Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 Obolon'-Brovar – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours Shakhtar Donetsk (78%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Shakhtar Donetsk face Obolon'-Brovar.
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Full Analysis
Arena Lviv plays host to Shakhtar Donetsk versus Obolon'-Brovar in Premier League, Regular Season - 28. Kick-off: Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 16:00 UTC.
Current Form
Shakhtar Donetsk's overall Premier League record this term: 9W 1D 0L from 10 games (2.80 PPG). Last five: W W W W W. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Defensively, conceding just 0.50 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. This season is still relatively young for Shakhtar Donetsk, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Shakhtar Donetsk have posted 9W 1D 0L at Arena Lviv — 2.80 PPG. They are averaging 3.00 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 7 clean sheets from 10 home games (70%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Arena Lviv. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Obolon'-Brovar have collected 0.80 PPG across 10 Premier League outings this season: 1W 5D 4L. Last five: L D L D D. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Obolon'-Brovar, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Premier League this season, Obolon'-Brovar have posted 2W 1D 7L from 10 away outings — 0.70 PPG. Away from home they average 0.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game.
Form favours the hosts. Shakhtar Donetsk's 2.80 PPG return is 2.00 points per game ahead of Obolon'-Brovar's 0.80 — a genuine gap in recent results that provides a statistically grounded case for backing the home side.
H2H Analysis
Historically, Shakhtar Donetsk have had the better of this match-up — 5 wins from 5 meetings, with Obolon'-Brovar managing just 0 victories and 0 draws shared.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 3.2 per game across 5 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 22 Nov 2025, ended 6–0 with Shakhtar Donetsk winning.
From a betting standpoint, the H2H backs both Shakhtar Donetsk and goals. The home side's 5 wins from 5 meetings, combined with an average of 3.2 goals per game, gives the home win and Over 2.5 combination a historically grounded case.
Trading Data
Shakhtar Donetsk goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (56 games, 27 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 70% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 41%; they keep a clean sheet 50% of the time.
Obolon'-Brovar goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (56 games, 27 at away): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 55% of the time; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (away games); they fail to score in 50% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Shakhtar Donetsk 46% versus Obolon'-Brovar 36%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Shakhtar Donetsk 57% | Obolon'-Brovar 45%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Shakhtar Donetsk 2.49 xG and Obolon'-Brovar 0.59 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 1.418 / defence 0.629 | Obolon'-Brovar attack 0.746 / defence 1.382. League average goals — home 1.272 / away 1.254. Shakhtar Donetsk carry an above-average attack strength of 1.418 — their λ of 2.49 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Obolon'-Brovar bring a strong defensive rating of 1.382 — this is suppressing Shakhtar Donetsk's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Shakhtar Donetsk's defence rating of 0.629 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 57 Shakhtar Donetsk games / 56 Obolon'-Brovar games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Shakhtar Donetsk 78% | Draw 16% | Obolon'-Brovar 6%. Fair-value odds: Shakhtar Donetsk 1.28 | Draw 6.25 | Obolon'-Brovar 16.67. The model has a clear lean to Shakhtar Donetsk (78%) — a 72pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 59% | BTTS probability 41% | Total xG 3.08. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 59% — the 3.08 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 41% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Shakhtar Donetsk at 78% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
Poisson projects 3.08 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 59% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.2 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 41% on No. Form rates corroborate: Shakhtar Donetsk 30% | Obolon'-Brovar 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Obolon'-Brovar | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 28 | Venue: Arena Lviv • Kick-off: Wednesday 13 May 2026, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Shakhtar Donetsk 78% | Draw 16% | Obolon'-Brovar 6% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 59% | BTTS 41% | xG Shakhtar Donetsk 2.49 / Obolon'-Brovar 0.59 • Poisson strength factors: Shakhtar Donetsk attack 1.418 / def 0.629 | Obolon'-Brovar attack 0.746 / def 1.382 | league avg home 1.272 / away 1.254 • Poisson stance: Shakhtar Donetsk (78%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.49
Shakhtar Donetsk xG
Expected Goals
0.59
Obolon'-Brovar xG
41%
BTTS
82%
Over 1.5
59%
Over 2.5
37%
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 Shakhtar Donetsk vs Obolon'-Brovar kick off?
