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Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 LNZ Cherkasy – Result & Analysis

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Premier League · Regular Season - 11

Kick-off

Sat 21 Oct 2023

15:00

Venue

Arena Lviv

Competition

Premier League

Ukraine

Status

FT
💬 Comment 📝 Notes
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Poisson rates Shakhtar Donetsk at 40% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy encounter.

✍️ Match Preview

Match Analysis

Shakhtar Donetsk host LNZ Cherkasy at Arena Lviv in Premier League (matchday 11). Kick-off is Saturday 21 October 2023 at 16:00 UK time.

Form Guide

Shakhtar Donetsk — last 10 games: 5W 3D 2L, averaging 1.80 points per game. Last five: W W W D L. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.20 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone.

Shakhtar Donetsk's form when playing at home: 9W 0D 1L across their last 10 home games (2.70 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.80 goals scored and 0.60 conceded per game. 6 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at home. Their home PPG of 2.70 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.80 — Shakhtar Donetsk are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.

Looking at their last 10 matches, LNZ Cherkasy stand at 2W 3D 5L — 0.90 PPG. Last five: D W L D D. Their scoring rate of 0.80 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets.

LNZ Cherkasy away from home: 1W 3D 1L from their last 5 away games — 1.20 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 0.60 conceded per game. 3 away clean sheets from their last 5 away games (60%) — they are hard to break down on the road. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.

Shakhtar Donetsk are in the better shape of the two on recent form — 0.90 PPG ahead (1.80 vs 0.90). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.

Trading Patterns

Shakhtar Donetsk in-play and half-time data (last 12 games, 4 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 75% of their matches in home games; they lead at the break 75% of the time; of the 9 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 33%; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 75% of games (home games).

LNZ Cherkasy in-play and half-time data (last 12 games, 4 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 50% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 40% of the time; BTTS occurs in 0% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 25% of games (away games); they fail to score in 50% of games.

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Shakhtar Donetsk 67% versus LNZ Cherkasy 42%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Shakhtar Donetsk 67% | LNZ Cherkasy 42%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Shakhtar Donetsk 1.07 xG and LNZ Cherkasy 0.81 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 1.090 / defence 0.956 | LNZ Cherkasy attack 0.720 / defence 0.873. League average goals — home 1.122 / away 1.182. LNZ Cherkasy's attack rating of 0.720 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 0.81. Data: built from Shakhtar Donetsk's last 39 games and LNZ Cherkasy's last 10.

Result probabilities: Shakhtar Donetsk 40% | Draw 34% | LNZ Cherkasy 26%. Fair-value odds: Shakhtar Donetsk 2.53 | Draw 2.90 | LNZ Cherkasy 3.85. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 34% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 29% | BTTS Yes probability 38% | Total xG 1.88. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 71% probability — total xG of 1.88 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match. BTTS No at 62% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.

Our Verdict

Poisson rates Shakhtar Donetsk as the most likely outcome at 40% — marginal model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 34% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Shakhtar Donetsk offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.

The Poisson model projects 1.88 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 71% — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Shakhtar Donetsk's last 10 home games and LNZ Cherkasy's last 5 away games) averaging 1.9 goals per game.

On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 62% on No. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Shakhtar Donetsk 40% (last 10 home games) | LNZ Cherkasy 20% (last 5 away games).

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💡 Key Insights

Form Shakhtar Donetsk lead on PPG: 1.80 vs 0.90 — stronger form across the last 10 games.
Form Shakhtar Donetsk Poisson xG (1.07) is below their recent form scoring rate (1.80 over their last 10 home games) — against this opponent, the model expects less than their recent scoring rate.
Goals Form averages (~1.6 goals/game from Shakhtar Donetsk's last 10 home games and LNZ Cherkasy's last 5 away games) and Poisson xG (1.88) both support Under 2.5 goals (71% probability).
Form Form and Poisson model both favour Shakhtar Donetsk — Shakhtar Donetsk at 40% win probability.
Prediction Poisson model shows elevated draw probability at 34% — tight contest expected.
Goals Poisson Over 2.5 probability is only 29% — the model points to Under 2.5 (71%).

