1.42 PPG; Shakhtar Donetsk away: 2.04 PPG.
Have LNZ Cherkasy or Shakhtar Donetsk been keeping clean sheets recently?
LNZ Cherkasy have kept a clean sheet in 25% of their recent games, Shakhtar Donetsk in 46%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk runs to 6 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to October 2023. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. They last met on 13 April 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 6 Oct 2024, when Shakhtar Donetsk won 5-1 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
LNZ Cherkasy's record when hosting Shakhtar Donetsk specifically: 0W 1D 2L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
1
LNZ Cherkasy
1
Draws
4
Shakhtar Donetsk
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk?
From 6 meetings on record, LNZ Cherkasy have won 1, Shakhtar Donetsk have won 4, and 1 have been drawn.
When did LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk last play each other?
They last met on 13 April 2026, when LNZ Cherkasy 2-2 Shakhtar Donetsk.
Who has won more matches between LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk?
Shakhtar Donetsk have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
LNZ Cherkasy are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time.
Shakhtar Donetsk are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 54% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — LNZ Cherkasy 46%, Shakhtar Donetsk 46% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 46% (LNZ Cherkasy) and 42% (Shakhtar Donetsk).
On the defensive side: Shakhtar Donetsk in 46%; LNZ Cherkasy have failed to score in 29% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = LNZ Cherkasy home games / Shakhtar Donetsk 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 Shakhtar Donetsk?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 46% of LNZ Cherkasy's recent matches and 46% of Shakhtar Donetsk's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 46% of LNZ Cherkasy's recent games and 42% of Shakhtar Donetsk's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk tend to score early?
LNZ Cherkasy have had a goal before half-time in 67% of their recent matches, Shakhtar Donetsk in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Shakhtar Donetsk run riot with a 1-4 hammering of LNZ Cherkasy.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Shakhtar Donetsk beat LNZ Cherkasy 1-4 at Cherkasy Arena, Regular Season - 24, in the Premier League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting LNZ Cherkasy 0.81 xG and Shakhtar Donetsk 1.02 xG, a combined 1.83. The scoreboard read 1-4 for 5 actual goals. Shakhtar Donetsk outscored their 1.02 projection by 3.0. Those figures were built on strength ratings of LNZ Cherkasy attack 0.94 / defence 1.03 against Shakhtar Donetsk attack 1.12 / defence 0.74, drawn from 53/52 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it LNZ Cherkasy 28% | Draw 32% | Shakhtar Donetsk 40%, with Shakhtar Donetsk to win its most likely call at 40%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 28%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 55% and landed. Over 3.5 was 11% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 36% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 48% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (LNZ Cherkasy 42%, Shakhtar Donetsk 54%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 48%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
LNZ Cherkasy's trading profile (52 games, 24 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did.
Shakhtar Donetsk's trading profile (52 games, 24 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Shakhtar Donetsk arrived the stronger side — 2.27 PPG against 1.27. The form guide was vindicated by the result. LNZ Cherkasy (home/away splits) shipped 4 against a 1.17 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Shakhtar Donetsk (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.92 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.