LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates LNZ Cherkasy at 34%, yet in-form Shakhtar Donetsk provide a compelling counter-argument — this LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
LNZ Cherkasy host Shakhtar Donetsk at Tsentralnyi Stadium in Premier League, Regular Season - 22. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 10 April 2027 at 15:00 UTC.
Form Guide
LNZ Cherkasy — All Games: 4W 3D 3L from 10 Premier League outings this season, averaging 1.50 points per game. Last five: W L W W D. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.90 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence. This season is still relatively young for LNZ Cherkasy, so this record blends games from this season and last.
LNZ Cherkasy at Tsentralnyi Stadium this season: 5W 3D 2L from 10 home games — 1.80 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Across all Premier League games this season, Shakhtar Donetsk have recorded 7W 1D 2L from 10 outings — 2.20 PPG. Last five: W W W D L. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 0.60. Defensively, 0.60 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 only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No. This season is still relatively young for Shakhtar Donetsk, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Shakhtar Donetsk's away record: 8W 0D 2L from 10 road trips in Premier League this season (2.40 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Shakhtar Donetsk are 0.70 PPG ahead (2.20 vs 1.50), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
H2H Record
The previous 7 encounters between these sides heavily favour Shakhtar Donetsk, who boast 5 victories compared to 1 for LNZ Cherkasy.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 7 meetings have averaged 4.1 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 20 Sep 2026, ended 0–3 with Shakhtar Donetsk winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Shakhtar Donetsk have won 5 of 7 previous encounters, and at 4.1 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 (40 games, 19 at home): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 56% of the time; BTTS occurs in 26% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 26% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 62% of the time; they fail to score in 35% of games.
Shakhtar Donetsk trading profile (40 games, 19 at away): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; they lead at the break 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 42% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%; they keep a clean sheet 55% of the time.
The in-play data supports BTTS No — both teams show low combined scoring rates (LNZ Cherkasy 20% | Shakhtar Donetsk 38%). The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (LNZ Cherkasy 32% | Shakhtar Donetsk 58%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects LNZ Cherkasy 1.26 xG and Shakhtar Donetsk 1.23 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 1.038 / defence 0.952 | Shakhtar Donetsk attack 1.215 / defence 0.924. League average goals — home 1.313 / away 1.065. Shakhtar Donetsk have an above-average attack strength of 1.215 — the away xG of 1.23 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 40 LNZ Cherkasy games / 41 Shakhtar Donetsk games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: LNZ Cherkasy 34% | Draw 34% | Shakhtar Donetsk 32%. Fair-value odds: LNZ Cherkasy 2.94 | Draw 2.94 | Shakhtar Donetsk 3.12. The draw (34%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 45% | BTTS probability 54% | Total xG 2.49. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 55% — total xG of 2.49 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 54% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's preferred outcome is the draw at 34% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 34% and away win at 32% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
Poisson projects 2.49 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 45% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though H2H averaging only 4.1 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 54%. Form rates are neutral: LNZ Cherkasy 50% | Shakhtar Donetsk 50%.
The outsider holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 22 | Venue: Tsentralnyi Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 10 Apr 2027, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: LNZ Cherkasy 34% | Draw 34% | Shakhtar Donetsk 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 45% | BTTS 54% | xG LNZ Cherkasy 1.26 / Shakhtar Donetsk 1.23 • Poisson strength factors: LNZ Cherkasy attack 1.038 / def 0.952 | Shakhtar Donetsk attack 1.215 / def 0.924 | league avg home 1.313 / away 1.065 • Poisson stance: Draw (34%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.26
LNZ Cherkasy xG
Expected Goals
1.23
Shakhtar Donetsk xG
54%
BTTS
74%
Over 1.5
45%
Over 2.5
24%
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 is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday 10 April 2027 at Tsentralnyi Stadium.
Where is LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk being played?
The match is being played at Tsentralnyi Stadium.
What competition is LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk part of?
LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk is a Regular Season - 22 fixture in the Premier League (Ukraine).
Who is favourite to win LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Our statistical model gives LNZ Cherkasy a 34% chance of winning, Shakhtar Donetsk a 32% chance, and a 34% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.
Will both teams score in LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Our model estimates a 54% 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 45%.
What is the head-to-head record between LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk?
Record (7 meetings): LNZ Cherkasy 1W | Draws 1 | Shakhtar Donetsk 5W.
What form are LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk in?