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy | Competition: Premier League, matchday 11 | Venue: Arena Lviv • Kick-off: Saturday 21 October 2023 at 16:00 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 40% | Draw 34% | LNZ Cherkasy 26% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 29% (Under 71%) | BTTS Yes 38% (No 62%) | xG Shakhtar Donetsk 1.07 / LNZ Cherkasy 0.81 • Poisson strength factors: Shakhtar Donetsk attack 1.090 / def 0.956 | LNZ Cherkasy attack 0.720 / def 0.873 | league avg home 1.122 / away 1.182 • Poisson stance: Shakhtar Donetsk (40%) — low confidence — close contest

🧮 Prediction Model

1.07

Shakhtar Donetsk xG

Expected Goals

0.81

LNZ Cherkasy xG

40%
34%
26%
Shakhtar Donetsk Draw LNZ Cherkasy

38%

BTTS

57%

Over 1.5

29%

Over 2.5

12%

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 LNZ Cherkasy FAQs

What time does Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy kick off?

Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy kicked off at 16:00 UK time on Saturday 21 October 2023 at Arena Lviv.

What was the final score in Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy?

Shakhtar Donetsk 3 - 0 LNZ Cherkasy.

Where is Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy being played?

The match is being played at Arena Lviv.

What competition is Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy part of?

Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy is a Premier League fixture (matchday 11) (Ukraine).

Who is favourite to win Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy?

Our statistical model gives Shakhtar Donetsk a 40% chance of winning, LNZ Cherkasy a 26% chance, and a 34% chance of a draw — making Shakhtar Donetsk the favourite.

Will both teams score in Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy?

Our model estimates a 38% probability that both Shakhtar Donetsk and LNZ Cherkasy will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (62%).

Will Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 29%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (71%).

🧮 Model Insight

How the Model Works This Match

The model rates Shakhtar Donetsk's attack at 1.09x the league average against LNZ Cherkasy's defence at 0.87x — combine the two and it projects 1.07 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, LNZ Cherkasy's attack versus Shakhtar Donetsk's defence, projects 0.81 expected goals for the visitors.

These ratings are built from Shakhtar Donetsk's last 39 games and LNZ Cherkasy's last 10 — a full enough recent sample to trust.

Scoreline Breakdown

Of every possible scoreline, 0-0 carries the highest individual probability at 17.0% — 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%), 1-0 (14.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 46% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.

Most Likely Outcome

Shakhtar Donetsk Win

40%

Shakhtar Donetsk

2.53

34%

Draw

2.90

26%

LNZ Cherkasy

3.85

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 0

16.3%

Home win

Most likely

0 – 0

15.2%

Draw

1 – 1

13.2%

Draw

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.07

Shakhtar Donetsk xG

Total xG

1.88

0.81

LNZ Cherkasy xG

40%
34%
26%
Shakhtar DonetskDrawLNZ Cherkasy

2.53

40%

Home win

2.90

34%

Draw

3.85

26%

Away win

Goals Markets

56%

Over 1.5

1.79

44%

Under 1.5

2.27

29%

Over 2.5

3.45

71%

Under 2.5

1.41

12%

Over 3.5

8.33

88%

Under 3.5

1.14

4%

Over 4.5

25.00

96%

Under 4.5

1.04

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

38%

BTTS Yes

2.64

62%

BTTS No

1.61

Clean Sheet

44%

Shakhtar Donetsk

2.25

34%

LNZ Cherkasy

2.91

Win to Nil

18%

Shakhtar Donetsk

5.69

9%

LNZ Cherkasy

11.20

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 15.2 12.4 5.0 1.4 0.3 –
1 16.3 13.2 5.4 1.5 0.3 –
2 8.7 7.1 2.9 0.8 0.2 –
3 3.1 2.5 1.0 0.3 0.1 –
4 0.8 0.7 0.3 0.1 – –
5 0.2 0.1 0.1 – – –

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· Outlined cell = most likely score

▶ Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.068
λ Away (xG) 0.813
Total xG 1.881
League avg home goals 1.122
League avg away goals 1.182
Shakhtar Donetsk attack strength 1.090
Shakhtar Donetsk defence strength 0.956
LNZ Cherkasy attack strength 0.720
LNZ Cherkasy defence strength 0.873
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 39 / 10

❓ Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy Prediction FAQs

What is the most likely scoreline for Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy?

Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 17.0%.

How many goals are Shakhtar Donetsk and LNZ Cherkasy expected to score?

The model projects 1.07 expected goals for Shakhtar Donetsk and 0.81 for LNZ Cherkasy, a combined total of 1.88.

How confident is the prediction model for Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy?

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

Form at a Glance

Across their last 12 outings, Shakhtar Donetsk have picked up 2.00 PPG on a 7W 3D 2L record — W-W-W-D-L across the most recent five.

LNZ Cherkasy's form line: 3W 4D 5L from 12 games, 1.08 PPG, last five D-W-L-D-D.

Put side by side, Shakhtar Donetsk are the form team by 0.92 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against LNZ Cherkasy.

Venue Form

On home soil, Shakhtar Donetsk have posted 2.25 PPG from their last 4 home games (3W 0D 1L).

On the road, LNZ Cherkasy have gone 1W 2D 1L from their last 4 away games — 1.25 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 2.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game recently; LNZ Cherkasy are on 0.92 scored and 1.17 conceded.

On BTTS specifically: Shakhtar Donetsk have seen both teams score in 67% of their recent games.

Last 12 Results

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk

Blended
W W W D L
LNZ Cherkasy

LNZ Cherkasy

Blended
D W L D D
12 Played 12
7/3/2 W / D / L 3/4/5
2.00 Points Per Game 1.08
2.00 Avg Goals Scored 0.92
1.00 Avg Goals Conceded 1.17
3.00 Avg Goals / Game 2.08
4 Clean Sheets 4
8 BTTS 5
8 Over 2.5 Games 5
Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk

L
H Vorskla Poltava
1–2 HT 0–1
30 Sep
D
A Ruh Lviv
1–1 HT 1–0
23 Sep
W
H Obolon'-Brovar
1–0 HT 0–0
16 Sep
W
A Minai
4–1 HT 1–0
02 Sep
W
A Kolos Kovalivka
2–0 HT 2–0
27 Aug
D
A Kryvbas KR
3–3 HT 3–2
20 Aug
W
H Oleksandria
2–1 HT 2–0
14 Aug
D
A Veres Rivne
1–1 HT 1–0
02 Aug
W
A FC Kharkiv
2–1 HT 1–0
29 Jul
L
A Vorskla Poltava
1–2 HT 0–1
04 Jun
W
H Dnipro-1
3–0 HT 1–0
28 May
W
A Zorya Luhansk
3–0 HT 1–0
24 May
LNZ Cherkasy

LNZ Cherkasy

D
H Oleksandria
0–0 HT 0–0
07 Oct
D
A Veres Rivne
0–0 HT 0–0
30 Sep
L
H Dynamo Kyiv
2–4 HT 0–1
23 Sep
W
H Ruh Lviv
2–1 HT 1–0
17 Sep
D
A Dnipro-1
0–0 HT 0–0
03 Sep
L
H FC Kharkiv
0–1 HT 0–1
26 Aug
L
H Polessya
1–2 HT 0–0
18 Aug
L
A Kryvbas KR
0–2 HT 0–1
13 Aug
W
A Minai
3–0 HT 1–0
05 Aug
L
H Chornomorets
0–2 HT 0–1
30 Jul
W
H Inhulets
2–1 HT 2–0
14 Jun
D
A Inhulets
1–1 HT 0–0
10 Jun

Shakhtar Donetsk (Home) vs LNZ Cherkasy (Away)

Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side

Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk

Blended
W W W L
LNZ Cherkasy

LNZ Cherkasy

Blended
W L D D
4 Played 4
3/0/1 W / D / L 1/2/1
2.25 Points Per Game 1.25
1.75 Avg Goals Scored 0.75
0.75 Avg Goals Conceded 0.50
2.50 Avg Goals / Game 1.25
2 Clean Sheets 3
2 BTTS 0
3 Over 2.5 Games 1
Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk — Home

L
Vorskla Poltava
1–2 HT 0–1
30 Sep
W
Obolon'-Brovar
1–0 HT 0–0
16 Sep
W
Oleksandria
2–1 HT 2–0
14 Aug
W
Dnipro-1
3–0 HT 1–0
28 May
LNZ Cherkasy

LNZ Cherkasy — Away

D
Veres Rivne
0–0 HT 0–0
30 Sep
D
Dnipro-1
0–0 HT 0–0
03 Sep
L
Kryvbas KR
0–2 HT 0–1
13 Aug
W
Minai
3–0 HT 1–0
05 Aug

❓ Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy Form FAQs

What form are Shakhtar Donetsk and LNZ Cherkasy in coming into this match?

Shakhtar Donetsk have gone 7W 3D 2L in their last 12 games (2.00 PPG), while LNZ Cherkasy have gone 3W 4D 5L in their last 12 (1.08 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Shakhtar Donetsk at home or LNZ Cherkasy away?

Shakhtar Donetsk's home record (2.25 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Shakhtar Donetsk at home: 2.25 PPG; LNZ Cherkasy away: 1.25 PPG.

Have Shakhtar Donetsk or LNZ Cherkasy been keeping clean sheets recently?

Shakhtar Donetsk have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, LNZ Cherkasy in 33%.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

Fixture History

This section is based on the 7 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 2 years from October 2023. All of them came in Premier League. The most recent was as recently as 20 September 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.

Streaks & Records

The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 6 Oct 2024, when Shakhtar Donetsk won Shakhtar Donetsk 5-1 LNZ Cherkasy.

Shakhtar Donetsk's record when hosting LNZ Cherkasy specifically: 3W 0D 1L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.

Last 7 Meetings

Shakhtar Donetsk

5

Shakhtar Donetsk

1

Draws

LNZ Cherkasy

1

LNZ Cherkasy

Recent Meetings

Shakhtar Donetsk
3–0
20 Sep 26
LNZ Cherkasy
LNZ Cherkasy
2–2
13 Apr 26
Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk
1–4
05 Oct 25
LNZ Cherkasy
LNZ Cherkasy
1–4
11 Apr 25
Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk
5–1
06 Oct 24
LNZ Cherkasy
LNZ Cherkasy
0–3
27 Apr 24
Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk
3–0
21 Oct 23
LNZ Cherkasy

❓ Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy H2H FAQs

What is the head-to-head record between Shakhtar Donetsk and LNZ Cherkasy?

Across the 7 head-to-head matches in our data, Shakhtar Donetsk have won 5, LNZ Cherkasy have won 1, and 1 has been drawn.

When did Shakhtar Donetsk and LNZ Cherkasy last play each other?

The most recent meeting in our data was on 20 September 2026: Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 LNZ Cherkasy.

Who has won more matches between Shakhtar Donetsk and LNZ Cherkasy?

Shakhtar Donetsk have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from the 7 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 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time.

LNZ Cherkasy see a goal before the break in 50% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time.

Full-Time Trends

Clean sheets have been more common than shared scoring for these two — Shakhtar Donetsk 50% BTTS, LNZ Cherkasy 0%. That points toward BTTS No as the trading lean.

Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 75% (Shakhtar Donetsk) and 25% (LNZ Cherkasy).

On the defensive side: Shakhtar Donetsk keep a clean sheet in 50% of their matches; LNZ Cherkasy in 75%; LNZ Cherkasy in 75%.

