Metalist 1925 vs Kryvbas 2020: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Metalist 1925 prepare to host Kryvbas on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 14:30, this UKRAINE: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Metalist 1925, currently 7th in the standings with 24 points from 15 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 8 points from 6 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Kryvbas, sitting 5th with 26 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 8 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Metalist 1925 and Kryvbas have favored Kryvbas, with Kryvbas claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Obolon Kyiv, Metalist 1925 recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Varakuta, Krupskyi, Shabanov, Pavlyuk, Salyuk, Kalyuzhnyi, Rashica, Zabergja, Churko, Antyukh, Itodo. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Kryvbas's last outing came against Kolos Kovalivka, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-1-2-3 system. Their starting XI featured Makhankov, Dibango, Vilivald , Konate, Jurcec, Araujo, Tverdokhlib, Zaderaka, Mykytyshyn, Paraco, Lin. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Metalist 1925 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Metalist 1925 and Kryvbas 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: Metalist 1925's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Kryvbas's games average 2.9 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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