Shakhtar Donetsk vs Karpaty: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Shakhtar D prepare to host Karpaty on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 14:30, this UKRAINE: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Shakhtar D, currently 2nd in the standings with 35 points from 16 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 19 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 20 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Karpaty, sitting 10th with 19 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 8 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Shakhtar D and Karpaty have favored Shakhtar D, ending in a 3-3 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Epitsentr Dunayivtsi, Shakhtar D recorded a 5-0 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Fesyun, Henrique, Matvienko, Bondar, Tobias, Gomes, Kryskiv, Ocheretko, Newerton, Elias, Pedrinho. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Karpaty's last outing came against Polessya, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 4-1-2-3 system. Their starting XI featured Domchak, Polegenko, Pedroso, Baboglo, Sych, Tanda, Bruninho, Chachua, Vitor, Neves, Kostenko. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Shakhtar D are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Shakhtar D and Karpaty 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 plenty of goals: Shakhtar D's fixtures have averaged 3.4 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Karpaty's games average 2.3 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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