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Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Shakhtar Donetsk home games / LNZ Cherkasy away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Shakhtar Donetsk Shakhtar Donetsk Blended
Metric All
(12 games)
Venue
(4 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 11/12
(91.7%)
3/4
(75%)
2+ Goals Before HT 3/12
(25%)
1/4
(25%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 1/1
(100%)
1/1
(100%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 0/1
(0%)
0/1
(0%)
Winning at HT 9/12
(75%)
2/4
(50%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 3/9
(33.3%)
0/2
(0%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 0/2
(0%)
0/1
(0%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 8/12
(66.7%)
2/4
(50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 8/12
(66.7%)
3/4
(75%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2/12
(16.7%)
0/4
(0%)
Clean Sheet 4/12
(33.3%)
2/4
(50%)
Failed to Score 0/12
(0%)
0/4
(0%)
LNZ Cherkasy LNZ Cherkasy Blended
Metric All
(12 games)
Venue
(4 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 7/12
(58.3%)
2/4
(50%)
2+ Goals Before HT 1/12
(8.3%)
0/4
(0%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 2/5
(40%)
0/2
(0%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 2/5
(40%)
0/2
(0%)
Winning at HT 3/12
(25%)
1/4
(25%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 0/3
(0%)
0/1
(0%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 0/4
(0%)
0/1
(0%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 5/12
(41.7%)
0/4
(0%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5/12
(41.7%)
1/4
(25%)
Over 3.5 Goals 1/12
(8.3%)
0/4
(0%)
Clean Sheet 4/12
(33.3%)
3/4
(75%)
Failed to Score 6/12
(50%)
3/4
(75%)

❓ Shakhtar Donetsk vs LNZ Cherkasy Trading FAQs

Do both teams usually score in Shakhtar Donetsk and LNZ Cherkasy matches?

Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Shakhtar Donetsk's recent matches and 0% of LNZ Cherkasy's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.

Are Shakhtar Donetsk and LNZ Cherkasy matches usually high-scoring?

Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 75% of Shakhtar Donetsk's recent games and 25% of LNZ Cherkasy's, pointing to a tighter contest.

Do Shakhtar Donetsk and LNZ Cherkasy matches tend to have early goals?

There has been at least one first-half goal in 75% of Shakhtar Donetsk's recent matches and 50% of LNZ Cherkasy's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.

📰

Dominant Shakhtar Donetsk run riot with a 3-0 hammering of LNZ Cherkasy.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

Shakhtar Donetsk beat LNZ Cherkasy 3-0 at Arena Lviv, Regular Season - 11, 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 1.07 xG and LNZ Cherkasy 0.81 xG, a combined 1.88. The scoreboard read 3-0 for 3 actual goals. Shakhtar Donetsk beat their projection by 1.9 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. LNZ Cherkasy landed 0.8 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Shakhtar Donetsk attack 1.09 / defence 0.96 against LNZ Cherkasy attack 0.72 / defence 0.87, drawn from 39/10 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Shakhtar Donetsk 40% | Draw 34% | LNZ Cherkasy 26%, with Shakhtar Donetsk to win its most likely call at 40%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 29%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 57% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 38% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 54% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Shakhtar Donetsk 67%, LNZ Cherkasy 42%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Shakhtar Donetsk's trading profile (12 games, 4 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 67% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and duly kept one.

LNZ Cherkasy's trading profile (12 games, 4 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 42% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here; they fail to score in 50% of games, a blank that repeated today.

Form vs Result

On form, Shakhtar Donetsk arrived the stronger side — 2.00 PPG against 1.08. Form held, and they took the win. Shakhtar Donetsk (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.75 average — above their attacking norm. LNZ Cherkasy (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 0.50 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 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.

💡 Key Insights

Model Goals market defied the model — 29% Over 2.5 probability, but 3 goals scored.
Model BTTS matched the model — 38% projected, both teams did not both score.
Trading Trading data backed up — the sides average 54% Over 2.5 historically, and this game went over.

⚠️ 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.

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