Zorya Luhansk VS Polissya Zhytomyr

2025/2026 Premier League, Ukraine

Stadion Dynamo im. Valery Lobanovsky (Kyjiv (Kiev)) Sat, 16 May - 10:00 AM

Premier League

Zorya Luhansk Zorya Luhansk

Polissya Zhytomyr Polissya Zhytomyr

KICKOFF : Sat, 16 May - 10:00 AM

Round 29 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Zorya Luhansk faces Polissya Zhytomyr in a crucial Premier League regular season clash at Stadion Dynamo im. Valery Lobanovsky in Kyiv. Polissya, sitting second in the standings, boasts a superior power score of 62.94 against Zorya's 53.77, giving them a clear 9.2-point edge. This matchup pits the higher-ranked visitors against mid-table hosts aiming to climb from eighth place. Recent form favors Polissya with a 22.17 score over Zorya's 14.78, suggesting momentum on their side. Both teams lack recent outing details, but league positions highlight Polissya's consistency. Set piece and efficiency data remain unavailable due to missing xG metrics, leveling some analytical ground. Zorya will rely on home atmosphere despite the neutral venue feel, while Polissya seeks to extend their strong campaign. Expect a tactical battle where Polissya's overall strength could shine through.

TL;DR

Structural: Polissya Zhytomyr possesses a 9.2-point power advantage over Zorya Luhansk.
Form: Polissya Zhytomyr's form score stands at 22.17, surpassing Zorya Luhansk's 14.78.
Squad: Zorya Luhansk occupies 8th in the league, trailing Polissya Zhytomyr in 2nd.
Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
Transition: Transition play metrics are not provided for Zorya Luhansk or Polissya Zhytomyr.
Set pieces: Set piece xG data unavailable due to low confidence and proxy usage for both sides.
xVariable: xG-related variables absent as add-on not enabled for this matchup.
Market: Zorya Luhansk 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Polissya Zhytomyr 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

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

V. Skripnik

R. Rotan

1.31

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

2.06

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 2 - 3

No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

53.77

62.94

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Zorya Luhansk

Polissya Zhytomyr

Power Score

53.77

62.94

League Position

Global Rank

686

405

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.

Zorya Luhansk — Opponent-weighted form score

Polissya Zhytomyr — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Zorya Luhansk Polissya Zhytomyr

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Zorya Luhansk Zorya Luhansk Home

5 matches

Polissya Zhytomyr Polissya Zhytomyr Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

-4

Goal Difference

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-05-12T00:07:16+00:00

General Information

Date & Time

May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

Competition

2025/2026 Premier League, Ukraine · Round 29 · Regular Season

Stadium

Stadion Dynamo im. Valery Lobanovsky (Kyjiv (Kiev))

Capacity

16873

Pitch Surface

N/A

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Manager ▼

V. Skripnik Coach

Squad ▼

Mykyta Turbaevsky Goalkeeper

Oleksandr Saputin Goalkeeper

Valerii Kosivskyi Goalkeeper

Igor Perduta Defender

Leovigildo Júnior Reis Rodrigues Defender

Roman Vantukh Defender

Anderson Jordan da Silva Cordeiro Defender

Gabriel Eskinja Defender

Christopher Nwanze Defender

Andrija Janjić Defender

Nemanja Anđušić Midfielder

Kyrylo Dryshliuk Midfielder

Bogdan Kushnirenko Midfielder

Petar Mićin Midfielder

Іvan Golovkіn Midfielder

Jakov Bašić Midfielder

Dejan Popara Midfielder

Roman Salenko Midfielder

Navin Malysh Midfielder

Samba Juma Bah Midfielder

Pylyp Budkivskyi Attacker

Vladyslav Vakula Attacker

Domagoj Jelavić Attacker

Ihor Horbach Attacker

Artem Slesar Attacker

Reynaldihno Verley Attacker

Fedir Zadorozhnyi Attacker

Manager ▼

R. Rotan Coach

Squad ▼

Georgiy Bushchan Goalkeeper

Oleh Kudryk Goalkeeper

Evgeniy Volynets Goalkeeper

Mykyta Kravchenko Defender

Bogdan Mykhaylichenko Defender

Lucas Taylor Maia Reis Defender

Sergiy Chobotenko Defender

Andi Hadroj Defender

Eduard Sarapiy Defender

Ilir Krasniqi Defender

Giorgi Maisuradze Defender

João Victor Dall Stella Vialle Defender

Kiril Koberniuk Defender

Ruslan Babenko Midfielder

Oleksandr Andrievsky Midfielder

Volodymyr Shepelev Midfielder

Bogdan Lednev Midfielder

Tomer Yosefi Midfielder

Borys Krushynskyi Midfielder

Borel Tomandzoto Midfielder

Lindon Emërllahu Midfielder

Oleh Fedor Midfielder

Maksym Melnychenko Midfielder

Vladyslav Kramar Midfielder

Oleksandr Filippov Attacker

Oleksiy Hutsuliak Attacker

Oleksandr Nazarenko Attacker

Maksim Bragaru Attacker

Vladyslav Veleten Attacker

Mykola Gayduchyk Attacker

Ihor Krasnopir Attacker

CONCLUSION

Polissya Zhytomyr arrives as the stronger side, leveraging higher power ratings and better league position to challenge Zorya Luhansk effectively. Their superior form score indicates sharper recent performances, potentially decisive in a tight contest. Zorya, despite hosting in Kyiv, must overcome the 9.2-point deficit and mid-table standing. Without detailed efficiency or set piece insights, the focus shifts to overall structure and momentum. Polissya's second-place perch suggests resilience, while Zorya aims to disrupt. This regular season encounter could see Polissya extend dominance, though Zorya's resolve might spark surprises. Visitors hold the upper hand.

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