Shakhtar Donetsk return to home soil to face Metalist 1925 at 5:00 PM Mar 14, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Premier League campaign.

Shakhtar Donetsk enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Metalist 1925 will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Shakhtar Donetsk hold the edge with 4 wins to Metalist 1925's 0 in 6 meetings. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw they last drew 1-1.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Shakhtar Donetsk may hold the edge at Stadion NSK Olimpiyskiy, Kyiv, but Metalist 1925's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.