On 01.05.2026, the Ukraine Premier League brings us a compelling match-up with Kryvbas KR facing SK Poltava. With the odds leaning heavily in favor of Kryvbas KR, our expert analysis will help you understand the key factors that could influence the game and guide your betting decisions.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kolos Kovalivka | 25 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 24/21 | 40 |
| 7 | Kryvbas KR | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 43/38 | 40 |
| 8 | Karpaty | 25 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 35/26 | 36 |
| 14 | Ruh Lviv | 25 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 17/42 | 20 |
| 15 | Oleksandria | 25 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 18/49 | 13 |
| 16 | SK Poltava | 25 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 20/63 | 11 |
Key Player Statistics: SK Poltava vs Kryvbas KR
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x 1 x 6 x 5SK Poltava vs Kryvbas KR Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Kryvbas KR | SK Poltava | 01.11.2025 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Bukovyna | SK Poltava | 13.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SK Poltava | Inhulets | 06.02.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier League | Kolos Kovalivka | SK Poltava | 24.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier League | Obolon'-Brovar | SK Poltava | 17.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | SK Poltava | Polessya | 10.04.2026 | 0-4 |
| Premier League | SK Poltava | Oleksandria | 03.04.2026 | 3-3 |
| Premier League | Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | SK Poltava | 19.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier League | SK Poltava | Karpaty | 13.03.2026 | 0-4 |
| Premier League | Zorya Luhansk | SK Poltava | 08.03.2026 | 4-0 |
| Premier League | SK Poltava | Kudrivka | 02.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Sogndal | Kryvbas KR | 12.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FK Liepaja | Kryvbas KR | 07.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Kryvbas KR | Brentford U21 | 05.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Kryvbas KR | Daejeon Citizen | 24.01.2026 | 3-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Aarhus | Kryvbas KR | 19.01.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Midtjylland | Kryvbas KR | 15.01.2026 | 3-0 |
| Premier League | Kryvbas KR | Dynamo Kyiv | 26.04.2026 | 5-6 |
| Premier League | Kryvbas KR | Ruh Lviv | 19.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Premier League | Kudrivka | Kryvbas KR | 12.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier League | Kryvbas KR | LNZ Cherkasy | 05.04.2026 | 0-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: SK Poltava VS Kryvbas KR
Last 20 Matches Statistics: SK Poltava vs Kryvbas KR
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: SK Poltava vs Kryvbas KR
htmlSome matches feel like they're already decided before a ball is kicked. SK Poltava hosting Kryvbas KR might be one of those games. But football has a funny way of surprising us, so let's dig into what's really going on here.
Poltava are in serious trouble. Sitting 16th with just 11 points from 25 games, they've conceded a staggering 63 goals this season. That's not a defensive wobble. That's a crisis. Their last five Premier League outings tell a brutal story — losses to Kolos (0-2), Zorya (0-4), Karpaty (0-4), and Metalist (0-2), with a solitary draw at Obolon sandwiched in between.
Kryvbas arrive in 7th place with 40 points and a goal difference that, while not spectacular, shows a functioning, competitive side. Their recent run includes a big 3-0 win over Ruh Lviv and a victory at Kudrivka. Yes, they were battered 5-6 by Dynamo in a wild one and slipped 0-3 to LNZ — but those are exceptions, not the rule.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head between these two earlier this season ended 2-2. Don't be fooled by that result. Poltava were a different animal back in November. Since that draw, they've collapsed completely, shipping goals at an alarming rate while scoring almost nothing meaningful.
Here's a surprising statistical insight that casual fans might miss: Poltava have conceded in every single Premier League game this season, letting in 63 goals in 25 matches. That's an average of over 2.5 per game against them. For bettors, the "Over 2.5 goals" market looks like genuine value here, and backing Kryvbas on the Asian handicap could be the smart play given the odds of 1.52 on a straight win.
Tactically, Kryvbas's attacking duo of G. Mendoza and C. Paraco will fancy themselves against a leaky Poltava backline. Mendoza leads with 4 goals and 2 assists. Paraco chips in with 3 goals and 2 assists — but also 5 yellow cards, making him a card market worth considering.
Poltava's disciplined side is worth noting too. O. Veremienko has 6 yellows. Y. Misyura already has a red. This is a team under pressure, and frustrated players make reckless tackles. The "both teams to receive a card" market has real appeal here.
My prediction is straightforward. Kryvbas win 3-1. Poltava's defence simply cannot hold at this level, and Kryvbas have the firepower to punish them repeatedly.
Set your alarms. This one could be over by half-time — and Kryvbas fans will absolutely love every moment of it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Voskonyan | Armenia | 32 | Goalkeeper | 178 cm | 74 kg |
| M. Buzhyn | Ukraine | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Misyura | Ukraine | 32 | Defender | 180 cm | 73 kg |
| O. Veremienko | Ukraine | 27 | Defender | 188 cm | 74 kg |
| M. Kononov | Ukraine | 23 | Defender | 179 cm | 70 kg |
| V. Odaryuk | Ukraine | 32 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 70 kg |
| O. Khakhlyov | Ukraine | 27 | Midfielder | 179 cm | 68 kg |
| D. Plakhtyr | Ukraine | 30 | Midfielder | 187 cm | n/a |
| D. Galenkov | Ukraine | 30 | Midfielder | 184 cm | 78 kg |
| M. Marusych | Ukraine | 32 | Attacker | 182 cm | 77 kg |
| O. Vivdych | Ukraine | 23 | Attacker | 180 cm | 72 kg |
| S. Shapovalov | Ukraine | 28 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Opanasenko | Ukraine | 35 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 78 kg |
| Y. Streltsov | Ukraine | 34 | Attacker | 186 cm | 72 kg |
| A. Savenkov | Ukraine | 29 | Defender | 176 cm | 70 kg |
| V. Pidlepych | Ukraine | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Ermolov | Ukraine | 25 | Goalkeeper | 196 cm | 76 kg |
| I. Kotsyumaka | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| Emin Kujovic | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| A. Onishchenko | Ukraine | 23 | Attacker | 177 cm | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Jurčec | Croatia | 25 | Defender | 175 cm | 67 kg |
| Rafael Bandeira | Portugal | 25 | Midfielder | 182 cm | 70 kg |
| M. Zaderaka | Ukraine | 31 | Midfielder | 173 cm | 69 kg |
| O. Kemkin | Ukraine | 23 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | 75 kg |
| E. Tverdokhlib | Ukraine | 25 | Midfielder | 182 cm | 75 kg |
| A. Bekavac | Croatia | 24 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| C. Rojas | Venezuela | 22 | Defender | 183 cm | 78 kg |
| Y. Dibango | Cameroon | 24 | Attacker | 184 cm | 80 kg |
| C. Paraco | Venezuela | 22 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 67 kg |
| A. Araujo | Venezuela | 22 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 81 kg |
| A. Mykytyshyn | Ukraine | 22 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 66 kg |
| V. Mulyk | Ukraine | 20 | Attacker | 186 cm | 76 kg |
| B. Lin | Israel | 21 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| B. Konaté | Mali | 23 | Defender | 177 cm | 71 kg |
| G. Mendoza | Venezuela | 24 | Attacker | 184 cm | 76 kg |
| V. Vilivald | Ukraine | 21 | Defender | 193 cm | 85 kg |
| Y. Shevchenko | Ukraine | 19 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 70 kg |
| Oleksandr Kamenskyi | Ukraine | 18 | Attacker | 180 cm | 61 kg |
| Thiago Isabel Nascimento Borges | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| H. Ilic | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
SK Poltava vs Kryvbas KR match odds
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