Dynamo Kyiv host Shakhtar Donetsk at Valeriy Lobanovskyi, Kyiv on Saturday, May 15 at 5:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 1 point in the Premier League, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Dynamo Kyiv come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Shakhtar Donetsk, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Dynamo Kyiv face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Shakhtar Donetsk have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Shakhtar Donetsk won 2–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

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