Polissya Zhytomyr - Kryvbas Kriviy Rih prediction 18 September 2026
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| 1 | Polissya Zhytomyr | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 23:8 | +15 | 25 |
| 2 |  Shakhtar Donetsk | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 20:5 | +15 | 25 |
| 3 |  FC Kharkiv | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 18:7 | +11 | 21 |
| 4 |  Dynamo Kyiv | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14:9 | +5 | 19 |
| 5 |  Karpaty Lviv | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17:8 | +9 | 15 |
| 6 |  Zorya Lugansk | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12:13 | -1 | 15 |
| 7 |  LNZ Cherkasy | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10:9 | +1 | 15 |
| 8 |  Kolos Kovalivka | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12:13 | -1 | 11 |
| 9 |  Epicentr Dunaivtsi | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10:14 | -4 | 9 |
| 10 |  Veres | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6:13 | -7 | 9 |
| 11 |  Livyi Bereh FC | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6:8 | -2 | 8 |
| 12 |  Bukovyna Chernivtsi | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7:12 | -5 | 8 |
| 13 |  FC Obolon Kyiv | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4:15 | -11 | 7 |
| 14 |  Chornomorets Odesa | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5:11 | -6 | 5 |
| 15 |  FK Kudrivka | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11:24 | -13 | 5 |
| 16 | Kryvbas Kriviy Rih | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7:13 | -6 | 5 |
Polissya Zhytomyr vs Kryvbas Kriviy Rih Prediction (Sep 18)
The Polissya Zhytomyr vs Kryvbas Kriviy Rih prediction for this Premier League match on Sep 18, 2026 points to a comfortable home win. League leaders Polissya Zhytomyr enter the game with a 70% win probability, while 11th-placed Kryvbas Kriviy Rih have just a 10% chance of pulling off an upset at Tsentralnyi Stadion.
Team Form
Polissya Zhytomyr are in outstanding shape, winning four of their last five matches (W-W-W-W-L). They picked up a 1-0 victory at Livyi Bereh, a 2-0 home cup win over FK Kudrivka, a 5-1 home league rout of the same opponent, and a stunning 2-0 win at Shakhtar Donetsk. The only setback was a 1-2 home loss to Zorya Lugansk on Aug 17. Overall, they have scored 10 goals and conceded just 3 in their last five outings.
Kryvbas Kriviy Rih have found consistency hard to come by, collecting only five points from a possible 15 (D-W-D-L-D). Their recent results include a 0-0 home draw against FC Kharkiv, a 2-0 cup win at Olympia Savyntsi, a 2-2 home draw with Kolos Kovalivka, a 1-0 away defeat at Chornomorets Odesa, and a 1-1 home draw with Livyi Bereh. With just one win in that stretch and no clean sheet in their last three league games, they travel to Zhytomyr with low confidence.
Head-to-Head Record
The last five meetings between these sides in all competitions show Polissya Zhytomyrโs clear edge: they have won three, drawn one, and lost one. The most recent clash, on Mar 14, 2026, ended 2-0 to Polissya at home. Other results include a 1-0 Polissya win at Kryvbas (Sep 2025), a 1-1 home draw (May 2025), a 3-1 Kryvbas win at home (Nov 2024), and a 2-1 Polissya victory in the Cup (Oct 2024). The head-to-head record reads 3 home wins, 2 draws, and 1 away win overall.
League Table Positions
Polissya Zhytomyr sit at the top of the Premier League with 15 points from 6 matches (5 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss). They boast the divisionโs best goal difference (+9) with 14 scored and only 5 conceded. Kryvbas Kriviy Rih are 11th with 5 points from 5 games (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses), having netted 7 goals and conceded 9. The 10-point gap and polar opposite home/away dynamics heavily favour the league leaders.
Win Probability: Polissya Zhytomyr or Kryvbas Kriviy Rih?
Our win probability calculation gives Polissya Zhytomyr a 70% chance of winning, the draw a 20% chance, and Kryvbas Kriviy Rih a 10% chance. The base odds (home 1.33, draw 4.70, away 8.00) imply a 69% home win likelihood after removing bookmaker margins; this is adjusted upward to 70% to reflect Polissyaโs imperious form, dominant head-to-head record, and home advantage. Kryvbasโs poor recent results and low league position justify the slim 10% away win probability. In short, this Polissya Zhytomyr vs Kryvbas Kriviy Rih prediction heavily favours the home side.
Odds & Match Prediction
Bookmakers have priced Polissya Zhytomyr as the overwhelming favourite at 1.33 to win, the draw at 4.70, and an away win for Kryvbas Kriviy Rih at 8.00. These odds mirror the huge gap in league standings and recent performances. Based on the available stats, Polissya Zhytomyr are expected to secure all three points without major trouble. A home win to nil or a multi-goal margin looks the most likely match outcome.
Polissya Zhytomyr vs Kryvbas Kriviy Rih โ FAQ
- Who will win Polissya Zhytomyr vs Kryvbas Kriviy Rih?
- Polissya Zhytomyr have a 70% win probability, the draw is at 20%, and Kryvbas Kriviy Rih have a 10% chance. Form, head-to-head dominance, and the 10-point league gap all point to a home victory.
- What is the win probability for Polissya Zhytomyr?
- Polissya Zhytomyr hold a 70% chance of winning, based on bookmaker odds adjusted for their superb form (four wins in five), strong home record, and a clear head-to-head advantage over Kryvbas.
- When is the Polissya Zhytomyr vs Kryvbas Kriviy Rih match?
- The match is scheduled for Sep 18, 2026, at 12:30 UTC. It will be played at Tsentralnyi Stadion in Zhytomyr, as part of the Ukrainian Premier League.
- What are the odds for Polissya Zhytomyr vs Kryvbas Kriviy Rih?
- The current 1X2 odds are: Polissya Zhytomyr win at 1.33, the draw at 4.70, and Kryvbas Kriviy Rih win at 8.00. These odds highlight the home sideโs status as a heavy favourite.