FC Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction

Premier League · Sun 16 Aug 2026
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FC KharkivWWWWW
0 - 1
Full time · HT 0 - 1
Shakhtar DonetskLDWWL
Kick-offSun 16 Aug, 13:30
Our tip2 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence80%

Full-time report

Our tip2 ✓
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSNo ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
FC KharkivWWWWW
28 Oct 26AMayak Sarny2 - 1Cup
24 Oct 26AEpitsentr Dunayivtsi2 - 1Premier League
19 Oct 26HLivyi Bereh2 - 1Premier League
10 Oct 26AChornomorets2 - 1Premier League
19 Sep 26HBukovyna2 - 0Premier League
Shakhtar DonetskLDWWL
03 Nov 26HSporting CP0 - 1UEFA Champions League
30 Oct 26HObolon'-Brovar2 - 0Premier League
27 Oct 26HDynamo Kyiv3 - 0Cup
24 Oct 26HZorya Luhansk0 - 0Premier League
21 Oct 26AInter0 - 1UEFA Champions League

Head to head

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Our prediction

Shakhtar Donetsk to win

Double chance
12  •  FC Kharkiv or Shakhtar Donetsk
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
Confidence
80%

Our record

Our tips on FC Kharkivlast 20 tipped matches
13/2065%
Our tips on Shakhtar Donetsklast 20 tipped matches
13/2065%
Our tips in Premier Leaguelast 30 days
16/2955%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
85%
Over 2.5: 63%Under 2.5: 37%
Expected goals
0.72FC Kharkiv
3.25Total
2.53Shakhtar Donetsk

Possible correct scores

0 – 2 Shakhtar Donetsk win 12%
0 – 3 Shakhtar Donetsk win 10% Our pick
0 – 1 Shakhtar Donetsk win 10% ✓ Final score
1 – 2 Shakhtar Donetsk win 9%
1 – 3 Shakhtar Donetsk win 8%

Final score: 0 – 1 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

FC Kharkiv18%
Draw11%
Shakhtar Donetsk71%

FC Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk preview and result

FC Kharkiv and Shakhtar Donetsk met in the Premier League on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 13:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 0 - 1, 0 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives FC Kharkiv a 18% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Shakhtar Donetsk 71%. Our pick was Shakhtar Donetsk to win with 80% confidence. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (FC Kharkiv or Shakhtar Donetsk) covers two of the three results.

Goals: we expect about 3.3 goals (0.7 for FC Kharkiv, 2.5 for Shakhtar Donetsk). The chance of three or more goals is 63%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence). 1 goal was scored.

Form and head to head

FC Kharkiv have 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-W-W-W-W), scoring 10 and conceding 4. 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 the table, FC Kharkiv are 4th with 21 points and Shakhtar Donetsk are 1st with 29 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for FC Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk?

Our pre-match prediction is Shakhtar Donetsk to win (80% confidence). Win chances: FC Kharkiv 18%, draw 11%, Shakhtar Donetsk 71%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in FC Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk?

We expect about 3.3 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 63%).

What time is FC Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk?

FC Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk (Premier League) was played on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 13:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for FC Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk?

The double chance 12 (FC Kharkiv or Shakhtar Donetsk) covers two outcomes. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Premier League table

FC Kharkiv4th21 pts
Shakhtar Donetsk1st29 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Shakhtar Donetsk 12921 1729
2 Polessya 11911 1728
3 Dynamo Kyiv 11722 723
4 FC Kharkiv 9702 1121
5 Karpaty 11542 1419
6 LNZ Cherkasy 11533 218
7 Zorya Luhansk 12534 -118
8 Kolos Kovalivka 10334 -112
9 Epitsentr Dunayivtsi 12246 -510
10 Bukovyna 11173 -510
11 Chornomorets 11236 -59
12 Livyi Bereh 10163 -29
13 Veres Rivne 12237 -119
14 Obolon'-Brovar 11155 -138
15 Kudrivka 12228 -178
16 Kryvbas KR 10145 -87