Zhytomyr vs Rukh Lviv: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Polessya prepare to host Rukh Vynnyky on May 24, 2026, with kick-off at 12:00, this UKRAINE: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Polessya, currently 3rd in the standings with 56 points from 29 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 25 points from 14 home 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 defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Rukh Vynnyky, sitting 14th with 21 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Polessya and Rukh Vynnyky have favored Rukh Vynnyky, with Rukh Vynnyky claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). This fixture has generally favored Rukh Vynnyky in recent years.

In their previous league match against Zorya, Polessya recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a standard formation. Their starting XI featured Bushchan, Mykhaylichenko, Sarapiy, Krasniqi, Kravchenko, Babenko, Bragaru, Emerllahu, Andriyevskyi, Nazarenko, Krasnopir. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Rukh Vynnyky's last outing came against Oleksandria, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Klymenko, Roman, Kopyna, Pidgurskyi, Kitela, Prytula, Runich, Brener, Gordyeyev, Diallo, Bodak. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Polessya are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Polessya and Rukh Vynnyky 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: Polessya's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Rukh Vynnyky's games average 2.6 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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