Ukrainian Premier League

FC Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction, Preview & Lineups

Sunday, 16 August 2026

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Updated: 16 August 2026, 12:30

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Form & Head-to-Head

In their last 7 meetings, FC Kharkiv have won 0 and Shakhtar Donetsk 5, with 2 draws. FC Kharkiv go into the match in WL form (#8). Shakhtar Donetsk: WW (#1).

Last 7 meetings

0

FC Kharkiv wins

2

Draws

5

Shakhtar Donetsk wins

Last 5 games

FC Kharkiv#8WL
Shakhtar Donetsk#1WW

FC Kharkiv

-games conceding first
-less than 4.5 cards
-less than 10.5 corners

Shakhtar Donetsk

7no losses
-games under 2.5 goals
-games scoring first

One of the weekend's standout Ukrainian Premier League fixtures sees FC Kharkiv face off against Shakhtar Donetsk on Sunday, 16 August 2026.

FC Kharkiv have the backing of their home support in this Ukrainian Premier League weekend clash. Shakhtar Donetsk arrive knowing a win here could be a significant statement.

FC Kharkiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction

Calling the result in Ukrainian Premier League is never straightforward, but FC Kharkiv are the narrow favourites, and Shakhtar Donetsk have the quality to make this a difficult afternoon for the hosts. Goals look likely in this Ukrainian Premier League encounter - both sides carry an attacking threat.

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Lineups

FC Kharkiv and Shakhtar Donetsk lineups will be confirmed closer to the 12:30 GMT kick-off. Injury news and squad selection updates will shape both starting elevens.

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