BetGenius
Round
Round of 32
Form

Recent form

Vilkhivtsi
40Poor

Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -3 goal difference

Shakhtar Donetsk
71Strong

Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +8 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Combo Bet
Over 2.5 Goals + Shakhtar Donetsk to win

BetGenius backs Over 2.5 Goals + Shakhtar Donetsk to win (Combo Bet) at 72% confidence — a solid call.

72%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Vilkhivtsi host Shakhtar Donetsk in the Ukrainian Cup Round of 32 looking to create a major domestic upset. The home side enters this cup tie with mixed recent results across all competitions, having won just one of their last five matches. In their most recent outing on September 12, Vilkhivtsi suffered a 2-0 home defeat against Dnister Zalishchyky, highlighting some defensive vulnerabilities.

Shakhtar Donetsk arrive in solid form, having put together an encouraging run on their travels. Across their last five fixtures in all competitions, Shakhtar have secured three away victories and held PSV Eindhoven to a 1-1 draw on the road on September 10. Despite listing several squad members as unavailable, including Marlon and Pedrinho, Shakhtar maintain significant quality and experience across all areas of the pitch.

Given the substantial disparity in level between the two sides and Vilkhivtsi having conceded two goals in four of their past five matches, Shakhtar Donetsk are well positioned to control the tempo and secure progression to the next round.

Availability

Team news

Vilkhivtsi

Team news unavailable for this fixture.

Shakhtar Donetsk

  • I. AzaroviKnee Injury
  • EguinaldoShoulder Injury
  • V. KorniyenkoOff the roster
  • MarlonMuscle Injury
  • P. ObahOff the roster
  • T. PuzankovOff the roster
  • M. ShvedOff the roster
  • D. TvardovskyiOff the roster
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Vilkhivtsi at homeShakhtar Donetsk away
1
Played
4
1-0-0
W-D-L
4-0-0
—
Scored /game
2
—
Conceded /game
0.3
—
Clean sheets
—
—
Failed to score
—
40%
BTTS (last 5)
40%
40%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
80%
BetGenius

Our record in Ukrainian Cup

52%17 won from 33 settled predictions

Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →

Based on at least 20 settled predictions.
Predictions

3 published markets

FeaturedWON
Combo Bet
Over 2.5 Goals + Shakhtar Donetsk to win
72%
Both must land · no better than

Over 2.5 Goals — 72% confidence

Vilkhivtsi have shown defensive fragility by conceding exactly two goals in four of their last five matches in all competitions, including 2-2 draws with Dinaz Vyshhorod and Nyva Vinnytsya. Shakhtar regularly produce multiple goals against domestic opposition, having scored twice in away matches against Epitsentr Dunayivtsi and Karpaty.

Shakhtar Donetsk to win — 85% confidence

Shakhtar Donetsk possess a major quality advantage over Vilkhivtsi and have demonstrated strong away form, remaining unbeaten in four consecutive road fixtures across all competitions with wins against Epitsentr Dunayivtsi, FC Kharkiv, and Karpaty, alongside a 1-1 draw at PSV Eindhoven. Vilkhivtsi have won only one of their last five matches and were beaten 2-0 at home by Dnister Zalishchyky in their previous outing.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and match winner), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Combo BetWON
Match Winner
Shakhtar Donetsk to win
85%
Confidence

Shakhtar Donetsk possess a major quality advantage over Vilkhivtsi and have demonstrated strong away form, remaining unbeaten in four consecutive road fixtures across all competitions with wins against Epitsentr Dunayivtsi, FC Kharkiv, and Karpaty, alongside a 1-1 draw at PSV Eindhoven. Vilkhivtsi have won only one of their last five matches and were beaten 2-0 at home by Dnister Zalishchyky in their previous outing.

Combo BetWON
Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
72%
Confidence

Vilkhivtsi have shown defensive fragility by conceding exactly two goals in four of their last five matches in all competitions, including 2-2 draws with Dinaz Vyshhorod and Nyva Vinnytsya. Shakhtar regularly produce multiple goals against domestic opposition, having scored twice in away matches against Epitsentr Dunayivtsi and Karpaty.

Explore

More from BetGenius

Published September 15, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.