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Obolon'-Brovar kicked off at 16:00 on Wednesday 13 May 2026 at Arena Lviv.
What was the final score in Shakhtar Donetsk vs Obolon'-Brovar?
Shakhtar Donetsk 3 - 1 Obolon'-Brovar.
Where is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Obolon'-Brovar being played?
The match is being played at Arena Lviv.
What competition is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Obolon'-Brovar part of?
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Obolon'-Brovar is a Regular Season - 28 fixture in the Premier League (Ukraine).
Who is favourite to win Shakhtar Donetsk vs Obolon'-Brovar?
Our statistical model gives Shakhtar Donetsk a 78% chance of winning, Obolon'-Brovar a 6% chance, and a 16% chance of a draw — making Shakhtar Donetsk the favourite.
Will both teams score in Shakhtar Donetsk vs Obolon'-Brovar?
Our model estimates a 41% probability that both Shakhtar Donetsk and Obolon'-Brovar will score (BTTS).
Will Shakhtar Donetsk vs Obolon'-Brovar have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 59%.
What is the head-to-head record between Shakhtar Donetsk and Obolon'-Brovar?
Record (5 meetings): Shakhtar Donetsk 5W | Draws 0 | Obolon'-Brovar 0W.
What form are Shakhtar Donetsk and Obolon'-Brovar in?
Shakhtar Donetsk (all comps): 9W-1D-0L in 10 | 2.80 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 0.50 | L5 W-W-W-W-W. Obolon'-Brovar (all comps): 1W-5D-4L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.80 | L5 L-D-L-D-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from Shakhtar Donetsk's attack rating (1.42) and Obolon'-Brovar's defence rating (1.38), the model arrives at 2.49 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Obolon'-Brovar's attack (0.75x) against Shakhtar Donetsk's defence (0.63x) — and the away total comes out at 0.59.
These ratings are built from 57/56 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 2-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.3%. Close behind: 3-0 (11.8%), 1-0 (10.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Shakhtar Donetsk Win
78%
1.28
16%
6.41
6%
16.45
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
14.3%
Home win
Most likely
3 – 0
11.8%
Home win
1 – 0
11.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.49
Shakhtar Donetsk xG
Total xG
3.08
0.59
Obolon'-Brovar xG
1.28
78%
Home win
6.41
16%
Draw
16.45
6%
Away win
Goals Markets
81%
Over 1.5
1.23
19%
Under 1.5
5.26
59%
Over 2.5
1.69
41%
Under 2.5
2.44
37%
Over 3.5
2.70
63%
Under 3.5
1.59
20%
Over 4.5
5.00
80%
Under 4.5
1.25
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
41%
BTTS Yes
2.41
59%
BTTS No
1.71
Clean Sheet
55%
1.80
8%
12.09
Win to Nil
43%
2.30
1%
198.77
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 1 | 11.4 | 6.7 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 2 | 14.3 | 8.4 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 11.8 | 7.0 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 7.4 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | – | – |
| 5 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – | – |
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 Shakhtar Donetsk vs Obolon'-Brovar?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.3%.
How many goals are Shakhtar Donetsk and Obolon'-Brovar expected to score?
The model projects 2.49 expected goals for Shakhtar Donetsk and 0.59 for Obolon'-Brovar, a combined total of 3.08.
How confident is the prediction model for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Obolon'-Brovar?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 78%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Shakhtar Donetsk's recent record stands at 37W 14D 5L from 56 games, a 2.23 PPG return, with W-W-W-W-W in the last five. The sample for Shakhtar Donetsk is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Obolon'-Brovar, meanwhile, have gone 13W 18D 25L across 56 games — 1.02 PPG, with L-D-L-D-D in their last five. The sample for Obolon'-Brovar 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 1.21 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Obolon'-Brovar heading into this one.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, Shakhtar Donetsk have managed 21W 4D 2L from 27 games — 2.48 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Obolon'-Brovar's away record stands at 7W 4D 16L across 27 trips, a 0.93 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.
