Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Picks by market
ResultShakhtar Donetsk to win ✓62% · @1.48
Double chanceShakhtar Donetsk or draw ✓85% · @1.09
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.13
Kryvbas KR vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Kryvbas KR welcome Shakhtar Donetsk to Girnyk for a Premier League fixture on Sunday 17 May (11:00 WAT). In the table, Kryvbas KR are 16th, in the drop zone, on 7 points after 10 matches; Shakhtar Donetsk are 1st (leading the league) with 29. There are 22 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Kryvbas KR, last 5: WWDLW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Veres Rivne, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.8 goals per game.
Shakhtar Donetsk, last 5: WWLLW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Obolon'-Brovar, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kryvbas KR 0.9 xG, Shakhtar Donetsk 2.0 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 58%, GG 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kryvbas KR 15%, draw 24%, Shakhtar Donetsk 62%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (64%, odds 1.57). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kryvbas KR 0–1 Shakhtar Donetsk. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kryvbas KR15%fair 6.85 · @5.60
Draw24%fair 4.21 · @4.20
Shakhtar Donetsk62%fair 1.62 · @1.48
2.85Expected goals
0.88Kryvbas KR xG
1.98Shakhtar Donetsk xG
59%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–111%
0–211%
1–110%
1–210%
0–37%
1–37%
From our goals model: Kryvbas KR 0.9 – 2.0 Shakhtar Donetsk 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✓
62%
1.62
1.48
Double chance
Shakhtar Donetsk or draw✓
85%
1.17
1.09
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.69
1.57
Draw no bet
Shakhtar Donetsk (draw no bet)✓
81%
1.24
–
Asian handicap
Shakhtar Donetsk -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.29
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
58%
1.72
1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
64%
1.57
1.57
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
80%
1.25
1.22
First team to score
Shakhtar Donetsk to score first✓
65%
1.53
–
Half-time result
Shakhtar Donetsk ahead at half-time✓
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Shakhtar Donetsk / FT Shakhtar Donetsk✓
40%
2.48
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.13
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Recent results
Kryvbas KR – last 6
WWDLWW
12 May
@ Veres Rivne
3–1
W
8 May
vs Karpaty
1–0
W
1 May
@ SK Poltava
3–3
D
26 Apr
vs Dynamo Kyiv
5–6
L
19 Apr
vs Ruh Lviv
3–0
W
12 Apr
@ Kudrivka
2–1
W
2.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Shakhtar Donetsk – last 6
WWLLWW
13 May
vs Obolon'-Brovar
3–1
W
10 May
@ SK Poltava
4–0
W
7 May
@ Crystal Palace
1–2
L
30 Apr
vs Crystal Palace
1–3
L
23 Apr
@ Zorya Luhansk
2–1
W
20 Apr
vs Polessya
1–0
W
2.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Kryvbas KR and Shakhtar Donetsk.
What is the prediction for Kryvbas KR vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Kryvbas KR vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
On our numbers Kryvbas KR have a 15% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Shakhtar Donetsk 62%.
How many goals will there be in Kryvbas KR vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kryvbas KR vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Our predicted score is Kryvbas KR 0–1 Shakhtar Donetsk, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Kryvbas KR vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Kryvbas KR vs Shakhtar Donetsk (Premier League) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Girnyk.
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.
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