Oleksandria expected to fight losing battle when facing Shakhtar Donetsk

There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a Europa League game only three days ago. That game, against Saint-Étienne, was also an away game. It's a tiring schedule for Oleksandria.

Shakhtar Donetsk form and stats

Shakhtar Donetsk, who have the most scored goals (36) in Premier League, have collected 15 points from their Premier League home games so far after 5-0-0. Shakhtar Donetsk has a nice streak going on as they have played eleven consecutive games without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Oleksandria defeat 87 days ago. After failing to beat Karpaty here at Metalist Stadium, Shakhtar Donetsk has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with five wins in a row.

The points were shared in Shakhtar Donetsk's previous game, also at home. Visiting Dinamo Zagreb travelled back with a point after a 2-2 scoreline. Before that, Shakhtar Donetsk had a Premier League home game versus Kolos Kovalivka which ended with a victory 6-0.

There will be little rest for Shakhtar Donetsk after this match as they are travelling to Dynamo Kyiv for a Ukrainian Cup game in only three days.

Shakhtar Donetsk always seem capable of creating a buzz here at Metalist Stadium with 22 goals in 5 league games. Shakhtar Donetsk have only conceded 4 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Oleksandria form and stats

Playing away, Oleksandria have won 2 games, drawn 1 and suffered 2 defeats in the Premier League this season.

Oleksandria has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Saint-Étienne for a Europa League game that ended a draw (1-1). Preceding that game, the 0-1 loss visiting Dynamo Kyiv's place.

With the home team given a winning probability of about 80% by the bookmakers, any point(s) for the visitors would be a surprise. Checking earlier matches with similar odds with Oleksandria as the away team, we found five results. Statistics from these were 1 away win, 0 draws and 4 defeats. The outsiders lost 3 of these games by at least two goals.

A quick return to home after this game, as Oleksandria are hosting Zorya in the Ukrainian Cup only three days away.

Oleksandria are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 5 away goals from 5 games (in the league). 5 goals have been conceded by Oleksandria in these games.

Head 2 Head

Oleksandria - Shakhtar Donetsk 1-3 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Shakhtar Donetsk won 8 games, 1 match ended with a draw and Oleksandria has 1 win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 5 / 5

Top Goalscorers

Júnior Moraes 11 goals / 4 assists

Taison 6 goals / 6 assists

Marlos 6 goals / 2 assists

Shakhtar Donetsk missing players

Oleksandria missing players