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Shakhtar DonetskLDWWLHead to head
Dynamo Kyiv 11 · Draws 14 · Shakhtar Donetsk 26 (51 meetings, last 10 below)
Our prediction
Shakhtar Donetsk to win
@ 2.45Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Dynamo Kyiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk preview
Dynamo Kyiv host Shakhtar Donetsk in the Premier League (Ukraine) on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 16:00 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.
Our model gives Dynamo Kyiv a 38% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Shakhtar Donetsk 45%. That makes our pick Shakhtar Donetsk to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.45. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Dynamo Kyiv or Shakhtar Donetsk) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.
Goals: we expect about 3.3 goals (1.8 for Dynamo Kyiv, 1.4 for Shakhtar Donetsk). The chance of three or more goals is 64%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence).
Form and head to head
Dynamo Kyiv have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-L-W-L-W), scoring 7 and conceding 7. Shakhtar Donetsk have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-D-W-W-L), scoring 5 and conceding 2. In their last 10 meetings, Dynamo Kyiv won 11, Shakhtar Donetsk won 26 and 14 ended level. In the table, Dynamo Kyiv are 3rd with 23 points and Shakhtar Donetsk are 1st with 29 points.
Frequently asked questions
Who will win Dynamo Kyiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Our prediction is Shakhtar Donetsk to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.45. Win chances: Dynamo Kyiv 38%, draw 17%, Shakhtar Donetsk 45%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Dynamo Kyiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 64%).
What time is Dynamo Kyiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Dynamo Kyiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk (Premier League) kicks off on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 16:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Dynamo Kyiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
The double chance 12 (Dynamo Kyiv or Shakhtar Donetsk) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shakhtar Donetsk |
12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 29 |
| 2 |  Polessya |
11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 28 |
| 3 |  Dynamo Kyiv |
11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 23 |
| 4 |  FC Kharkiv |
9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 21 |
| 5 |  Karpaty |
11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 19 |
| 6 |  LNZ Cherkasy |
11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 18 |
| 7 |  Zorya Luhansk |
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 18 |
| 8 |  Kolos Kovalivka |
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 12 |
| 9 |  Epitsentr Dunayivtsi |
12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -5 | 10 |
| 10 |  Bukovyna |
11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | -5 | 10 |
| 11 |  Chornomorets |
11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -5 | 9 |
| 12 |  Livyi Bereh |
10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
| 13 |  Veres Rivne |
12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -11 | 9 |
| 14 |  Obolon'-Brovar |
11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -13 | 8 |
| 15 |  Kudrivka |
12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -17 | 8 |
| 16 |  Kryvbas KR |
10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -8 | 7 |
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