Dnipro Cherkasy vs Zhytomyr: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As LNZ Cherkasy prepare to host Polessya on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 12:00, this UKRAINE: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

LNZ Cherkasy, currently 1st in the standings with 38 points from 17 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 19 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Polessya, sitting 3rd with 33 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 8 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 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between LNZ Cherkasy and Polessya have been competitive, with Polessya claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Epitsentr Dunayivtsi, LNZ Cherkasy recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Palamarchuk, Didyk, Muravskyi, Gorin, Pasich, Kuzyk, Pastukh, Ryabov, Jashari, Assinor, Tverdokhlib. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Polessya's last outing came against Kolos Kovalivka, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Volynets, Krushynskyi, Sarapiy, Chobotenko, Mykhaylichenko, Babenko, Nazarenko, Andriyevskyi, Emerllahu, Gutsulyak, Gayduchyk. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, LNZ Cherkasy are expected to maintain their unknown structure, LNZ Cherkasy 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 few goals: LNZ Cherkasy's fixtures have averaged 1.5 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 0% of those matches, alongside 9 clean sheets. Polessya's games average 2.1 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 10% of those matches, alongside 8 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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