Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Epitsentr Dunayivtsi preview

Ukraine flag 2025/2026 Premier League, Ukraine
Tsentralnyi Stadion Sat, 16 May - 10:00 AM
Premier League
Metalist 1925 KharkivMetalist 1925 Kharkiv
Epitsentr DunayivtsiEpitsentr Dunayivtsi
KICKOFF : Sat, 16 May - 10:00 AM
Round 29 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the Ukrainian Premier League's 2025/2026 regular season, Metalist 1925 Kharkiv host Epitsentr Dunayivtsi at Tsentralnyi Stadion for a key mid-table encounter. Metalist sit comfortably in 5th place, chasing European spots, while Epitsentr languish in 12th, battling relegation pressures. The hosts boast a superior power score of 49.05 against 45.17, translating to a 3.9-point advantage that underscores their structural edge. Form metrics further favor Metalist at 19.83 versus Epitsentr's modest 11.28, hinting at better recent momentum despite absent outing details. League positions reflect domestic consistency for the home side. Set piece analysis is hampered by unavailable xG data, with low-confidence proxies in play for both teams. No knockout elements complicate proceedings. This fixture tests Epitsentr's resilience against Metalist's measured dominance in a venue known for home support.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Metalist 1925 Kharkiv holds a 3.9-point power advantage and 5th place over Epitsentr Dunayivtsi's 12th.
  • Form: Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's form score of 19.83 exceeds Epitsentr Dunayivtsi's 11.28.
  • Squad: Squad details unavailable, but power scores favor Metalist 1925 Kharkiv.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics unavailable for both teams.
  • Transition: Transition play data not provided.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data unavailable with low confidence and proxy used for both sides.
  • xVariable: xG data unavailable, limiting advanced variable analysis.
  • Market: Baseline split: Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Epitsentr Dunayivtsi 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
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv M. Bartulović
M. Bartulović
VS
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi S. Nahornyak
S. Nahornyak
1.88
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.19
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Karpaty Rank: 55 D
Zorya Luhansk Rank: 54 D
Polissya Zhytomyr Rank: 62 L
LNZ Cherkasy Rank: 58 D
Kudrivka Rank: 41 W
Veres Rank: 48 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Polissya Zhytomyr Rank: 63 D
Obolon'-Brovar Rank: 41 D
Veres Rank: 48 D
Oleksandria Rank: 44 D
Karpaty Rank: 53 D
Zorya Luhansk Rank: 54 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
49.05
45.17
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi
Power Score
49.05
45.17
League Position
5
12
Global Rank
731
875

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
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv — Opponent-weighted form score
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Metalist 1925 Kharkiv Epitsentr Dunayivtsi

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv Metalist 1925 Kharkiv Home
1 matches
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi Epitsentr Dunayivtsi Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

