Epitsentr Dunayivtsi vs SK Poltava Predictions

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Epitsentr Dunayivtsi

Epitsentr Dunayivtsi

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0 - 0

AI predicted 3 - 1

SK Poltava

SK Poltava

🗓️ Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 15:30 EEST (venue time) · 12:30 UTC (your time)📍 Stadion Im. Tonkocheyeva, Kamianets-Podilskyi

Win Probability (1X2)

Epitsentr Dunayivtsi 70%Draw 20%SK Poltava 10%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5

Match Result

5.5/10

Epitsentr Dunayivtsi and SK Poltava Play Out Goalless Stalemate in Kamianets-Podilskyi

Epitsentr Dunayivtsi and SK Poltava battled to a 0-0 draw at Stadion Im. Tonkocheyeva, with neither side able to break the deadlock in a tightly contested Premier League encounter. Both teams started with contrasting formations—Epitsentr deploying an attacking 3-4-3 and SK Poltava opting for a more balanced 4-2-3-1—but ultimately, clear-cut chances were at a premium as defenses held firm. The match saw few moments of attacking inspiration, with both goalkeepers largely untroubled. Each side picked up a yellow card in a physical but fair contest, and despite tactical tweaks and substitutions, neither team could find the breakthrough. The result leaves both sides reflecting on missed opportunities in the final third, while their defensive solidity remains a positive takeaway.

💀 AI Prediction Report

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Predicted

3 - 1

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Actual

0 - 0

❌Result
❌BTTS
❌O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results0/3 hit

Correct Score — 3-1
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Over/Under 2.5 Goals — Over 2.5
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Both Teams To Score — Yes
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Key Moments

22' — Yellow Card

Epitsentr Dunayivtsi's A. Lipovuz shown a yellow for a tactical foul in midfield.

37' — Yellow Card

SK Poltava's A. Doroshenko booked after a late challenge.

HT' — Halftime

Both sides go into the break level at 0-0 after a cagey first half.

90' — Full Time

The match ends goalless, with neither side able to find a winner.

Epitsentr Dunayivtsi

Epitsentr Dunayivtsi

6.5/10

Epitsentr Dunayivtsi set up in a bold 3-4-3 formation, signaling intent to press high and control the midfield. However, despite their attacking lineup, they struggled to create clear chances and failed to register on the scoresheet. The back three, marshaled by S. Grygorashchuk and N. Coch, were disciplined, ensuring SK Poltava rarely threatened. The midfield worked tirelessly, with A. Lipovuz and J. Ceberio providing energy and cover, but the front line, including V. Sydun, found little joy against a well-organized Poltava defense. A single yellow card reflected their competitive edge, but ultimately, a lack of cutting edge in the final third cost them the win.

Key Players

S. Grygorashchuk: Led the defensive line with composure, helping keep a clean sheet.
A. Lipovuz: Anchored the midfield and contributed defensively in a physical contest.

Strengths

Defensive organizationMidfield work rate

Weaknesses

Lack of creativity in attackInability to convert possession into chances
SK Poltava

SK Poltava

6.5/10

SK Poltava approached the match with a 4-2-3-1 setup, prioritizing defensive solidity and quick transitions. Their back four, led by Y. Misyura and V. Pidlepych, absorbed pressure well and limited Epitsentr's attacking trio to half-chances at best. In midfield, A. Doroshenko and V. Danylenko provided a solid shield, breaking up play and distributing efficiently. Going forward, Poltava struggled to carve out meaningful opportunities, with lone striker B. Kobzar often isolated. The team picked up a yellow card in a combative midfield battle, but their disciplined performance ensured they left Kamianets-Podilskyi with a hard-earned point.

Key Players

Y. Misyura: Commanded the defensive line, helping secure a clean sheet away from home.
A. Doroshenko: Controlled the midfield and broke up several Epitsentr attacks.

Strengths

Defensive disciplineMidfield protection

Weaknesses

Lack of attacking threatLimited support for the striker

Tactical Analysis

Epitsentr Dunayivtsi’s 3-4-3 formation aimed to overload the wide areas and press high, but SK Poltava’s disciplined 4-2-3-1 structure absorbed the pressure effectively. Both teams focused on maintaining defensive shape, resulting in a congested midfield and few clear chances. The wingbacks for Epitsentr tried to provide width, but Poltava’s full-backs matched them stride for stride. As the match wore on, both sides made substitutions to inject energy and creativity, but tactical rigidity and defensive caution prevailed. Set pieces offered rare moments of promise, but neither team could capitalize, and the game ultimately settled into a tactical stalemate.

Turning Point

The yellow card to A. Doroshenko in the 37th minute briefly shifted momentum, but neither side capitalized, and the match remained tightly balanced.

Man of the Match

Y. Misyura

Led SK Poltava’s defense with authority, ensuring a clean sheet and frustrating the hosts’ attackers.

