Double chanceShakhtar Donetsk or draw ✓91% · @1.04
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓53% · @1.55
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗19% · fair 5.19
Veres Rivne vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Shakhtar Donetsk travel to face Veres Rivne on Friday 9 October in the Premier League, with Avanhard Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 13:30 WAT. In the table, Veres Rivne are 13th, lower half, on 9 points after 12 matches; Shakhtar Donetsk are 1st (leading the league) with 29. There are 20 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Veres Rivne, last 5: WDWDW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Kudrivka, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.7 conceded per game.
Shakhtar Donetsk, last 5: WWWDW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over LNZ Cherkasy, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (27 Feb 2026) it ended Shakhtar Donetsk 1–0 Veres Rivne.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Veres Rivne 0.5 xG, Shakhtar Donetsk 1.8 xG – a total near 2.2. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 38%, GG 47%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Veres Rivne 9%, draw 22%, Shakhtar Donetsk 69%.
GG/NG: NG (53%) at 1.55.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Shakhtar Donetsk to win (69%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Veres Rivne 0–1 Shakhtar Donetsk. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Veres Rivne9%fair 11.49 · @11.00
Draw22%fair 4.55 · @5.00
Shakhtar Donetsk69%fair 1.44 · @1.25
2.21Expected goals
0.45Veres Rivne xG
1.76Shakhtar Donetsk xG
47%Both score
38%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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0–217%
0–011%
0–310%
1–19%
1–28%
From our goals model: Veres Rivne 0.5 – 1.8 Shakhtar Donetsk expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Veres Rivne vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Our pick is Shakhtar Donetsk to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Veres Rivne vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
On our numbers Veres Rivne have a 9% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Shakhtar Donetsk 69%.
How many goals will there be in Veres Rivne vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 38% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Veres Rivne vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Our predicted score is Veres Rivne 0–1 Shakhtar Donetsk, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Veres Rivne vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Veres Rivne vs Shakhtar Donetsk (Premier League) kicks off on Friday 9 October 2026 at 13:30 (West Africa Time) at Avanhard Stadium.
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.
