Shakhtar Donetsk vs Zorya Luhansk - Premier League
Fixture Preview - 20 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Shakhtar Donetsk will host Zorya Luhansk at Arena L'viv on Saturday, 20 September, in what promises to be an intriguing Premier League clash. Shakhtar's recent form has been inconsistent, with three draws in their last five matches, while Zorya has shown a bit more resilience, securing a win in their last outing. Historically, encounters between these two sides have been closely contested, with seven of their last ten meetings featuring over 2.5 goals. One key angle to consider is Shakhtar's home advantage. Despite their recent struggles, they have a solid record at home against Zorya, winning three of their last ten encounters at this venue. Zorya will need to be at their best to break down Shakhtar's defence, which has been known to concede under pressure. With both teams capable of scoring, the match could see plenty of action, making it a fascinating fixture for fans and neutrals alike.
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 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | Zorya Luhansk | 0–0 | Shakhtar Donetsk | Premier League |
| November 10, 2024 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 3–1 | Zorya Luhansk | Premier League |
| April 22, 2024 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 2–1 | Zorya Luhansk | Premier League |
| April 18, 2024 | Zorya Luhansk | 1–3 | Shakhtar Donetsk | Premier League |
| May 24, 2023 | Zorya Luhansk | 0–3 | Shakhtar Donetsk | Premier League |
| November 13, 2022 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 2–2 | Zorya Luhansk | Premier League |
| October 15, 2021 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 6–1 | Zorya Luhansk | Premier League |
| February 28, 2021 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 0–1 | Zorya Luhansk | Premier League |
| September 20, 2020 | Zorya Luhansk | 2–2 | Shakhtar Donetsk | Premier League |
| June 27, 2020 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 0–0 | Zorya Luhansk | Premier League |