Veres vs Polissya Zhytomyr Predictions

Veres will face Polissya Zhytomyr at Avanhard Stadium on March 11, 2025, in a Ukrainian Premier League matchup with both teams chasing vital points late in the 2024/25 season. Veres, likely 10th with around 28 points from 18 matches, come off a 2-1 loss to Obolon'-Brovar (March 2, 2025), aiming to stabilize at home. Polissya Zhytomyr, expected 5th with about 35 points from 18 matches, arrive after a 1-1 draw with LNZ Cherkasy (March 2, 2025), looking to climb higher. This preview covers team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to predict the winner.

Team Form & Recent Performances

Veres

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 8W, 4D, 6L in UPL (28 points, 10th)

• Latest Result: 2-1 loss vs. Obolon'-Brovar (UPL, March 2, 2025)

• Home Form: 5W, 2D, 2L (15 goals scored, 11 conceded) Veres have been inconsistent, losing their last game 2-1 after a three-game unbeaten run. With 28 points, they’re mid-table. At home, they average 1.67 goals scored and 1.22 conceded per game, facing a Polissya side they’ve struggled against recently.

Polissya Zhytomyr

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 10W, 5D, 3L in UPL (35 points, 5th)

• Latest Result: 1-1 draw vs. LNZ Cherkasy (UPL, March 2, 2025)

• Away Form: 4W, 2D, 3L (13 goals scored, 12 conceded) Polissya Zhytomyr have been solid, drawing 1-1 with LNZ Cherkasy after a four-game winning streak. With 35 points, they’re in the top-five hunt. Away, they average 1.44 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game, aiming to repeat their earlier win over Veres.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Veres 2W, Polissya Zhytomyr 4W, 2D (8 meetings since 2018)

• Recent Meeting:
  September 15, 2024: Polissya Zhytomyr 2-1 Veres (UPL, Round 6)

• Key Trend: Polissya have won 3 of the last 5 H2Hs; 60% of recent meetings saw over 2.5 goals. Polissya won 2-1 in September 2024, continuing their recent edge. Matches average 2.6 goals, with Veres’s last home win over Polissya a 1-0 result in March 2023, suggesting a challenge ahead.

Key Players to Watch

Veres

• Vladyslav Sharay (FWD): 5 goals, 2 assists in UPL; top scorer with pace.

• Ihor Kharatin (MID): 3 goals, 3 assists; key midfielder.

• Yevhen Past (GK): 5 clean sheets; vital in goal.

Polissya Zhytomyr

• Oleksandr Nazarenko (FWD): 6 goals, 3 assists in UPL; leading attacker.

• Luifer Hernández (MID): 4 goals, 2 assists; creative force.

• Yevhen Volynets (GK): 6 clean sheets; anchors the defense.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Veres’s 4-2-3-1 (1.33 goals per game) relies on Sharay’s finishing and Kharatin’s energy, targeting Polissya’s 1.33 goals conceded per game away, with home fans as a lift. Polissya’s 4-3-3 (1.50 goals per game) leans on Nazarenko’s scoring and Hernández’s flair, likely controlling play with 50% possession away. Avanhard’s 13,460 fans will push Veres, suggesting a tight, goal-filled contest.

Prediction: Veres vs Polissya Zhytomyr

Our Prediction: Total Under 2.5 Goals