- Team form: Obolon Kiev have lost three, drawn two and won zero of their last five matches
- Recent run: Kudrivka have lost their last five consecutive games, earning zero points
- Away form: Kudrivka have lost their last two away matches and failed to score in those two games
Obolon Kiev looking to bounce back after poor run
Match context
Obolon Kiev come into this game in poor form after a run of three losses, two draws and no wins in their previous five matches. The hosts find themselves 11th in the Premier League 2025-2026 table with 26 points from 25 games. Meanwhile, their guests, FK Kudrivka, have lost all of their previous five games, taking no points in the process and dropping to 13th place with 21 points from 25 matches.
Obolon tactics
Aleksandr Antonenko has had a pretty good season with FC Obolon Kiev and his side plays with a lot of structure. A three-man defence is the base for Antonenko’s tactical setup and Obolon Kiev have been very aggressive and physical in their approach this season. The hosts have looked to utilise wing-back overloads and press as a unit to dominate the midfield areas and create chances on the break and in transition.
Kudrivka outlook
Kudrivka’s first season in the Premier League has been a baptism of fire for Vasili Baranov’s side. Baranov’s preferred 4-3-3 formation is built around transition and pressing, however, the team have struggled to execute this with any regularity this season, particularly defensively. The visitors are also struggling to make their mark on the league, and this match represents another chance for them to take the fight to one of the established clubs.
- Denys Ustymenko is Obolon Kiev’s main man up top, with the forward scoring 6 goals in his 23 appearances in the Ukrainian Premier League this season.
- Andriy Storchous has been their main outlet in the front third, with the winger scoring 8 goals in 22 appearances in the league this campaign.
Hosts to extend Kudrivka’s miserable run
With the home field advantage and considering the terrible form of the visitors, we’re backing Obolon Kiev to take all three points on Sunday. The odds on over 2.5 goals come in at a tempting 2.08, and we’ll take that bet as the two sides’ differing tactical approaches should lead to a high-scoring game, with Obolon Kiev controlling the central areas and Kudrivka looking to break through.
However, the guests have struggled to score in away games recently, and the BTTS - No bet comes in at a very tempting 1.82.
