Kolos Kovalivka vs LNZ Cherkasy Preview, Predictions, Analysis & Tips

2025/2026 Premier League, Ukraine

Stadion Uman'fermmash Sat, 18 Apr - 10:00 AM

Premier League

Kolos Kovalivka Kolos Kovalivka

LNZ Cherkasy LNZ Cherkasy

KICKOFF : Sat, 18 Apr - 10:00 AM

Round 24 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In this Premier League Regular Season match, Kolos Kovalivka from seventh position host league leaders LNZ Cherkasy at Stadion Uman'fermmash. The visitors hold a clear edge in power score with 34.45 to the hosts' 24.68, resulting in a 9.8 point advantage that marks them as the stronger team. Form scores further favor LNZ at 72.22 against Kolos' 50, reflecting their solid start to the 2025/2026 campaign. Kolos come into the game with a record of two wins, three draws and one loss from six matches, while LNZ have four wins, one draw and one loss. Both sides drew their most recent fixtures, Kolos away to Rukh Vynnyky and LNZ at home against Shakhtar Donetsk. This sets up an interesting dynamic where the home team seeks to upset the table toppers who will be keen to maintain their momentum on the road.

TL;DR

Structural: Seventh-placed Kolos Kovalivka face top-of-the-table LNZ Cherkasy, who hold a significant 9.8 point power advantage.
Form: LNZ boast a stronger recent record with four wins from six, while Kolos have two wins and three draws in the same period.
Squad: The away team appears to have greater squad momentum from their results against strong opponents like Shakhtar Donetsk.
Efficiency: Early indications show room for improvement for both sides, with data still limited in assessing overall efficiency.
Transition: LNZ Cherkasy have shown better ability to transition between phases, supporting their position as league leaders.
Set pieces: With low confidence in available metrics, set pieces may offer an unpredictable element where either team could gain an edge.
xVariable: Power scores and form metrics heavily favor the visitors in what looks like a tough test for the home side.
Market: Kolos Kovalivka 26% (Δ+0%) | Draw 32.5% (Δ+0%) | LNZ Cherkasy 41.4% (Δ+0%).

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

R. Kostyshyn

V. Ponomarov

1.33

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

2.47

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 2 - 3

No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Kolos Kovalivka

26.04%

Draw

32.54%

LNZ Cherkasy

41.42%

Team Power Ranking

24.68

34.45

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Kolos Kovalivka

LNZ Cherkasy

Power Score

24.68

34.45

League Position

Global Rank

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

Kolos Kovalivka — Opponent-weighted form score

LNZ Cherkasy — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Kolos Kovalivka LNZ Cherkasy

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Kolos Kovalivka Kolos Kovalivka Home

5 matches

LNZ Cherkasy LNZ Cherkasy Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

-5

Goal Difference

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-04-16T00:05:43+00:00

General Information

Date & Time

Apr 18, 2026, 10:00 AM

Competition

2025/2026 Premier League, Ukraine · Round 24 · Regular Season

Stadium

Stadion Uman'fermmash

Capacity

5050

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ , Clear

Squad

Manager ▼

R. Kostyshyn Coach

Squad ▼

Dmytro Matsapura Goalkeeper

Tymur Puzankov Goalkeeper

Ivan Pakholyuk Goalkeeper

Valeriy Bondarenko Defender

Andriy Tsurikov Defender

Mykyta Burda Defender

Andriy Ponedelnik Defender

Eduard Kozik Defender

Daniil Khrypchuk Defender

Zurab Rukhadze Defender

Yehor Popravka Defender

Taras Stepanenko Midfielder

Artem Chelyadin Midfielder

Ibrahim Kane Midfielder

Arinaldo Rrapaj Midfielder

Nika Gagnidze Midfielder

Luka Stankovski Midfielder

Elias Miguel Trevizan Telles Midfielder

Oleksandr Demchenko Midfielder

Oleh Kryvoruchko Midfielder

Daniil Denysenko Midfielder

Yury Klymchuk Attacker

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Rostyslav Taranukha Attacker

Danylo Alefirenko Attacker

A. Tahiri Attacker

Anton Salabay Attacker

Husol Artem Attacker

Manager ▼

V. Ponomarov Coach

Squad ▼

Oleksiy Palamarchuk Goalkeeper

Kyrylo Samoylenko Goalkeeper

Dmytro Ledvii Goalkeeper

Illia Putria Defender

Oleg Gorin Defender

Nazarii Muravskyi Defender

Roman Didyk Defender

Alexander Drambayev Defender

Ajdi Dajko Defender

Vyacheslav Tankovskiy Midfielder

Gennady Pasich Midfielder

Muharrem Jashari Midfielder

Shota Nonikashvili Midfielder

Artur Ryabov Midfielder

Denys Kuzyk Midfielder

Ehor Tverdokhlib Midfielder

Marko Podolyak Midfielder

Yevhenii Pastukh Midfielder

Adam Yakubu Hassan Midfielder

Abdul Awudu Attacker

Artur Mykytyshyn Attacker

Danylo Kravchuk Attacker

Jewison Bennette Attacker

Mark Assinor Attacker

Orest Lepskiy Attacker

CONCLUSION

While LNZ Cherkasy enter as the stronger side thanks to their top position and impressive form, Kolos Kovalivka are capable of making this a difficult outing for the visitors. The home team has shown resilience in their recent matches and will look to use the familiar surroundings to their benefit. However, the power advantage and league standing point towards an away victory if LNZ perform to their capabilities. Both sides will need to be sharp in set pieces and transitional play to gain the upper hand. This match serves as a good measure of LNZ's title credentials against a mid-table side eager to improve their standing.

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