LNZ Cherkasy (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-L-W-W-D. Shakhtar Donetsk (all comps): 7W-1D-2L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 0.60 | L5 W-W-W-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates LNZ Cherkasy's attack at 1.04x the league average against Shakhtar Donetsk's defence at 0.92x — combine the two and it projects 1.26 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Shakhtar Donetsk's attack versus LNZ Cherkasy's defence, projects 1.23 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 40/41 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (10.0%), 1-0 (8.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
LNZ Cherkasy Win
34%
2.96
34%
2.96
32%
3.08
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.8%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
10.4%
Home win
0 – 1
10.2%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.26
LNZ Cherkasy xG
Total xG
2.49
1.23
Shakhtar Donetsk xG
2.96
34%
Home win
2.96
34%
Draw
3.08
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
71%
Over 1.5
1.41
29%
Under 1.5
3.45
45%
Over 2.5
2.22
55%
Under 2.5
1.82
24%
Over 3.5
4.17
76%
Under 3.5
1.32
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.85
46%
BTTS No
2.18
Clean Sheet
29%
3.42
28%
3.52
Win to Nil
10%
10.14
9%
10.85
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.3 | 10.2 | 6.3 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 10.4 | 12.8 | 7.9 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.6 | 8.1 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 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 LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.5%.
How many goals are LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk expected to score?
The model projects 1.26 expected goals for LNZ Cherkasy and 1.23 for Shakhtar Donetsk, a combined total of 2.49.
How confident is the prediction model for LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 34%, 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 22W 9D 9L from 40 games, a 1.88 PPG return, with W-L-W-W-D 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 28W 7D 5L across 40 games — 2.28 PPG, with W-W-W-D-L 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.
Form-wise this is close to level: LNZ Cherkasy on 1.88 PPG, Shakhtar Donetsk on 2.28. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, LNZ Cherkasy have managed 11W 4D 4L from 19 games — 1.95 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Shakhtar Donetsk's away record stands at 13W 4D 2L across 19 trips, a 2.26 PPG haul.
The Goals Picture
LNZ Cherkasy are averaging 1.23 goals scored and 0.65 conceded per game recently; Shakhtar Donetsk are on 2.15 scored and 0.80 conceded. Shakhtar Donetsk's attacking output running into LNZ Cherkasy's solid defensive record is the key goals-market tension in this fixture.
On BTTS specifically: LNZ Cherkasy have seen both teams score in 20% of their recent games.
Defensively: LNZ Cherkasy have kept a clean sheet in 62% of their games; Shakhtar Donetsk in 55% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 40 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 22W 9D 9L in their last 40 games (1.88 PPG), while Shakhtar Donetsk have gone 28W 7D 5L in their last 40 (2.28 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — LNZ Cherkasy at home or Shakhtar Donetsk away?
Shakhtar Donetsk's away record (2.26 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — LNZ Cherkasy at home: 1.95 PPG; Shakhtar Donetsk away: 2.26 PPG.
Have LNZ Cherkasy or Shakhtar Donetsk been keeping clean sheets recently?
LNZ Cherkasy have kept a clean sheet in 62% of their recent games, Shakhtar Donetsk in 55%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk runs to 7 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to October 2023. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. The two were last together as recently as 20 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
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 7 Meetings
1
LNZ Cherkasy
1
Draws
5
Shakhtar Donetsk
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk?
From 7 meetings on record, LNZ Cherkasy have won 1, Shakhtar Donetsk have won 5, and 1 have been drawn.
When did LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk last play each other?
They last met on 20 September 2026, when Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 LNZ Cherkasy.
Who has won more matches between LNZ Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk?
Shakhtar Donetsk have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 7 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
LNZ Cherkasy 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 53% of the time.
Shakhtar Donetsk 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 53% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
Clean sheets have been more common than shared scoring for these two — LNZ Cherkasy 26% BTTS, Shakhtar Donetsk 42%. That points toward BTTS No as the trading lean.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 26% (LNZ Cherkasy) and 58% (Shakhtar Donetsk).
On the defensive side: LNZ Cherkasy keep a clean sheet in 58% of their matches; Shakhtar Donetsk in 53%; LNZ Cherkasy have failed to score in 26% 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 26% of LNZ Cherkasy's recent matches and 42% 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 26% of LNZ Cherkasy's recent games and 58% 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 74% of their recent matches, Shakhtar Donetsk in 74% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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