On 05.04.2026, the Ukraine Premier League match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Ruh Lviv will surely captivate fans. With Shakhtar Donetsk's robust lineup, they're favored to win. Dive into our expert analysis and place your bets confidently!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LNZ Cherkasy | 21 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 30/12 | 47 |
| 2 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 20 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 48/12 | 47 |
| 3 | Polessya | 21 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 36/14 | 42 |
| 13 | Epitsentr Dunayivtsi | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 25/35 | 20 |
| 14 | Ruh Lviv | 21 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 16/32 | 19 |
| 15 | Oleksandria | 21 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 14/40 | 11 |
Key Player Statistics: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ruh Lviv
x 6 x 5Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ruh Lviv Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Ruh Lviv | Shakhtar Donetsk | 28.09.2025 | 0-4 |
| Premier League | Ruh Lviv | Shakhtar Donetsk | 24.05.2025 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | Shakhtar Donetsk | Ruh Lviv | 01.12.2024 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | Shakhtar Donetsk | Ruh Lviv | 07.04.2024 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ruh Lviv | Shakhtar Donetsk | 20.11.2023 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ruh Lviv | Shakhtar Donetsk | 15.10.2023 | 0-2 |
| Premier League | Ruh Lviv | Shakhtar Donetsk | 23.09.2023 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | Shakhtar Donetsk | Rukh Vynnyky | 19.03.2023 | 2-0 |
| Premier League | Rukh Vynnyky | Shakhtar Donetsk | 02.09.2022 | 0-1 |
| Premier League | Shakhtar Donetsk | Rukh Vynnyky | 20.11.2021 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Rustavi | Shakhtar Donetsk | 13.02.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | LNZ Cherkasy | Shakhtar Donetsk | 10.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Shakhtar Donetsk | Dinamo Tbilisi | 07.02.2026 | 7-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Shakhtar Donetsk | Riga | 05.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Shakhtar Donetsk | SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach | 03.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Shakhtar Donetsk | Lech Poznan | 19.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier League | Shakhtar Donetsk | Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | 15.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Lech Poznan | Shakhtar Donetsk | 12.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier League | Oleksandria | Shakhtar Donetsk | 06.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier League | Shakhtar Donetsk | Veres Rivne | 27.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Ruh Lviv | Olimpija Ljubljana | 14.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ruh Lviv | Brinje-Grosuplje | 13.02.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Radomlje | Ruh Lviv | 11.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ruh Lviv | Rudes | 07.02.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Triglav | Ruh Lviv | 07.02.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ruh Lviv | Austria Klagenfurt | 04.02.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ruh Lviv | Mladost DG | 03.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ruh Lviv | Yarud Mariupol' | 28.01.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ruh Lviv | Nyva Ternopil | 24.01.2026 | 5-1 |
| Premier League | Ruh Lviv | LNZ Cherkasy | 21.03.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Shakhtar Donetsk VS Ruh Lviv
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ruh Lviv
Bookies' predictions
Shakhtar Donetsk
Betting Intelligence: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ruh Lviv
Some matches feel settled before a ball is kicked. This is one of them. But that doesn't mean there's nothing to gain from watching closely.
Shakhtar Donetsk host Ruh Lviv in the Ukraine Premier League, and the gap between these two sides right now is enormous. Shakhtar sit second in the table with 47 points from 20 games. Ruh are 14th with just 19 points from 21 outings. That's not a gap — that's a chasm.
The numbers back it up brutally. Shakhtar have scored 48 league goals this season and conceded only 12. Ruh have managed 16 goals while shipping 32. On pure math alone, this looks like a mismatch.
Here's what you need to watch for, though. The head-to-head history is more interesting than you'd expect. Of the last four competitive meetings between these sides, two ended 1-1. Ruh clearly know how to frustrate Shakhtar in short bursts. But the last time they met — back in September 2025 — Shakhtar put four past them without reply. That 4-0 hammering feels like the more accurate picture of where both clubs currently stand.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Ruh will park the bus and make this tight. Their recent form is genuinely alarming. They've lost to LNZ Cherkasy, Epitsentr, Metalist, Obolon, and Dynamo in their last five league games. Five straight defeats. That's a side low on confidence and short on answers.
