Cherkasy and Shakhtar Donetsk meet at Cherkasy Arena, Cherkasy on Saturday, Apr 10 at 5:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Premier League. Just 3 points separate them in the standings.

Cherkasy come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Shakhtar Donetsk, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Cherkasy face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Shakhtar Donetsk have won 5 of 7 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Cherkasy won 0–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Cherkasy a slight edge, but Shakhtar Donetsk are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.