Polessya vs Zorya Luhansk: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Zorya Luhansk travel to face Polessya on Monday 17 August in the Premier League, with Tsentralnyi Stadion the venue – the ball rolls at 16:00 WAT. In the table, Polessya are 2nd, among the top four, on 28 points after 11 matches; Zorya Luhansk are 7th (upper half) with 18.
Current form
Polessya, last 5: WWLDL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over FC Kharkiv, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Zorya Luhansk, last 5: LWLDL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Kryvbas KR, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Polessya, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.7 for Zorya Luhansk.
Head to head
When they last met (18 May 2026) it ended Zorya Luhansk 0–0 Polessya.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Polessya 2.0 xG, Zorya Luhansk 0.9 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 52% for three or more goals, 54% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Polessya 63%, draw 24%, Zorya Luhansk 14%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.95.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Polessya 2–0 Zorya Luhansk. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Polessya63%fair 1.60 · @1.50
Draw24%fair 4.24 · @3.75
Zorya Luhansk14%fair 7.26 · @6.20
2.93Expected goals
2.04Polessya xG
0.88Zorya Luhansk xG
54%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–011%
1–011%
2–110%
1–110%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Polessya 2.0 – 0.9 Zorya Luhansk expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Polessya vs Zorya Luhansk?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Polessya vs Zorya Luhansk?
On our numbers Polessya have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Zorya Luhansk 14%.
How many goals will there be in Polessya vs Zorya Luhansk?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Polessya vs Zorya Luhansk?
Our predicted score is Polessya 2–0 Zorya Luhansk, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Polessya vs Zorya Luhansk?
Polessya vs Zorya Luhansk (Premier League) kicks off on Monday 17 August 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Tsentralnyi Stadion.
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.