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Epitsentr Dunayivtsi2.50

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SK Poltava0.95

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Win Probability
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi 71% Draw 17% SK Poltava 12%

Over 2.5 Goals

67%

BTTS: Yes

56%

Likely Scores

2-0 · 2-1 · 3-0

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Epitsentr Dunayivtsi vs SK Poltava Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
70%
20%
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi 70%Draw 20%SK Poltava 10%
Both Teams to Score
56%
44%
Yes 56%No 44%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
68%
32%
Over 2.5 68%Under 2.5 32%

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The Case For This Epitsentr Dunayivtsi vs SK Poltava Prediction

Epitsentr Dunayivtsi come into this match in much stronger form, unbeaten in five and scoring freely, while SK Poltava are on a three-game losing streak and have the league's weakest defense. The home side's attack should dominate, but Poltava could grab a goal given Epitsentr's tendency to concede. Expect an open game with several goals, with the hosts likely to secure a comfortable win.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • →Epitsentr are unbeaten in their last 5 and have scored at least once in each match.
  • →Head-to-head: Epitsentr have won 4 of the last 5 meetings, including a 3-0 away win this season.

Defence

  • →SK Poltava have lost 4 of their last 5, scoring just once and conceding heavily.
  • →Epitsentr's home attack (20 goals in 14 home games) faces a Poltava away defense conceding 35 in 14.

Match Context

  • →Both teams have high over 2.5 goal rates and Epitsentr have seen BTTS in each of their last 5.

How Epitsentr Dunayivtsi and SK Poltava Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Epitsentr Dunayivtsi vs SK Poltava Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

Epitsentr DunayivtsiEpitsentr Dunayivtsilast 5 matches

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SK PoltavaSK Poltavalast 5 matches

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Epitsentr Dunayivtsi are in solid form, unbeaten in their last five (DWDDD) and scoring consistently, including a 3-2 home win and several high-scoring draws. In contrast, SK Poltava are struggling badly, with three straight losses and just one goal scored in their last five, conceding 13 in that span.

Epitsentr Dunayivtsi vs SK Poltava — Last 10 Matches

Epitsentr DunayivtsiEpitsentr DunayivtsiLast 10 results
D0-0
D1-1
W3-2
D2-2
D3-3
D1-1
D0-0
L0-1
W1-0
L1-2
Dvs SK Poltava0-0
D@ Metalist 1925 Kharkiv1-1
Wvs Polessya3-2
D@ Obolon'-Brovar2-2
D@ Veres Rivne3-3
Dvs Oleksandria1-1
Dvs Karpaty0-0
L@ Zorya Luhansk0-1
Wvs Kudrivka1-0
L@ Kryvbas KR1-2

Strengths

  • +Defensively solid — 0.0 conceded/game

Concerns

  • −Struggling to score — 0.0 goals/game
SK PoltavaSK PoltavaLast 10 results
D0-0
L0-2
L0-2
L0-4
D3-3
L0-2
D1-1
L0-4
D3-3
L0-2
D@ Epitsentr Dunayivtsi0-0
Lvs Dynamo Kyiv0-2
L@ LNZ Cherkasy0-2
Lvs Shakhtar Donetsk0-4
Dvs Kryvbas KR3-3
L@ Kolos Kovalivka0-2
D@ Obolon'-Brovar1-1
Lvs Polessya0-4
Dvs Oleksandria3-3
L@ Metalist 1925 Kharkiv0-2

Strengths

  • +Defensively solid — 0.0 conceded/game

Concerns

  • −Struggling to score — 0.0 goals/game

What History Says: Epitsentr Dunayivtsi vs SK Poltava

The head-to-head record is heavily in favor of Epitsentr, who have won all but one of the last five meetings, including a 3-0 win away this season. Most of these encounters have featured plenty of goals, with SK Poltava rarely able to keep Epitsentr at bay.

Epitsentr Dunayivtsi vs SK Poltava Head-to-Head History

Last 6 meetings between these sides

4

Epitsentr Dunayivtsi wins

2

Draws

0

SK Poltava wins

67%33% draws0%
23 May 26Epitsentr Dunayivtsi vs SK Poltava0-0
8 Dec 25SK Poltava vs Epitsentr Dunayivtsi0-3
10 May 25Epitsentr Dunayivtsi vs SK Poltava2-0
11 Apr 25SK Poltava vs Epitsentr Dunayivtsi2-3
4 May 24Epitsentr Dunayivtsi vs SK Poltava3-2
30 Mar 24SK Poltava vs Epitsentr Dunayivtsi0-0

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Epitsentr Dunayivtsi vs SK Poltava

Bookmaker odds for the 1x2 market are very short on the home side, and the model finds little value on any outcome. With no odds provided for goals or BTTS, it's not possible to identify clear value edges in those markets, but the model would be interested in over 2.5 goals if odds were competitive.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Epitsentr Dunayivtsi Win1.1770.0%-15.5%
Draw5.0020.0%0.0%
SK Poltava Win4.5010.0%-12.2%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.5value3.2568.0%+37.2%
Under 2.51.3332.0%-43.2%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yesvalue4.0056.0%+31.0%
No1.2244.0%-38.0%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 @ 3.25EV +1.210
Both Teams Score: Yes @ 4.00EV +1.240

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Things to Watch: Epitsentr Dunayivtsi vs SK Poltava

  • ⚠️Some match stats (shots, corners, etc.) are missing for recent games, reducing model precision.
  • ⚠️Epitsentr's defense is inconsistent, and Poltava's attack is weak but unpredictable.
  • ⚠️Final round matches can have unpredictable motivation or squad rotation.

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How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Epitsentr Dunayivtsi vs SK Poltava: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

An AI model analyses that pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 17 May 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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