Shakhtar, meanwhile, are rolling. Three straight league wins, including a 3-0 demolition of Karpaty and a 1-0 grind at Oleksandria. Kauã Elias leads their scoring charts, and with this squad's firepower, Ruh's leaky defence looks like an invitation.
Here's the surprising stat that caught my eye. Two of Shakhtar's last three home league games produced under 2.5 goals — including draws against Kryvbas and a 1-0 win over Veres. They don't always blow the doors off at home. They can be patient. That actually makes the Asian handicap market worth exploring over a straight scoreline bet.
My prediction: Shakhtar win comfortably, 3-0. I'd back Shakhtar on the -1.5 handicap. The value at 1.10 on the outright is minimal, but a Shakhtar win with over 2.5 goals offers better returns. Watch for Ruh's O. Prytula — already on six yellow cards — to pick up a booking as frustration sets in. That's a card market worth a look.
This one should be settled by half-time. Get your popcorn ready.
What's Your Pick?
Where to Bet on Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ruh Lviv
Our Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ruh Lviv betting prediction
Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Traoré | Burkina Faso | 25 | Attacker | 182 | 90 |
| V. Bondar | Ukraine | 27 | Defender | 185 | 77 |
| M. Matvienko | Ukraine | 29 | Defender | 182 | 74 |
| D. Riznyk | Ukraine | 27 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 77 |
| Pedrinho | Brazil | 27 | Midfielder | 172 | 62 |
| I. Azarovi | Georgia | 24 | Defender | 179 | n/a |
| A. Ghram | Tunisia | 24 | Defender | 190 | 81 |
| Y. Konoplya | Ukraine | 26 | Defender | 180 | 74 |
| H. Sudakov | Ukraine | 23 | Midfielder | 177 | 68 |
| O. Ocheretko | Ukraine | 22 | Midfielder | 181 | 75 |
| A. Bondarenko | Ukraine | 25 | Midfielder | 182 | 73 |
| G. Gocholeishvili | Georgia | 25 | Defender | 178 | n/a |
| Pedrinho | Brazil | 23 | Defender | 177 | 65 |
| Eguinaldo | Brazil | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| Marlon Gomes | Brazil | 22 | Midfielder | 182 | 70 |
| Kauã Elias | Brazil | 20 | Attacker | 180 | 71 |
| Alisson Santana | Brazil | 20 | Midfielder | 183 | 79 |
| Newertton | Brazil | 20 | Midfielder | 167 | 59 |
| Isaque | Brazil | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Luca Meirelles | Brazil | 18 | 185 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Lyakh | Ukraine | 25 | Defender | 178 cm | 63 kg |
| Y. Kopyna | Ukraine | 29 | Defender | 173 cm | 65 kg |
| Edson Fernando | Brazil | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Prytula | Ukraine | 25 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 60 kg |
| V. Runich | Ukraine | 26 | Midfielder | 168 cm | 56 kg |
| D. Slyusar | Ukraine | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| V. Răileanu | Moldova | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| V. Roman | Ukraine | 22 | Defender | 180 cm | 71 kg |
| D. Pidgurskyi | Ukraine | 22 | Midfielder | 190 cm | 74 kg |
| Y. Gereta | Ukraine | 22 | Goalkeeper | 189 cm | 78 kg |
| M. Sapuga | Ukraine | 22 | Attacker | 194 cm | 74 kg |
| B. Slyubyk | Ukraine | 22 | Defender | 186 cm | 72 kg |
| B. Almazbekov | Kyrgyz Republic | 20 | Midfielder | 177 | 75 |
| I. Kvasnytsya | Ukraine | 23 | Midfielder | 172 cm | 60 kg |
| Klayver Gabriel | Brazil | 22 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 72 kg |
| V. Kholod | Ukraine | 22 | Defender | 183 cm | 69 kg |
| A. Kitela | Ukraine | 21 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 68 kg |
| Y. Pastukh | Ukraine | 22 | Midfielder | 197 cm | 75 kg |
| B. Faal | Gambia | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| O. Dziurynets | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ruh Lviv match odds
Best Betting Sites for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ruh Lviv
With the Ukraine Premier League showdown between Shakhtar Donetsk and Ruh Lviv drawing near, it's important to choose your betting platform wisely. Betzoid has picked out three top betting sites with the best odds and bonuses tailored for this match, ideal for anyone looking to get the most out of their bets.
