Kolos Kovalivka vs Zhytomyr: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Kolos Kovalivka prepare to host Polessya on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 12:00, this UKRAINE: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Kolos Kovalivka, currently 6th in the standings with 25 points from 16 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 13 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Polessya, sitting 3rd with 30 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 7 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Kolos Kovalivka and Polessya have been competitive, with Polessya claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Kryvbas, Kolos Kovalivka recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-1-2-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Pakholiuk, Tsurikov, Bondarenko, Kozik, Ponedelnik, Krasniqi, Demchenko, Elias, Salabay, Klymchuk, Kane. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Polessya's last outing came against Karpaty, where they secured a 3-2 victory using a 4-1-2-3 system. Their starting XI featured Volynets, Krushynskyi, Sarapiy, Chobotenko, Mykhaylichenko, Babenko, Shepelev, Bragaru, Nazarenko, Gayduchyk, Gutsulyak. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Kolos Kovalivka are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Kolos Kovalivka and Polessya are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Kolos Kovalivka's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Polessya's games average 2.4 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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