FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist Kharkiv: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 April

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

D W W W W

1st place in Ukrainian Premier League

1 - 0

08/04/2023 07:00

Metalist Kharkiv

W L L L L

15th place in Ukrainian Premier League

Ukrainian Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist Kharkiv on 08 April 2023 (kick-off: 07:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist Kharkiv preview before placing your bet.

FC Shakhtar Donetsk are currently 1st with 72 points after 30 matches.
Metalist Kharkiv sit 15th with 22 points from 30 matches.
Head-to-head history favors FC Shakhtar Donetsk, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Metalist Kharkiv have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 08/04/2023

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

01 FC Shakhtar Donetsk	72	30	22	6	2	69	21	48
02 Dnipro-1	67	30	21	4	5	61	27	34
03 Zorya	67	30	21	4	5	64	31	33
04 Dynamo Kyiv	60	30	18	6	6	51	25	26
05 FC Vorskla Poltava	45	30	13	6	11	38	37	1
06 PFC Oleksandria	44	30	10	14	6	42	39	3
07 Kryvbas	41	30	12	5	13	26	30	-4
08 Kolos Kovalyovka	36	30	10	6	14	23	36	-13
09 Chernomorets Odessa	35	30	9	8	13	35	40	-5
10 FC Mynai	33	30	8	9	13	22	33	-11
11 Rukh Vynnyky	32	30	7	11	12	31	37	-6
12 Metalist 1925 Kharkiv	32	30	6	14	10	23	42	-19
13 Veres	31	30	8	7	15	35	45	-10
14 FC Inhulets Petrove	31	30	8	7	15	22	34	-12
15 Metalist Kharkiv	22	30	5	7	18	27	58	-31
16 FC Lviv	13	30	3	4	23	18	52	-34

Head To Head

01/10/2022 10:00

Metalist Kharkiv

1 - 6

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

UKR D1

01/04/2016 10:00

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

8 - 1

Metalist Kharkiv

UKR D1

11/09/2015 11:59

Metalist Kharkiv

0 - 5

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

UKR D1

08/04/2015 11:59

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

1 - 0

Metalist Kharkiv

UKRC

07/03/2015 11:00

Metalist Kharkiv

2 - 2

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

UKR D1

04/03/2015 13:00

Metalist Kharkiv

0 - 2

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

UKRC

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

83%

Draw

17%

Metalist Kharkiv

FC Shakhtar Donetsk Last 6 matches

19/03/2023 09:00

FC Shakhtar Donetsk 2 - 0 Rukh Vynnyky UKR D1

16/03/2023 13:45

Feyenoord 7 - 1 FC Shakhtar Donetsk UEFA EL

12/03/2023 08:00

Kryvbas 0 - 3 FC Shakhtar Donetsk UKR D1

09/03/2023 16:00

FC Shakhtar Donetsk 1 - 1 Feyenoord UEFA EL

05/03/2023 08:00

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 0 - 7 FC Shakhtar Donetsk UKR D1

28/02/2023 09:00

FC Mynai 1 - 4 FC Shakhtar Donetsk UKR D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Metalist Kharkiv

01/04/2023 06:00

Metalist Kharkiv 0 - 0 Kolos Kovalyovka UKR D1

25/03/2023 05:00

Dnipro-1 3 - 3 Metalist Kharkiv INT CF

17/03/2023 07:00

Metalist Kharkiv 0 - 0 PFC Oleksandria UKR D1

11/03/2023 08:00

FC Inhulets Petrove 2 - 1 Metalist Kharkiv UKR D1

05/03/2023 07:00

Metalist Kharkiv 1 - 2 Rukh Vynnyky UKR D1

24/02/2023 05:30

Metalist Kharkiv 3 - 1 Dordoi-Dynamo Naryn INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

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 Kharkiv

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.33

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.37

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.13

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 30 matches

YesNo

24 (80%)6 (20%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

11 (37%)19 (63%)

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Recent matches

Metalist Kharkiv

Under /Over

(83%)25 5(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)20 10(33%)

Under /Over

(27%)8 22(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)8 22(73%)

Under /Over

(57%)17 13(43%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(43%)13 17(57%)

/Yes

(50%)15 15(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)14 16(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Metalist Kharkiv

Shots

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Total shots

12.10 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Metalist Kharkiv

Total shots

5.93 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

FC Shakhtar Donetsk Pass Metalist Kharkiv

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Played games

Metalist Kharkiv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

Clean sheets

0.17

6.43

193

Corners

3.00

8.03

241

Throw-ins

262

8.73

0.00

Offsides

0.00

1.83

GK saves

100

3.33

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

DISCIPLINARY

Metalist Kharkiv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.53

2.53

0.13

0.27

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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FC Shakhtar Donetsk

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08/15

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How We Build the FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist Kharkiv Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Metalist Kharkiv on 08 April 2023 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 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 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 Kharkiv sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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