Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 Karpaty – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Shakhtar Donetsk at 53% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty encounter.
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Analysis & Preview
Karpaty travel to Arena Lviv to take on Shakhtar Donetsk in Premier League (matchday 17). The game is scheduled for Sunday 22 February 2026 at 13:30 UK time.
Form Analysis
Looking at their last 10 matches, Shakhtar Donetsk stand at 6W 3D 1L — 2.10 PPG. Last five: W W D D W. They are averaging 3.20 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
Shakhtar Donetsk's form when playing at home: 6W 2D 2L across their last 10 home games (2.00 PPG). They are averaging 2.90 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from their last 10 home games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Across their last 10 games, Karpaty have recorded 3W 3D 4L — 1.20 PPG. Last five: W L D L L. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not.
Karpaty's form when playing away from home: 4W 3D 3L across their last 10 road games (1.50 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from their last 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
Shakhtar Donetsk are in the better shape of the two on recent form — 0.90 PPG ahead (2.10 vs 1.20). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 3 H2H matches, Shakhtar Donetsk have won 1, Karpaty 0, with 2 draws — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own. With only 3 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture — the 3 H2H matches in our data averaged 4.3 per game, which gives Over 2.5 a solid head-to-head foundation. The most recent of those, on 10 Aug 2025, ended Shakhtar Donetsk 3–3 Karpaty — a draw.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 4.3 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
Shakhtar Donetsk in-play and half-time data (last 46 games, 23 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 78% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 76% of the time; they lead at the break 48% of the time; of the 5 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 40%; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 74% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 46%; they keep a clean sheet 48% of the time.
Karpaty in-play and half-time data (last 46 games, 23 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 74% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 54% of the time; of the 16 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 31%; of the 12 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 42%; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 41% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Shakhtar Donetsk 48% versus Karpaty 48%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Shakhtar Donetsk 56% | Karpaty 50%). Note also that Karpaty surrender HT leads in 31% of cases while Shakhtar Donetsk recover from half-time deficits to draw or win 40% of the time — a dynamic that could influence in-play positioning.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Shakhtar Donetsk 1.85 xG and Karpaty 1.15 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: Shakhtar Donetsk attack 1.665 / defence 0.941 | Karpaty attack 0.973 / defence 0.965. League average goals — home 1.155 / away 1.257. Shakhtar Donetsk carry an above-average attack rating of 1.665 — their 1.85 xG reflects attacking quality above the league norm. Data: built from Shakhtar Donetsk's last 46 games and Karpaty's last 46.
Result probabilities: Shakhtar Donetsk 53% | Draw 24% | Karpaty 23%. Fair-value odds: Shakhtar Donetsk 1.88 | Draw 4.19 | Karpaty 4.37. Shakhtar Donetsk hold a narrow Poisson edge at 53% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 58% | BTTS Yes probability 58% | Total xG 3.01. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 58% — the 3.01 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 58% is only a slight lean — 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 53% — moderate model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Shakhtar Donetsk offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 3.01 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 58% — strong conviction, supported by recent form (Shakhtar Donetsk's last 10 home games and Karpaty's last 10 away games) averaging 3.4 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 4.3 goals per game across 3 H2H matches.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 58% on Yes. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Shakhtar Donetsk 60% (last 10 home games) | Karpaty 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty | Competition: Premier League, matchday 17 | Venue: Arena Lviv • Kick-off: Sunday 22 February 2026 at 13:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Shakhtar Donetsk 53% | Draw 24% | Karpaty 23% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 58% (Under 42%) | BTTS Yes 58% (No 42%) | xG Shakhtar Donetsk 1.85 / Karpaty 1.15 • Poisson strength factors: Shakhtar Donetsk attack 1.665 / def 0.941 | Karpaty attack 0.973 / def 0.965 | league avg home 1.155 / away 1.257 • Poisson stance: Shakhtar Donetsk (53%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.85
Shakhtar Donetsk xG
Expected Goals
1.15
Karpaty xG
58%
BTTS
81%
Over 1.5
58%
Over 2.5
35%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty FAQs
What time does Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty kick off?
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty kicked off at 13:30 UK time on Sunday 22 February 2026 at Arena Lviv.
What was the final score in Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty?
Shakhtar Donetsk 3 - 0 Karpaty.
Where is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty being played?
The match is being played at Arena Lviv.
What competition is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty part of?
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty is a Premier League fixture (matchday 17) (Ukraine).
Who is favourite to win Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty?
Our statistical model gives Shakhtar Donetsk a 53% chance of winning, Karpaty a 23% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Shakhtar Donetsk the favourite.
Will both teams score in Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty?
Our model estimates a 58% probability that both Shakhtar Donetsk and Karpaty will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 58%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Shakhtar Donetsk's attacking strength (1.67x league average) is weighed against Karpaty's defensive record (0.96x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.85. The same calculation in reverse, Karpaty's attack versus Shakhtar Donetsk's defence, projects 1.15 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Shakhtar Donetsk's last 46 games and Karpaty's last 46 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 11.9%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.8%), 2-0 (8.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 30% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Shakhtar Donetsk Win
53%
1.88
24%
4.19
23%
4.37
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.6%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.8%
Home win
1 – 0
9.2%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.85
Shakhtar Donetsk xG
Total xG
3.01
1.15
Karpaty xG
1.88
53%
Home win
4.19
24%
Draw
4.37
23%
Away win
Goals Markets
80%
Over 1.5
1.25
20%
Under 1.5
5.00
58%
Over 2.5
1.72
42%
Under 2.5
2.38
35%
Over 3.5
2.86
65%
Under 3.5
1.54
19%
Over 4.5
5.26
81%
Under 4.5
1.23
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
58%
BTTS Yes
1.72
42%
BTTS No
2.40
Clean Sheet
32%
3.16
16%
6.39
Win to Nil
17%
5.94
4%
27.91
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 9.2 | 10.6 | 6.1 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 8.5 | 9.8 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.9%.
