Polissya Zhytomyr vs Shakhtar Donetsk - Premier League Match
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Polissya Zhytomyr vs Shakhtar Donetsk Preview: Premier League Clash
Polissya Zhytomyr will host Shakhtar Donetsk at Tsentralnyi Stadion on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 18:00 UTC in what promises to be an exciting Premier League encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Shakhtar Donetsk have been difficult to beat recently, remaining undefeated in 1 of their last 1 matches despite only winning 0.
Head-to-Head Record
History favors Polissya Zhytomyr in this fixture. In their last 6 meetings, the hosts have claimed 3 victories, with Shakhtar Donetsk winning 1 and 2 ending in draws. This slight edge in the record could give them the psychological advantage heading into this clash.
Expected Tactics & Formations
Polissya Zhytomyr are expected to line up in a 4-4-2 formation, while Shakhtar Donetsk will likely deploy a 4-1-4-1 system. The tactical battle between these two setups could prove decisive in determining the outcome.
Match Officials
Oleksandr Afanasiev will be the referee for this fixture.
Match Prediction & Analysis
This promises to be a tightly contested affair with little separating these two sides on paper. Both teams will fancy their chances of victory, and the match could go either way. Expect an entertaining encounter with plenty of action and possibly goals at both ends.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 18:00 UTC
- Venue: Tsentralnyi Stadion
- Competition: Premier League
- Polissya Zhytomyr Position: 3rd (30 pts)
- Shakhtar Donetsk Position: 2nd (35 pts)
- H2H Record (Last 6): Polissya Zhytomyr 3W - 2D - 1W Shakhtar Donetsk
- Referee: Oleksandr Afanasiev