Based on last 50 matches in "Ukraine. Premier League", up to 03/14/2021
To build a prediction for the Shakhtar Donetsk - Desna match, scheduled for 14 March 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Shakhtar Donetsk have played 50 matches, in which they won 37 of them, drew 10 times and lost 3 matches. Desna, having played 50 matches, won 25 times, drew 11 matches and lost 14 defeats. In the league, Shakhtar Donetsk average 2.4 goals scored per game and 0.8 conceded. Desna average 1.7 scored and 1 conceded. These sides last met on 3 October 2020 at Desna's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
In 5 out of last 9 away matches involving Desna, a draw was recorded.
X4.28
In last 5 away matches, Desna scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)3.2
Shakhtar Donetsk scores over 2 goals in 24 out of 50 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.75
Shakhtar Donetsk scores over 2 goals in 15 out of last 25 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.75
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Desna scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.7
Desna concedes under 2 goals in 9 out of 11 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)2.25
Shakhtar Donetsk wins by more than 1 goal in 10 out of 20 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)2.2
Shakhtar Donetsk wins at homeby more than 1 goal in 15 out of 25 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)2.2
Shakhtar Donetsk does not concede in 6 out of 9 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)1.91
Desna scores in 10 out of 11 last matches.
IT2O (0.5)1.8
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - midfielder Тарас Степаненко. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several key players, including forward Филипп Будковский. One more Desna player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Игорь Пасхал (Ukraine). Over the last 54 matches, he has shown 332 yellow cards (averaging 6.1 per match) and 20 red cards (averaging 0.4 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 28% of matches (15 out of 54). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.