Zorya Luhansk vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction

Premier League · Thu 23 Apr 2026
Ukraine flag Ukraine : Premier League
1 - 2
Full time · HT 0 - 1
Shakhtar DonetskLDWWL
Kick-offThu 23 Apr, 13:30
Our tip2 @ 1.25 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence75%

Full-time report

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

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Zorya Luhansk

No matches found.

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

Zorya Luhansk 5 · Draws 6 · Shakhtar Donetsk 30 (41 meetings, last 10 below)

24 Oct 26Shakhtar Donetsk0 - 0Zorya LuhanskPremier League
23 Apr 26Zorya Luhansk1 - 2Shakhtar DonetskPremier League
22 Sep 25Shakhtar Donetsk1 - 0Zorya LuhanskPremier League
09 May 25Zorya Luhansk0 - 0Shakhtar DonetskPremier League
10 Nov 24Shakhtar Donetsk3 - 1Zorya LuhanskPremier League
30 Oct 24Shakhtar Donetsk1 - 0Zorya LuhanskCup
22 Apr 24Shakhtar Donetsk2 - 1Zorya LuhanskPremier League
18 Apr 24Zorya Luhansk1 - 3Shakhtar DonetskPremier League
24 May 23Zorya Luhansk0 - 3Shakhtar DonetskPremier League
13 Nov 22Shakhtar Donetsk2 - 2Zorya LuhanskPremier League

Full head to head: Zorya Luhansk vs Shakhtar Donetsk →

Our prediction

Shakhtar Donetsk to win

@ 1.25
Double chance
12  •  Zorya Luhansk or Shakhtar Donetsk
@ 1.11
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.65
Confidence
75%

Our record

Our tips on Shakhtar Donetsklast 20 tipped matches
13/2065%
Our tips in Premier Leaguelast 30 days
15/2952%

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
80%
Over 2.5: 54%Under 2.5: 46%
Expected goals
1.58Zorya Luhansk
2.83Total
1.25Shakhtar Donetsk

Possible correct scores

0 – 2 Shakhtar Donetsk win 12% @ 5.25
0 – 1 Shakhtar Donetsk win 11% @ 5.75
0 – 3 Shakhtar Donetsk win 10% @ 6.50 Our pick
1 – 2 Shakhtar Donetsk win 8% @ 7.50 ✓ Final score
1 – 1 Draw 7% @ 8.50

Final score: 1 – 2 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Zorya Luhansk17%
Draw16%
Shakhtar Donetsk67%

Odds (1X2)

111.00
X4.75
21.25

Zorya Luhansk vs Shakhtar Donetsk preview and result

Zorya Luhansk and Shakhtar Donetsk met in the Premier League on Thursday 23 April 2026 at 13:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 2, 0 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives Zorya Luhansk a 17% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Shakhtar Donetsk 67%. Our pick was Shakhtar Donetsk to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.25. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Zorya Luhansk or Shakhtar Donetsk) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.11.

Goals: we expect about 2.8 goals (1.6 for Zorya Luhansk, 1.3 for Shakhtar Donetsk). The chance of three or more goals is 54%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (80% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

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, Zorya Luhansk won 5, Shakhtar Donetsk won 30 and 6 ended level. In the table, Zorya Luhansk are 7th with 18 points and Shakhtar Donetsk are 1st with 29 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Zorya Luhansk vs Shakhtar Donetsk?

Our pre-match prediction is Shakhtar Donetsk to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.25. Win chances: Zorya Luhansk 17%, draw 16%, Shakhtar Donetsk 67%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Zorya Luhansk vs Shakhtar Donetsk?

We expect about 2.8 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 54%).

What time is Zorya Luhansk vs Shakhtar Donetsk?

Zorya Luhansk vs Shakhtar Donetsk (Premier League) was played on Thursday 23 April 2026 at 13:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Zorya Luhansk vs Shakhtar Donetsk?

The double chance 12 (Zorya Luhansk or Shakhtar Donetsk) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.11. 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

Zorya Luhansk7th18 pts
Shakhtar Donetsk1st29 pts
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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