Chornomorets Odesa welcome Veres Rivne at Chornomorets Stadium, Odesa on Saturday, May 8 at 5:00 PM in a Premier League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Chornomorets Odesa come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). Veres Rivne, meanwhile, arrive struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Chornomorets Odesa face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Veres Rivne have won 5 of 7 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Chornomorets Odesa won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

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