Double chanceShakhtar Donetsk or draw ✓91% · @1.02
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓50% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗79% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–0 ✗11% · fair 9.04
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Veres Rivne: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
14:30 WAT, Friday 27 February: Shakhtar Donetsk v Veres Rivne in the Premier League, played at Arena Lviv. In the table, Shakhtar Donetsk are 1st, leading the league, on 29 points after 12 matches; Veres Rivne are 13th (lower half) with 9. There are 20 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shakhtar Donetsk 2.2 xG, Veres Rivne 0.6 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 58%, GG 50%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shakhtar Donetsk 73%, draw 18%, Veres Rivne 9%.
GG/NG: NG (50%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Shakhtar Donetsk to win (73%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shakhtar Donetsk 2–0 Veres Rivne. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shakhtar Donetsk73%fair 1.37 · @1.20
Draw18%fair 5.48 · @5.80
Veres Rivne9%fair 11.39 · @10.60
2.81Expected goals
2.23Shakhtar Donetsk xG
0.59Veres Rivne xG
50%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–015%
1–013%
3–011%
2–19%
1–18%
3–16%
From our goals model: Shakhtar Donetsk 2.2 – 0.6 Veres Rivne expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Shakhtar Donetsk to win✓
73%
1.37
1.20
Double chance
Shakhtar Donetsk or draw✓
91%
1.10
1.02
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
50%
1.99
1.67
Draw no bet
Shakhtar Donetsk (draw no bet)✓
89%
1.12
–
Asian handicap
Shakhtar Donetsk -1 (Asian handicap)
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
79%
1.27
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
58%
1.71
1.48
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
63%
1.58
1.62
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
1.25
First team to score
Shakhtar Donetsk to score first✓
74%
1.34
–
Half-time result
Shakhtar Donetsk ahead at half-time✗
54%
1.87
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Shakhtar Donetsk / FT Shakhtar Donetsk✗
50%
1.99
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–0✗
11%
9.04
–
Recent results
Shakhtar Donetsk – last 1
W
22 Feb
vs Karpaty
3–0
W
3.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Veres Rivne – last 2
WW
20 Feb
vs SK Poltava
3–2
W
13 Feb
vs Dinamo Tbilisi
2–0
W
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shakhtar Donetsk and Veres Rivne.
What is the prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Veres Rivne?
Our pick is Shakhtar Donetsk to win with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Shakhtar Donetsk vs Veres Rivne?
On our numbers Shakhtar Donetsk have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Veres Rivne 9%.
How many goals will there be in Shakhtar Donetsk vs Veres Rivne?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Veres Rivne?
Our predicted score is Shakhtar Donetsk 2–0 Veres Rivne, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Veres Rivne?
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Veres Rivne (Premier League) kicks off on Friday 27 February 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at Arena Lviv.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
