Veres vs Shakhtar Donetsk - Premier League
Fixture Preview - 17 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
As Veres prepare to host Shakhtar Donetsk at Stadion Avangard on Sunday, the contrast in form between the two teams is striking. Veres have struggled recently, recording four losses and a draw in their last five matches, while Shakhtar are unbeaten in their last five, with three wins and two draws. Historically, Shakhtar have dominated this fixture, winning six of the last ten encounters, which adds to the pressure on Veres to turn their fortunes around. One key angle to consider is Veres' defensive vulnerabilities, as they have conceded in four of their last five matches. With Shakhtar's attacking prowess, highlighted by their recent scoring form, the odds of both teams scoring (BTTS Yes at 2.0) could be worth a look. Additionally, with Shakhtar's strong away record and Veres' struggles, the likelihood of over 2.5 goals (1.75) seems plausible. As the match approaches, it will be interesting to see if Veres can muster a performance to challenge the visitors or if Shakhtar will continue their impressive run.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dynamo Kyiv | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 |  Shakhtar Donetsk | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 |  LNZ Cherkasy | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 |  Kolos Kovalivka | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 |  Obolon'-Brovar | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 6 |  Kudrivka | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 7 |  Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 |  Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 9 |  Zorya Luhansk | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 |  Polissya Zhytomyr | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 11 |  SK Poltava | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 |  Rukh Vynnyky | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 |  Karpaty | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 14 |  Veres | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 15 |  Epitsentr Dunayivtsi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 16 |  Oleksandria | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2025 | Veres | 0–2 | Shakhtar Donetsk | Premier League |
| April 6, 2025 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 3–0 | Veres | Premier League |
| September 27, 2024 | Veres | 1–1 | Shakhtar Donetsk | Premier League |
| December 8, 2023 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 2–0 | Veres | Premier League |
| August 2, 2023 | Veres | 1–1 | Shakhtar Donetsk | Premier League |
| May 19, 2023 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 2–1 | Veres | Premier League |
| November 9, 2022 | Veres | 0–2 | Shakhtar Donetsk | Premier League |
| September 25, 2021 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 4–1 | Veres | Premier League |
| July 29, 2020 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 2–0 | Veres | Club Friendlies 1 |
| May 13, 2018 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 1–0 | Veres | Premier League |