FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 15 March

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

W W W W W

1st place in Ukrainian Premier League

1-0

15/03/2026 12:00

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

D L D D D

5th place in Ukrainian Premier League

Ukrainian Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv on 15 March 2026 (kick-off: 12:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv preview before placing your bet.

FC Shakhtar Donetsk are currently 1st with 72 points after 30 matches.
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv sit 5th with 51 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: FC Shakhtar Donetsk to win with probability 71%.
Head-to-head history favors FC Shakhtar Donetsk, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

12:00

2026-03-15

FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv - Prediction & Odds

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

2026-03-15 12:00

STANDINGS UP TO 15/03/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Shakhtar Donetsk	72	30	22	6	2	71	21	50
02 LNZ Cherkasy	60	30	18	6	6	39	17	22
03 Polissya Zhytomyr	59	30	18	5	7	51	21	30
04 Dynamo Kyiv	57	30	17	6	7	66	36	30
05 Metalist 1925 Kharkiv	51	30	13	12	5	36	19	17
06 Kolos Kovalyovka	49	30	13	10	7	30	25	5
07 Kryvbas	48	30	13	9	8	53	46	7
08 Zorya	46	30	12	10	8	42	36	6
09 FC Karpaty Lviv	41	30	10	11	9	40	31	9
10 FK Epitsentr Dunayivtsi	32	30	8	8	14	36	45	-9
11 Veres	31	30	7	10	13	26	40	-14
12 Obolon Kiev	31	30	7	10	13	28	49	-21
13 Kudrivka	28	30	7	7	16	32	48	-16
14 Rukh Vynnyky	21	30	6	3	21	20	51	-31
15 PFC Oleksandria	17	30	3	8	19	24	58	-34
16 SC Poltava	13	30	2	7	21	23	74	-51

Head To Head

13/09/2025 11:00

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

1 - 1

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

UKR D1

03/12/2023 11:00

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

2 - 0

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

UKR D1

29/07/2023 10:00

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

1 - 2

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

UKR D1

05/03/2023 08:00

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

0 - 7

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

UKR D1

23/08/2022 06:00

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

0 - 0

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

UKR D1

13/08/2021 12:30

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

2 - 0

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

UKR D1

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

67%

Draw

33%

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

FC Shakhtar Donetsk Last 6 matches

06/03/2026 07:00

PFC Oleksandria 0 - 1 FC Shakhtar Donetsk UKR D1

27/02/2026 09:30

FC Shakhtar Donetsk 1 - 0 Veres UKR D1

22/02/2026 09:30

FC Shakhtar Donetsk 3 - 0 FC Karpaty Lviv UKR D1

13/02/2026 10:00

FC Shakhtar Donetsk 3 - 0 FC Metalurgi Rustavi INT CF

13/02/2026 07:00

FC Shakhtar Donetsk 3 - 2 Dila Gori INT CF

10/02/2026 10:00

FC Shakhtar Donetsk 0 - 1 LNZ Cherkasy INT CF

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

05/03/2026 07:00

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 3 - 0 Lokomotiv Kyiv UKRC

28/02/2026 09:30

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 1 - 0 PFC Oleksandria UKR D1

21/02/2026 09:30

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 0 - 0 Kryvbas UKR D1

12/02/2026 11:00

Molde 0 - 1 Metalist 1925 Kharkiv INT CF

11/02/2026 09:00

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors INT CF

05/02/2026 13:00

Hammarby 4 - 3 Metalist 1925 Kharkiv INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.43

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.43

Scored

Avg. per game

0.77

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.33

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 30 matches

YesNo

24 (80%)6 (20%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

16 (53%)14 (47%)

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Recent matches

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

Under /Over

(70%)21 9(30%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(57%)17 13(43%)

Under /Over

(37%)11 19(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(13%)4 26(87%)

Under /Over

(50%)15 15(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(17%)5 25(83%)

/Yes

(40%)12 18(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(37%)11 19(63%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

Shots

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Total shots

11.07 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

Total shots

9.86 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

FC Shakhtar Donetsk Pass Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

Total passes

Avg. 1 / game

Accurate

100%

Ball possession

61%

Total passes

Avg. 2 / game

Accurate

100%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

2888

Avg. 96.27 / game

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

1357

Avg. 45.23 / game

OTHERS

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Played games

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.57

Clean sheets

0.50

5.77

173

Corners

182

6.07

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.27

Offsides

1.60

0.03

GK saves

0.20

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

DISCIPLINARY

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.07

1.63

0.00

0.03

7.40

222

Fouls

247

8.23

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv on 15 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ukrainian Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Shakhtar Donetsk's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ukrainian Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ukrainian Premier League standings and the Ukrainian Premier League form table to understand exactly where FC Shakhtar Donetsk and Metalist 1925 Kharkiv sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ukrainian Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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