Premier League· Season 2025
Match Summary
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv and Karpaty drew 2:2. The match was played in Premier League 2025. Goals were scored by B. Zabergja 41′, A. Chachua 52′, A. Chachua 60′ (pen.), P. Itodo 65′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv had 52% possession while Karpaty held 48%. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv had 16 shots (7 on target) compared to 8 (2 on target) for Karpaty. Expected goals: Metalist 1925 Kharkiv 1.23 — Karpaty 1.65. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv made 5 substitutions, Karpaty made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Metalist 1925 Kharkiv and Karpaty — 4 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
assist: S. Castillo
assist: V. Rubchynskyi
Penalty
assist: S. Castillo
Match Statistics
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv had 52% possession against Karpaty's 48%. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv registered 16 shots (7 on target) while Karpaty managed 8 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 7–5. Fouls committed: 9–14.
Lineups
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation under Mladen Bartulovic, while Karpaty deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Fran Fernandez.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Metalist 1925 Kharkiv is 6.97, compared to 6.88 for Karpaty. 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. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's highest-rated starter is I. Kaliuzhnyi (7.11), while Karpaty's best-rated player is N. Domchak (7.34).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Metalist 1925 Kharkiv have contributed 8 goals and 5 assists this season, led by P. Itodo (5G). Karpaty's starters account for 9 goals and 6 assists, spearheaded by A. Chachua (3G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv deploy 4 defenders rated 6.98 on average, against Karpaty's 4-man backline averaging 6.87. 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
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv field 5 midfielders averaging 6.95, versus Karpaty's 5 rated 6.87. 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
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv start 1 forward(s) averaging 7.06, compared to 1 for Karpaty averaging 6.54. 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 80% for Metalist 1925 Kharkiv and 81% for Karpaty. 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
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's starters have collected 31 yellow cards this season, compared to 24 for Karpaty. 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 Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's starting XI is 23.6 (youngest: S. Castillo (20), oldest: A. Shabanov (33)), while Karpaty average 25.0 (youngest: N. Domchak (18), oldest: A. Chachua (31)). 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
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv's starters average 23 league appearances each, versus 17 for Karpaty. 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: Mladen Bartulovic
Substitutes
Coach: Fran Fernandez
Rivalry since 2024
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv vs Karpaty Head to Head Results· 2
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv and Karpaty have met 2 times — Metalist 1925 Kharkiv won 2, Karpaty won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. Metalist 1925 Kharkiv leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (3 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–2 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Metalist 1925 Kharkiv have recorded 1 win, 4 draws and 1 defeat. Karpaty show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Match Prediction
Statistical tip
Double chance: Metalist 1925 Kharkiv or draw, plus under 3.5 goals
Bookmaker Odds
Best price
Metalist 1925 Kharkiv
2.28
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Draw
3.36
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Karpaty
3.26
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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 17 May 2026