- 03 May 2025, Chornomorets Odessa vs Shakhtar Donetsk, 0-3, Win
- 27 April 2025, Shakhtar Donetsk vs Dynamo Kyiv, 2-2, Draw
- 19 April 2025, Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Kolos Kovalivka, 2-4, Lose
- 16 April 2025, Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih vs Shakhtar Donetsk, 1-2, Win
- 11 April 2025, FC LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk, 1-4, Win
- 04 May 2025, FC Kolos Kovalivka vs Vorskla Poltava, 0-0, Draw
- 27 April 2025, Vorskla Poltava vs FC Veres Rivne, 3-0, Win
- 18 April 2025, Vorskla Poltava vs FC Oleksandriya, 1-3, Lose
- 13 April 2025, Vorskla Poltava vs FC Polissya Zhytomyr, 0-2, Lose
- 05 April 2025, Vorskla Poltava vs Zorya Luhansk, 1-2, Lose
Coming into this crucial VBET Premier League match, Shakhtar Donetsk (the home team) and Vorskla Poltava (the away team), both had a point to prove. However, statistics from the match reveal it was Vorskla Poltava who emerged victorious, despite indicators that suggested a Shakhtar Donetsk win.
From a statistical perspective, Shakhtar Donetsk initiated a lot of pressure with corner kicks, marking up two, while Vorskla Poltava did not record any. However, despite Shakhtar Donetsk's increased opportunities to score from set pieces, they were only able to convert one of these chances into a goal in the 56th minute of the second half. This made their unsuccessful corners a wasted opportunity in the grand scheme of things.
In terms of discipline, Shakhtar Donetsk didn't fare too well. They were issued one yellow card in the second half, 58:06 into the game to be exact. This points to a decreased team morale and loss of confidence after the equalizing goal was conceded at 56:34. Apart from this incident, the Donetsk's only marked their name in the fouls and offsides column once, making this a relatively clean match.
On the other hand, Vorskla Poltava seemed more disciplined with no fouls, offsides, or cards of any kind. This tough yet clean play could be part of the reason for their win, as they were not interrupted by sanctions from the referee, thereby, allowing them to maintain their high level of focus and intensity throughout the game.
Vorskla Poltava's resilience in the match seemed to pay off in terms of conversion of chances into goals, they managed to react fast and score first in the 21st minute of the first half and delivered the decisive blow in the 70th minute of the second half, resulting in their 2-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk. The ability to score early and maintain the lead is a testament to Poltava's ability to withstand pressure while maintaining an attacking mentality.
In conclusion, despite the statistical indicators hinting at increased pressure from Shakhtar Donetsk, Vorskla Poltava managed to keep them at bay using calculated discipline and efficiency in front of the goal. This win can be largely attributed to their superior focus, converting chances into goals, and maintaining their discipline throughout the match. A lesson for future teams to not just play hard, but also play smart.
Form Guide
Win | 0-3 | Chornomorets Odessa vs Shakhtar Donetsk | |
Draw | 2-2 | Shakhtar Donetsk vs Dynamo Kyiv | |
Lose | 2-4 | Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Kolos Kovalivka | |
Win | 1-2 | Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih vs Shakhtar Donetsk | |
Win | 1-4 | FC LNZ Cherkasy vs Shakhtar Donetsk |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 13:8
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2.6
- Shakhtar Donetsk has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 13:8, scoring 2.6 goals average
Draw | 0-0 | FC Kolos Kovalivka vs Vorskla Poltava | |
Win | 3-0 | Vorskla Poltava vs FC Veres Rivne | |
Lose | 1-3 | Vorskla Poltava vs FC Oleksandriya | |
Lose | 0-2 | Vorskla Poltava vs FC Polissya Zhytomyr | |
Lose | 1-2 | Vorskla Poltava vs Zorya Luhansk |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 5:7
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1
- Vorskla Poltava has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 5:7, scoring 1 goals average
Shakhtar Donetsk H2H Vorskla Poltava
Home game | Shakhtar Donetsk | 3 | 1 | Vorskla Poltava | Away game | VBET Premier League | |
Away game | Shakhtar Donetsk | 5 | 0 | Vorskla Poltava | Home game | VBET Premier League | |
Away game | Shakhtar Donetsk | 2 | 1 | Vorskla Poltava | Home game | VBET Ukrainian Cup | |
Away game | Shakhtar Donetsk | 1 | 0 | Vorskla Poltava | Home game | VBET Premier League | |
Home game | Shakhtar Donetsk | 1 | 2 | Vorskla Poltava | Away game | VBET Premier League |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 4
- GOALS
- 12:4
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2.40
- In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Shakhtar Donetsk overtook Vorskla Poltava four times
- Shakhtar Donetsk won four times, lost once
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 12:4; average goals per match – 2.40
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