FC Epitsentr Dunayivtsi

vs

SK Poltava

Tips, Stats and Odds

FC Epitsentr Dunayivtsi and SK Poltava come into this match in the Ukrainian Premier League 2025/2026 season, with Epitsentr in 12th on 27 points from 27 games, and Poltava bottom at 16th with 12 points.

Sergiy Nagornyak’s side are undefeated in their last 5, while Poltava are coming off three consecutive losses and look unlikely to stop the slide here. Epitsentr are the clear favorites at 1.35, and there is enough evidence to back them as well as some value in the double chance market.

Nagornyak sets up his side in a compact 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 formation that has been more focused on defensive structure and solidity than going forward this season. The team has been disciplined, not prone to taking many risks and are tough to break down, especially at home, where they have not lost in their last 2 matches.

Poltava boss Pavlo Matviychenko has employed a similarly pragmatic approach, favoring a 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 formation. His team will look to frustrate opponents by sitting compact in defence and then attempting to attack with high tempo and vertical play.

Poltava have a lot of players who are good with the ball, but they get exposed in pressure and that’s why they’ve lost so many games. Epitsentr’s approach has been more about structure, and the team is more organised than the visitors in this respect.

Poltava has never won away to Epitsentr, who can use that mental advantage to good use in what is likely to be a cagey, tight game between relegation-battling teams.

The hosts have scored 6 goals in their last 5, with Poltava netting just once in the same period. So, there is certainly an attacking edge with Epitsentr, who can pounce in transitions, as well as being more of a threat from set-pieces.

Epitsentr’s defensive midfielder has been pivotal to their undefeated run at home, as he always helps his team stay compact and allows the wing-backs to get forward. He also has been the side’s best set-piece taker.