- Polissya form: Polissya Zhytomyr have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five fixtures.
- Obolon form: Obolon Kiev have failed to win any of their last five matches (D2, L3).
- Obolon away stats: Obolon Kiev have conceded 17 goals in 12 away Premier League games (average 1.42 per game on the road).
Polar opposites in terms of style and success
There are polar opposites in the style department when Polissya and Obolon face off on Sunday as the hosts like to control games, while the visitors prefer to sit deep and hit on the counter.
Polissya
Ruslan Rotan took charge of Polissya in June 2025 and has transformed the team’s play since his appointment.
They build up in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system and circulate the ball very well, looking to play out from the back or through the thirds. Rotan has instilled a high-pressing game on his team and they have been extremely solid at home since he arrived, which has contributed to their 3rd-placed position in the Premier League 2025/2026 with 46 points from 24 games.
Obolon
Oleksandr Antonenko has instilled a more pragmatic approach to the game since taking the reins at Obolon in June 2025. His team set up in a compact 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 and aim to frustrate opponents with a deep, low block, before hitting them on the break. In reality, it has been a frustrating season for Obolon, who sit 11th with 26 points from 24 fixtures and have failed to register a win in their last five (D2, L3).
Hosts have the quality to edge this one
With Polissya’s quality and Obolon’s bluntness in front of goal, this game looks unlikely to feature a huge number of goals and the odds for Both Teams to Score - No at 1.57 are a good play with at least one side keeping a clean sheet. Total Score Under 2.5 comes in at 1.87 and that looks a fair price given the respective styles of these two teams.
- Polissya have a strong home record in the Premier League with five wins, four draws and three defeats from 12.
- They are unbeaten in their last two at home (W1, D1) and have only conceded eight goals in 12 home league matches this season.
- Obolon are in poor form with three consecutive away defeats and they have yet to win on their two previous trips to Polissya.
Obolon’s away form is a concern
Obolon’s recent away form will be a real concern for Antonenko as they have won four, drawn two and lost six of their 12 Premier League away games during 2025-2026, conceding 17 goals in the process.
Polissya have the better quality in the offensive areas with Mykola Gayduchyk bagging eight goals in 24 Premier League appearances this season, and Oleksiy Hutsuliak has been in red-hot form recently, netting three of Polissya’s last nine.
The hosts should have enough to see out the game as Polissya’s controlled build-up play meets Obolon’s deep block - a game of patience v discipline. Polissya should be able to grind out a win in a low-scoring game as the odds of 1.31 for a home win looks favorable to us.
