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Zhytomyr 2 vs Metalist Kharkiv

Ukraine Ukraine

Persha Liga Tsentralnyi Stadion, Zhytomyr
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Match Events

28'
Bagachanskyi M.
37'
Hadroj A.
39'
Prykhodko D.

AI Match Summary

Metalist Kharkiv in this Persha Liga matchup, with the score ending 0-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Metalist Kharkiv.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

12%
Zhytomyr 2
30%
Draws
58%
Metalist Kharkiv
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Metalist Kharkiv

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

58% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Zhytomyr 2 lately — more wins on the board than Metalist Kharkiv.
  • 58% — that's where the model lands on Metalist Kharkiv taking it.
  • Regular Persha Liga form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32.400000000000006%
Zhytomyr 2 Clean Sheet 17%
Metalist Kharkiv Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Zhytomyr 2 Metalist Kharkiv
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 13 12
Draws 10 6
Losses 6 10
Goals Scored 1.86 1.11
Goals Conceded 0.83 1.07
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 9, 2026 Persha Liga
Zhytomyr 2 vs Metalist Kharkiv
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Zhytomyr 2 Compare

Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Metalist Kharkiv Compare

Top Goalscorer Kaydalov D.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Zhytomyr 2 28 / 100
Metalist Kharkiv 50 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Zhytomyr 2 Metalist Kharkiv

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Metalist Kharkiv Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Zhytomyr 2 found the back of the net in 86% of recent matches (28 games).

Metalist Kharkiv's defensive record shows goals conceded in 75% of 28 matches.

These sides typically produce 1.00 goals when they meet.

Recent resilience: Zhytomyr 2 stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Zhytomyr 2 VS Metalist Kharkiv
1 Goals Scored 1.38
1.38 Goals Conceded 1
75% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 38%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Zhytomyr 2

(Home)
05 Sept
Victoria
1 : 1
Zhytomyr 2
29 Aug
Zhytomyr 2
1 : 2
Prykarpattya Ivano-Frankivsk (1998)
15 Aug
FC Chernihiv
2 : 2
Zhytomyr 2
09 Aug
Zhytomyr 2
0 : 1
Metalist Kharkiv
03 Aug
Inhulets
2 : 1
Zhytomyr 2
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Metalist Kharkiv

(Away)
12 Sept
Inhulets
1 : 0
Metalist Kharkiv
09 Sept
Victoria
0 : 1
Metalist Kharkiv
05 Sept
Metalist Kharkiv
3 : 1
UCSA
30 Aug
Metalist Kharkiv
1 : 1
Nyva Ternopil
23 Aug
Penuel Kryvyi Rih
0 : 1
Metalist Kharkiv
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Victoria 6 5 1 0 10:2 16
2 Kulikiv 7 4 2 1 17:7 14
3 Oleksandriya 6 3 3 0 11:5 12
4 SC Poltava 7 3 3 1 9:3 12
5 Inhulets 7 3 2 2 8:9 11
6 Ahrobiznes Volochysk 6 3 1 2 11:9 10
7 Metalist Kharkiv 7 3 1 3 9:8 10
8 UCSA 7 2 3 2 12:13 9
9 Prykarpattya Ivano-Frankivsk (1998) 6 2 2 2 8:6 8
10 FC Chernihiv 7 1 4 2 8:9 7
11 Fenix Mariupol 6 2 1 3 7:9 7
12 Nyva Ternopil 6 1 3 2 5:6 6
13 Lokomotyv Kyiv 7 1 3 3 6:9 6
14 Kolos Kovalivka 2 7 2 0 5 4:13 6
15 Zhytomyr 2 6 0 3 3 7:10 3
16 Probiy Horodenka 6 0 2 4 4:18 2
Promotion - Premier League 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - Persha Liga (Promotion)
Relegation - Persha Liga (Relegation Group)
Relegation - Druha Liga 2027/2028 (Main)