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

General Information

Date & Time
May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
Competition
2025/2026 Premier League, Ukraine · Round 29 · Regular Season
Stadium
Tsentralnyi Stadion
Capacity
5928
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Oleh Mozil
Oleh Mozil Goalkeeper
30
Danylo Varakuta
Danylo Varakuta Goalkeeper
23
Yaroslav Protsenko
Yaroslav Protsenko Goalkeeper
3
Vasyl Kravets
Vasyl Kravets Defender
31
Artem Shabanov
Artem Shabanov Defender
42
Evgeny Pasich
Evgeny Pasich Defender
74
Ihor Snurnitsyn
Ihor Snurnitsyn Defender
24
Oleksandr Martynyuk
Oleksandr Martynyuk Defender
2
Dmytro Kapinus
Dmytro Kapinus Defender
18
Yevhen Pavliuk
Yevhen Pavliuk Defender
37
Valerii Dubko
Valerii Dubko Defender
13
Volodymyr Salyuk
Volodymyr Salyuk Defender
27
Illia Krupskyi
Illia Krupskyi Defender
10
Vladlen Yurchenko
Vladlen Yurchenko Midfielder
45
Vladyslav Kalitvintsev
Vladyslav Kalitvintsev Midfielder
11
Vyacheslav Churko
Vyacheslav Churko Midfielder
17
Igor Kogut
Igor Kogut Midfielder
5
Ivan Kaliuzhnyi
Ivan Kaliuzhnyi Midfielder
25
Ivan Lytvynenko
Ivan Lytvynenko Midfielder
16
Joseph Nicolás Árevalo Chaparro
Joseph Nicolás Árevalo Chaparro Midfielder
19
Ermir Rashica
Ermir Rashica Midfielder
91
Matvii Panchenko
Matvii Panchenko Midfielder
77
Cauan Matteo Baptistella
Cauan Matteo Baptistella Midfielder
15
Denis Antyukh
Denis Antyukh Attacker
7
Ari Moura Vieira Filho
Ari Moura Vieira Filho Attacker
97
Oleksiy Sydorov
Oleksiy Sydorov Attacker
26
Baton Zabergja
Baton Zabergja Attacker
8
Sebastián Alejandro Castillo Pérez
Sebastián Alejandro Castillo Pérez Attacker
99
Christian Mba
Christian Mba Attacker
14
Ramik Gadzhiev
Ramik Gadzhiev Attacker
98
Peter Mandela Itodo
Peter Mandela Itodo Attacker

Squad ▼

31
Oleg Bilyk
Oleg Bilyk Goalkeeper
71
Nikita Fedotov
Nikita Fedotov Goalkeeper
37
Arsenii Vavshko
Arsenii Vavshko Goalkeeper
67
Valeriy Luchkevych
Valeriy Luchkevych Defender
34
Volodymyr Tanchyk
Volodymyr Tanchyk Defender
70
Igor Kyryukhantsev
Igor Kyryukhantsev Defender
77
Nil Coch Montaña
Nil Coch Montaña Defender
97
Oleksandr Klymets
Oleksandr Klymets Defender
2
Alagy Oliveira Diaw
Alagy Oliveira Diaw Defender
4
Vladyslav Moroz
Vladyslav Moroz Defender
22
Vladyslav Krystin
Vladyslav Krystin Defender
3
Stepan Grygorashchuk
Stepan Grygorashchuk Defender
10
Andrei Bejenari
Andrei Bejenari Midfielder
6
Kyrylo Kovalets
Kyrylo Kovalets Midfielder
17
Egor Demchenko
Egor Demchenko Midfielder
5
Evgen Zaporozhets
Evgen Zaporozhets Midfielder
28
Andrey Lipovuz
Andrey Lipovuz Midfielder
39
Jon Ceberio Amonarriz
Jon Ceberio Amonarriz Midfielder
11
Stanislav Krystin
Stanislav Krystin Midfielder
8
Mykola Myronyuk
Mykola Myronyuk Midfielder
21
Vladyslav Supriaha
Vladyslav Supriaha Attacker
23
Andriy Boryachuk
Andriy Boryachuk Attacker
9
Joaquin Carlos Cifuentes Xalmet
Joaquin Carlos Cifuentes Xalmet Attacker
99
Carlos Humberto Rojas Mosquera
Carlos Humberto Rojas Mosquera Attacker
15
Denys Golub
Denys Golub Attacker
7
Andriy Matkevych
Andriy Matkevych Attacker
20
Vadym Sydun
Vadym Sydun Attacker

CONCLUSION

Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's power and form edges position them as clear favorites in this home clash, aiming to cement their top-five standing. Epitsentr Dunayivtsi must summon a gritty display to counter the 3.9-point deficit and poorer metrics. Without recent outing specifics or xG insights, focus shifts to core strengths: Metalist's consistency versus Epitsentr's survival instinct. Expect the hosts to control possession and exploit transitions, though set-piece uncertainties add intrigue. A measured victory for Metalist would align with their campaign trajectory, boosting momentum in the regular season grind.