Premier League· Season 2025
Match Summary
LNZ Cherkasy defeated SK Poltava 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2025. Goals were scored by Y. Tverdokhlib 8′, D. Kuzyk 73′. 1 yellow card was shown. LNZ Cherkasy had 48% possession while SK Poltava held 52%. LNZ Cherkasy had 15 shots (6 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for SK Poltava. Expected goals: LNZ Cherkasy 1.99 — SK Poltava 0.47. LNZ Cherkasy made 5 substitutions, SK Poltava made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between LNZ Cherkasy and SK Poltava — 2 goals and 1 card recorded during the match.
assist: D. Kuzyk
assist: M. Assinor
Match Statistics
LNZ Cherkasy had 48% possession against SK Poltava's 52%. LNZ Cherkasy registered 15 shots (6 on target) while SK Poltava managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 7–0. Fouls committed: 11–10.
Lineups
LNZ Cherkasy lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under Vitaliy Ponomaryov, while SK Poltava deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Pavlo Matviychenko.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for LNZ Cherkasy is 6.96, compared to 6.61 for SK Poltava. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. LNZ Cherkasy's highest-rated starter is D. Kuzyk (7.29), while SK Poltava's best-rated player is M. Minchev (7.15).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of LNZ Cherkasy have contributed 13 goals and 9 assists this season, led by M. Assinor (7G). SK Poltava's starters account for 6 goals and 5 assists, spearheaded by Y. Misyura (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
LNZ Cherkasy deploy 3 defenders rated 7.03 on average, against SK Poltava's 4-man backline averaging 6.40. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
LNZ Cherkasy field 5 midfielders averaging 6.93, versus SK Poltava's 6 rated 6.67. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
LNZ Cherkasy start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.92, compared to 0 for SK Poltava averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 71% for LNZ Cherkasy and 72% for SK Poltava. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
LNZ Cherkasy's starters have collected 33 yellow cards this season, compared to 25 for SK Poltava. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of LNZ Cherkasy's starting XI is 25.4 (youngest: Y. Pastukh (21), oldest: O. Palamarchuk (34)), while SK Poltava average 27.5 (youngest: M. Minchev (22), oldest: Y. Misyura (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
LNZ Cherkasy's starters average 21 league appearances each, versus 17 for SK Poltava. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Vitaliy Ponomaryov
Substitutes
Coach: Pavlo Matviychenko
Rivalry since 2022
LNZ Cherkasy vs SK Poltava Head to Head Results· 4
LNZ Cherkasy and SK Poltava have met 4 times — LNZ Cherkasy won 3, SK Poltava won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2022. LNZ Cherkasy leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.25 per match (4 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–2 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, LNZ Cherkasy have recorded 1 win, 4 draws and 1 defeat. SK Poltava show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
Match Prediction
Statistical tip
Double chance: LNZ Cherkasy or draw
Bookmaker Odds
Best price
LNZ Cherkasy
1.16
Pinnacle
Draw
7.79
Pinnacle
SK Poltava
16.00
10Bet
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 17 May 2026