Metalurh Zaporizhya vs Karbon Cherkasy: prediction and stats
Druha LigaRegular Season - 9Kick-off on October 3, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Slavutych-Arena, Zaporizhzhia
The Footlab model makes Karbon Cherkasy the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% for Metalurh Zaporizhya. 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Metalurh Zaporizhya vs Karbon Cherkasy?
Karbon Cherkasy starts as the favourite with a 130-point Elo edge (1,572 vs 1,442).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Metalurh Zaporizhya have 2 wins, 5 draws and 8 defeats; Karbon Cherkasy have 2, 0 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Olimpiya Savyntsi(away) | 1-2 | Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Penuel(home) | 2-2 | Druha Liga |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Oleksandria II(away) | 0-0 | Druha Liga |
| Aug 2, 2026 | SC Poltava 2(away) | 0-0 | Druha Liga |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Bukovyna(home) | 0-4 | Persha Liga |
| 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 |
How many goals should we expect?
Metalurh Zaporizhya score 0.7 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Karbon Cherkasy score 1.8 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metalurh Zaporizhya | 0.7 | 1.9 | 5 | 6/15 | 9/15 |
| Karbon Cherkasy | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1 | 2/3 | 2/3 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Metalurh Zaporizhya sit 6th in Druha Liga (3 points from 3 matches) and Karbon Cherkasy sit 5th (3 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Karbon Cherkasy | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 6 | Metalurh Zaporizhya | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-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 Metalurh Zaporizhya vs Karbon Cherkasy?
- The Footlab model makes Karbon Cherkasy the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 34% for Metalurh Zaporizhya.
- Where and when is Metalurh Zaporizhya vs Karbon Cherkasy played?
- Metalurh Zaporizhya vs Karbon Cherkasy is played on October 3, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Slavutych-Arena, 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.