Karbon Cherkasy vs SC Poltava 2: prediction and stats
Druha LigaRegular Season - 8Kick-off on September 26, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)
The Footlab model makes Karbon Cherkasy the favourite at 39%, against 26% for a draw and 36% for SC Poltava 2. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Limited history for at least one of the two teams: read this prediction with caution.
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Karbon Cherkasy vs SC Poltava 2?
A very open match: only 8 Elo points separate Karbon Cherkasy (1,568) and SC Poltava 2 (1,576).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 4 matches in all competitions, Karbon Cherkasy have 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats; SC Poltava 2 have 2, 1 and 0.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | Rebel(away) | 5-3 | Druha Liga |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Penuel(home) | 0-1 | Druha Liga |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Inhulets(home) | 1-2 | Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Rebel(home) | 2-0 | Druha Liga |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Penuel(away) | 2-1 | Druha Liga |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Metalurh Zaporizhya(home) | 0-0 | Druha Liga |
How many goals should we expect?
Karbon Cherkasy score 1.8 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 4; SC Poltava 2 score 1.3 and concede 0.3. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karbon Cherkasy | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1 | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| SC Poltava 2 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 2 | 1/3 | 1/3 |
Over the last 4 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Karbon Cherkasy sit 5th in Druha Liga (3 points from 2 matches) and SC Poltava 2 sit 1st (7 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC Poltava 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| 5 | Karbon Cherkasy | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
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How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Karbon Cherkasy vs SC Poltava 2?
- The Footlab model makes Karbon Cherkasy the favourite at 39%, against 26% for a draw and 36% for SC Poltava 2.
- Where and when is Karbon Cherkasy vs SC Poltava 2 played?
- Karbon Cherkasy vs SC Poltava 2 is played on September 26, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC), in the Druha Liga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 57% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.