LNZ Cherkasy vs Dynamo Kyiv preview

Ukraine flag 2025/2026 Premier League, Ukraine
Cherkasy Arena Sat, 9 May - 12:30 PM
Premier League
LNZ Cherkasy LNZ Cherkasy
Dynamo Kyiv DYN
KICKOFF : Sat, 9 May - 12:30 PM
Round 27 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the Cherkasy Arena, second-placed LNZ Cherkasy welcome fourth-placed Dynamo Kyiv for a pivotal Premier League regular season encounter in the 2025/2026 campaign. LNZ Cherkasy, riding a superior form score of 23.39 compared to Dynamo's 19.67, seek to capitalize on home soil against a side holding a 7.6-point power advantage (65.8 vs 58.24). This clash highlights contrasting strengths: LNZ's recent momentum versus Dynamo's established quality. Both teams occupy top-four spots, making every point precious in the title race. LNZ's defensive solidity at home could frustrate Dynamo's attacking prowess, while Kyiv's experience in big games might prove decisive. Midfield control and quick transitions will be key, as LNZ aims to extend their strong league standing. Dynamo's depth offers rotation options, but LNZ's cohesion poses a threat. Expect a tactical battle with high stakes.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Dynamo Kyiv possesses a 7.6-point power advantage with a score of 65.8 over LNZ Cherkasy's 58.24.
  • Form: LNZ Cherkasy holds a better form score of 23.39 compared to Dynamo Kyiv's 19.67.
  • Squad: LNZ Cherkasy sits in 2nd place while Dynamo Kyiv occupies 4th in the domestic league table.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play data is not provided for either team.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance data shows low confidence with proxy usage and no xG available.
  • xVariable: xG-related variables are unavailable due to add-on not being enabled.
  • Market: LNZ Cherkasy 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Dynamo Kyiv 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
LNZ Cherkasy V. Ponomarov
V. Ponomarov
VS
Dynamo Kyiv I. Kostyuk
I. Kostyuk
2.2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.8
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Karpaty Rank: 55 D
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv Rank: 52 D
Kolos Kovalivka Rank: 51 L
Shakhtar Donetsk Rank: 74 D
Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih Rank: 56 W
Rukh Vynnyky Rank: 43 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Shakhtar Donetsk Rank: 75 L
Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih Rank: 56 W
Zorya Luhansk Rank: 52 W
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv Rank: 50 L
Karpaty Rank: 55 L
Oleksandria Rank: 43 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 3
3
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home LNZ Cherkasy
0%
Draw
0%
Away Dynamo Kyiv
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
58.24
65.8
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
LNZ Cherkasy
Dynamo Kyiv
Power Score
58.24
65.8
League Position
2
4
Global Rank
548
301

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
LNZ Cherkasy — Opponent-weighted form score
Dynamo Kyiv — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) LNZ Cherkasy Dynamo Kyiv

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

LNZ Cherkasy LNZ Cherkasy Home
5 matches
Dynamo Kyiv DYN Away
Match Record
1
Wins
3
1
Draws
1
3
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
8
8
Goals Conceded
5
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-05T00:07:53+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
May 09, 2026, 12:30 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Premier League, Ukraine · Round 27 · Regular Season
Stadium
Cherkasy Arena
Capacity
10321
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

12
Oleksiy Palamarchuk
Oleksiy Palamarchuk Goalkeeper
72
Kyrylo Samoylenko
Kyrylo Samoylenko Goalkeeper
1
Dmytro Ledvii
Dmytro Ledvii Goalkeeper
33
Illia Putria
Illia Putria Defender
25
Oleg Gorin
Oleg Gorin Defender
34
Nazarii Muravskyi
Nazarii Muravskyi Defender
29
Roman Didyk
Roman Didyk Defender
14
Alexander Drambayev
Alexander Drambayev Defender
4
Ajdi Dajko
Ajdi Dajko Defender
6
Vyacheslav Tankovskiy
Vyacheslav Tankovskiy Midfielder
11
Gennady Pasich
Gennady Pasich Midfielder
10
Muharrem Jashari
Muharrem Jashari Midfielder
5
Shota Nonikashvili
Shota Nonikashvili Midfielder
16
Artur Ryabov
Artur Ryabov Midfielder
17
Denys Kuzyk
Denys Kuzyk Midfielder
22
Ehor Tverdokhlib
Ehor Tverdokhlib Midfielder
24
Marko Podolyak
Marko Podolyak Midfielder
19
Yevhenii Pastukh
Yevhenii Pastukh Midfielder
8
Adam Yakubu Hassan
Adam Yakubu Hassan Midfielder
18
Abdul Awudu
Abdul Awudu Attacker
7
Artur Mykytyshyn
Artur Mykytyshyn Attacker
23
Danylo Kravchuk
Danylo Kravchuk Attacker
27
Jewison Bennette
Jewison Bennette Attacker
90
Mark Assinor
Mark Assinor Attacker
21
Orest Lepskiy
Orest Lepskiy Attacker

Squad ▼

35
Ruslan Neshcheret
Ruslan Neshcheret Goalkeeper
51
Valentyn Morgun
Valentyn Morgun Goalkeeper
74
Denis Ignatenko
Denis Ignatenko Goalkeeper
20
Oleksandr Karavaev
Oleksandr Karavaev Defender
18
Oleksandr Tymchyk
Oleksandr Tymchyk Defender
44
Vladyslav Dubinchak
Vladyslav Dubinchak Defender
4
Denys Popov
Denys Popov Defender
40
Kristian Bilova
Kristian Bilova Defender
2
Kostiantyn Vivcharenko
Kostiantyn Vivcharenko Defender
66
Aliou Thiare
Aliou Thiare Defender
32
Taras Mykhavko
Taras Mykhavko Defender
13
Maksym Korobov
Maksym Korobov Defender
34
Vladyslav Zakharchenko
Vladyslav Zakharchenko Defender
29
Vitaliy Buyalskyy
Vitaliy Buyalskyy Midfielder
10
Mykola Shaparenko
Mykola Shaparenko Midfielder
8
Oleksandr Pikhalyonok
Oleksandr Pikhalyonok Midfielder
91
Mykola Mykhailenko
Mykola Mykhailenko Midfielder
6
Volodymyr Brazhko
Volodymyr Brazhko Midfielder
5
Oleksandr Yatsyk
Oleksandr Yatsyk Midfielder
7
Andriy Yarmolenko
Andriy Yarmolenko Attacker
22
Vladyslav Kabaiev
Vladyslav Kabaiev Attacker
39
Eduardo Antonio Guerrero Lozcano
Eduardo Antonio Guerrero Lozcano Attacker
9
Nazar Voloshyn
Nazar Voloshyn Attacker
77
V. Blănuță
V. Blănuță Attacker
11
Matviy Ponomarenko
Matviy Ponomarenko Attacker
16
Oluwashola Elijah Ogundana
Oluwashola Elijah Ogundana Attacker
70
Bogdan Redushko
Bogdan Redushko Attacker

CONCLUSION

Dynamo Kyiv's power edge positions them as favorites, but LNZ Cherkasy's form and home advantage make this a close contest. LNZ's higher recent scoring suggests they can compete, potentially exploiting any Dynamo complacency. Kyiv's quality should prevail in transitions, yet set-piece uncertainties add intrigue. With both teams vying for top spots, expect a cagey affair where LNZ's momentum meets Dynamo's pedigree. The power differential hints at a narrow away win, but LNZ's league position underscores their threat.