Attack vs Defence
Shakhtar Donetsk are averaging 2.30 goals scored and 0.77 conceded per game recently; Obolon'-Brovar are on 0.73 scored and 1.57 conceded.
Defensively: Shakhtar Donetsk have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 56 Results — Premier League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Shakhtar Donetsk
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Obolon'-Brovar
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Shakhtar Donetsk and Obolon'-Brovar in coming into this match?
Shakhtar Donetsk have gone 37W 14D 5L in their last 56 games (2.23 PPG), while Obolon'-Brovar have gone 13W 18D 25L in their last 56 (1.02 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Shakhtar Donetsk at home or Obolon'-Brovar away?
Shakhtar Donetsk's home record (2.48 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Shakhtar Donetsk at home: 2.48 PPG; Obolon'-Brovar away: 0.93 PPG.
Have Shakhtar Donetsk or Obolon'-Brovar been keeping clean sheets recently?
Shakhtar Donetsk have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their recent games, Obolon'-Brovar in 30%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 6 times that we have on record, stretching back to September 2023 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 2 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. They last met on 13 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Notable Numbers
Shakhtar Donetsk go into this on the back of 6 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Shakhtar Donetsk won 0-6 on 22 Nov 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Shakhtar Donetsk have gone 3W 0D 0L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Obolon'-Brovar — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
6
Shakhtar Donetsk
0
Draws
0
Obolon'-Brovar
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Shakhtar Donetsk and Obolon'-Brovar?
From 6 meetings on record, Shakhtar Donetsk have won 6, Obolon'-Brovar have won 0, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Shakhtar Donetsk and Obolon'-Brovar last play each other?
They last met on 13 May 2026, when Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 Obolon'-Brovar.
Who has won more matches between Shakhtar Donetsk and Obolon'-Brovar?
Shakhtar Donetsk have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
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 52% of the time.
Obolon'-Brovar are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Shakhtar Donetsk 48%, Obolon'-Brovar 33% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 70% for Shakhtar Donetsk and 52% for Obolon'-Brovar. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 52% and 22% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Shakhtar Donetsk keep a clean sheet in 52% of their matches; Obolon'-Brovar in 56%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Shakhtar Donetsk home games / Obolon'-Brovar away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Shakhtar Donetsk play Obolon'-Brovar?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 48% of Shakhtar Donetsk's recent matches and 33% of Obolon'-Brovar's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Obolon'-Brovar usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 70% of Shakhtar Donetsk's matches and 52% of Obolon'-Brovar's.
Do Shakhtar Donetsk and Obolon'-Brovar tend to score early?
Shakhtar Donetsk have had a goal before half-time in 67% of their recent matches, Obolon'-Brovar in 70% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shakhtar Donetsk cruise to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Obolon'-Brovar.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Shakhtar Donetsk beat Obolon'-Brovar 3-1 at Arena Lviv, Regular Season - 28, in the Premier League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Shakhtar Donetsk 2.49 xG and Obolon'-Brovar 0.59 xG, a combined 3.08. The scoreboard read 3-1 for 4 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Shakhtar Donetsk attack 1.42 / defence 0.63 against Obolon'-Brovar attack 0.75 / defence 1.38, drawn from 57/56 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Shakhtar Donetsk 78% | Draw 16% | Obolon'-Brovar 6%, with Shakhtar Donetsk to win its most likely call at 78%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 59%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 82% and landed. Over 3.5 was 37% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 41% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 51% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Shakhtar Donetsk 57%, Obolon'-Brovar 45%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 41%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Shakhtar Donetsk's trading profile (56 games, 27 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 50% of the time, and conceded here.
Obolon'-Brovar's trading profile (56 games, 27 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 36% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 30% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Shakhtar Donetsk arrived the stronger side — 2.23 PPG against 1.02. That form edge translated into the three points. Obolon'-Brovar (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.63 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). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 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.