How many goals are Shakhtar Donetsk and Karpaty expected to score?
The model projects 1.85 expected goals for Shakhtar Donetsk and 1.15 for Karpaty, a combined total of 3.01.
How confident is the prediction model for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 53%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 46 outings, Shakhtar Donetsk have picked up 2.11 PPG on a 28W 13D 5L record — W-W-D-D-W across the most recent five.
Karpaty's form line: 17W 14D 15L from 46 games, 1.41 PPG, last five W-L-D-L-L.
Put side by side, Shakhtar Donetsk are the form team by 0.70 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Karpaty.
Venue Form
On home soil, Shakhtar Donetsk have posted 2.26 PPG from their last 23 home games (16W 4D 3L).
On the road, Karpaty have gone 7W 7D 9L from their last 23 away games — 1.22 PPG when travelling.
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.
Goals in Recent Form
Shakhtar Donetsk are averaging 2.41 goals scored and 0.83 conceded per game recently; Karpaty are on 1.35 scored and 1.24 conceded.
Defensively: Shakhtar Donetsk have kept a clean sheet in 48% of their games; Karpaty in 41% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 46 Results
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Shakhtar Donetsk
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Karpaty
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Shakhtar Donetsk (Home) vs Karpaty (Away)
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Karpaty
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❓ Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty Form FAQs
What form are Shakhtar Donetsk and Karpaty in coming into this match?
Shakhtar Donetsk have gone 28W 13D 5L in their last 46 games (2.11 PPG), while Karpaty have gone 17W 14D 15L in their last 46 (1.41 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Shakhtar Donetsk at home or Karpaty away?
Shakhtar Donetsk's home record (2.26 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Shakhtar Donetsk at home: 2.26 PPG; Karpaty away: 1.22 PPG.
Have Shakhtar Donetsk or Karpaty been keeping clean sheets recently?
Shakhtar Donetsk have kept a clean sheet in 48% of their recent games, Karpaty in 41%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 5 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 1 year from September 2024. All of them came in Premier League. The most recent was as recently as 5 September 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Streaks & Records
Shakhtar Donetsk have won each of the latest 2 H2H matches we hold, a run that gives them the edge coming in.
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 14 Sep 2024, when Shakhtar Donetsk won Shakhtar Donetsk 5-2 Karpaty.
Shakhtar Donetsk's record when hosting Karpaty specifically: 2W 0D 0L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 5 Meetings
3
Shakhtar Donetsk
2
Draws
0
Karpaty
Recent Meetings
❓ Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Shakhtar Donetsk and Karpaty?
Across the 5 head-to-head matches in our data, Shakhtar Donetsk have won 3, Karpaty have won 0, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Shakhtar Donetsk and Karpaty last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 5 September 2026: Karpaty 1-2 Shakhtar Donetsk.
Who has won more matches between Shakhtar Donetsk and Karpaty?
Shakhtar Donetsk have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from the 5 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Shakhtar Donetsk are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 56% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 15% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 40% of those situations.
Karpaty are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 38% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 29% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Shakhtar Donetsk 56%, Karpaty 48% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 74% (Shakhtar Donetsk) and 44% (Karpaty). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 61% and 22% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Shakhtar Donetsk keep a clean sheet in 39% of their matches; Karpaty in 35%; Karpaty in 30%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Shakhtar Donetsk home games / Karpaty away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Shakhtar Donetsk and Karpaty matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 56% of Shakhtar Donetsk's recent matches and 48% of Karpaty's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Shakhtar Donetsk and Karpaty matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 74% of Shakhtar Donetsk's matches and 44% of Karpaty's.
Do Shakhtar Donetsk and Karpaty matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 78% of Shakhtar Donetsk's recent matches and 74% of Karpaty's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Shakhtar Donetsk run riot with a 3-0 hammering of Karpaty.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Shakhtar Donetsk beat Karpaty 3-0 at Arena Lviv, Regular Season - 17, in the Premier League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Shakhtar Donetsk 1.85 xG and Karpaty 1.15 xG, a combined 3.01. The scoreboard read 3-0 for 3 actual goals. Shakhtar Donetsk beat their projection by 1.1 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Karpaty landed 1.2 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Shakhtar Donetsk attack 1.67 / defence 0.94 against Karpaty attack 0.97 / defence 0.96, drawn from 46/46 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Shakhtar Donetsk 53% | Draw 24% | Karpaty 23%, with Shakhtar Donetsk to win its most likely call at 53%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 58%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 81% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 58% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 53% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Shakhtar Donetsk 56%, Karpaty 50%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 48%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Shakhtar Donetsk's trading profile (46 games, 23 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 48% of the time, and duly kept one.
Karpaty's trading profile (46 games, 23 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 41% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Shakhtar Donetsk arrived the stronger side — 2.11 PPG against 1.41. Form held, and they took the win. Shakhtar Donetsk (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.00 average — tighter than their form line. Karpaty (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.09 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 3 against a 1.35 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 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.