SK Poltava vs Metal Kharkiv: prediction and stats
Persha LigaRegular Season - 8Kick-off on September 19, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Zirka im. Stanislava Berezkina, Kropyvnytskyi
The Footlab model makes SK Poltava the favourite at 38%, against 30% for a draw and 33% for Metal Kharkiv. 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
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win SK Poltava vs Metal Kharkiv?
A very open match: only 14 Elo points separate SK Poltava (1,616) and Metal Kharkiv (1,630).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, SK Poltava have 2 wins, 7 draws and 6 defeats; Metal Kharkiv have 7, 2 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Mayak Sarny(away) | 0-0 | Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | UCSA(home) | 0-0 | Persha Liga |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Yarud Mariupol'(away) | 3-0 | Persha Liga |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Nyva Ternopil(home) | 1-1 | Persha Liga |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Ahrobiznes Volochysk(away) | 3-0 | Persha Liga |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Penuel(away) | 1-0 | Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Oleksandria(home) | 0-2 | Persha Liga |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Polissya II(away) | 1-0 | Persha Liga |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Probiy Horodenka(home) | 3-1 | Persha Liga |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Kulykiv(away) | 1-2 | Persha Liga |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 2 SK Poltava win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 Metal Kharkiv win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2025 | Metal Kharkiv 0-1 SK Poltava | Persha Liga |
| Apr 27, 2025 | SK Poltava 1-0 Metal Kharkiv | Persha Liga |
Last archived meeting: Metal Kharkiv vs SK Poltava on May 24, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
SK Poltava score 0.9 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Metal Kharkiv score 1.2 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 41% probability of over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK Poltava | 0.9 | 1.6 | 5 | 4/15 | 6/15 |
| Metal Kharkiv | 1.2 | 1.1 | 4 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
SK Poltava sit 2nd in Persha Liga (8 points from 4 matches) and Metal Kharkiv sit 7th (6 points from 4 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | SK Poltava | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | Metal Kharkiv | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
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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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
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 SK Poltava vs Metal Kharkiv?
- The Footlab model makes SK Poltava the favourite at 38%, against 30% for a draw and 33% for Metal Kharkiv.
- Where and when is SK Poltava vs Metal Kharkiv played?
- SK Poltava vs Metal Kharkiv is played on September 19, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion Zirka im. Stanislava Berezkina, in the Persha Liga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 41% 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.