Shakhtar vs Dynamo: Ukrainian Classic Match Preview and Predictions for May 11, 2024

The main game of the round, the game of the season and the “Ukrainian Classic”! Everything in one bottle. Certainly, the main game of the current campaign awaits the fans of Ukraine. Without exaggeration or understatement, this is a meeting where the fate of the gold medals will be decided. In Lviv, Marino Pusic’s team hosts Alexander Shovkovsky’s team.

The first meeting between the Pitmen and Dynamo this season ended with little benefit for the reigning champions. It was the last game for Mircea Lucescu in charge of the capital team, and therefore the first one for the coach of Bosnia Shakhtar. However, at that time several leaders did not play for Dynamo at the same time, and the coach was different.

Match of the 28th round of the UPL 2023/24 season

Saturday. May 11

Lviv, “Arena Lviv”

Referee: Alexei Derevinsky

“Miners” 18:00 “Dynamo”

Online text broadcast of the game – UA-Football game center >>> | video broadcast: UPL TV

Shahtar: the latest news

After the winter fiasco at the hands of Marseille in the Europa League, the Pitmen have never known failure. The Donetsk side have had a strong run and have not dropped points in the Ukrainian championship since the end of last fall. Reigning champion and current leader. What else can be said about Marino Pusic’s team?

The Bosnian coach’s wards know their strengths and always play first in their native Premier League. In addition, the Donetsk team scores a lot. At the same time, players in completely different roles are different. Which in turn proves the thesis that the threat from Shakhtar’s current roster can come not only from his attacking line.

The Pitmen attack itself can look very variable. The latest devastating effects on Odessa Chernomorets Roman Grigorchuk only confirm this statement.

“Shakhtar” enters the “Ukrainian Classic” in the form of a wild match and in the status of the favorites. The home status of the game also speaks for the Pitmen. In addition, Pusic’s team got themselves a comfortable handicap before the derby. Even a defeat at the Lviv Arena from the team of Alexander Shovkovsky will not throw the incumbent from the top spot.

If Shakhtar wins, the people of Kiev will lose even their mathematical chances of competing for the cup. It is obvious that the Pitmen are in a much better position in the competition and can pick up on the opponent’s play, setting their own pace.

Another special moment could be the bench of the Donetsk team, or more precisely, its duration. Pusic has several changes in the middle of the field and the attacking line that are equal in their level.

Shakhtar uncertain series: Riznyk, Azarov, Matvienko, Bondar, Hemp, Marlon, Sudakov, Kryskiv, Zubkov, Kevin, Sikan.

“Dynamo”: the latest news

Alexander Shovkovsky’s team is also in good shape. “Dynamo” under the leadership of SaSho has not yet suffered a single defeat. However, it can be said with clear confidence that Dynamo gave themselves problems, being the leaders of the competition in terms of points lost at the beginning of the spring part.

In fact, we are talking about two draws that spoil the situation of the “white-blue”: away against Rivne “Veres” and Cherkasy LNZ. In the match against Oleg Shandruk’s team, Benito received a penalty in his own goal in stoppage time. And in the game against Oleg Dulub’s team, the capital’s team failed to take advantage of their opportunities.

In all the other matches, “Dynamo” acted confidently and definitely took three points. Unlike Shakhtar, the Kiev team does not always play first and does not shy away from betting on counterattacks. At the same time, Shovkovsky’s team scores less, and even the most productive attack in the league! Although we conceded a few other goals.

If Dynamo wants to fight to the end for gold medals, the white blues must definitely win the Ukrainian Classic. Without options, there is no room for retreat.

Personalities can play in favor of the Kyiv team. Yarmolenko and Buyalsky are experienced in the ranks. Vanat and Shaparenko are moved. You have to go out and prove your intentions on the football field. Additionally, unlike the first round match, Dynamo will approach this match in full combat mode. Under Shovkovsky, literally every player gained confidence and improved in at least one of the game components.

Dynamo Uncertain Series: Bushchan, Karavaev, Popov, Dyachuk, Vyvcharenko, Brazhko, Voloshyn, Shaparenko, Buyalsky, Yarmolenko, Vanat.

“Shakhtar” – “Dynamo”. Last games

Shahminer:

Dynamo:

“Shakhtar” – “Dynamo”. Personal meetings

And a few hours are not enough to remember the iconic moments and fights in the history of the “Ukrainian Classic”. The history of head-to-head confrontations between Donetsk and Kyiv teams is extremely rich. The overall statistics are on the side of Dynamo – the advantage of the “white-blue” is 20 wins.

Statistics of head-to-head games:

• Effect: 60-80
• Objectives specified: 229 – 263
• Average goals per game: 1.16 – 1.34
• Maximum impact:6:0 – 0:5

“Shakhtar” – “Dynamo”. Bets and odds

“Shakhtar” – “Dynamo”. Team standing

The Miners are approaching this game with a 4-point handicap. Even a victory in this game will not allow Dynamo to surpass the ratings. There are only three rounds left until the end of the tournament. Neither side has a mathematical chance of dropping below second place.

“Shakhtar” – “Dynamo”. Preview for the game from UA-Ball-football

2:1 victory.

Surely, a fiery duel awaits us. Two best teams of the tournament, two Ukrainian giants. At the same time, both teams are in a very good position and are scoring a lot. Shakhtar will retain first place under any conditions, but Dynamo need to get three credit points to continue fighting for the cup. The status of home (more precisely, the quality of the cover at the Lviv Arena) and the position of the competition is on the side of Pitmen.

Bookmakers also give preference to the Donetsk team. We will bet on both of them scoring and on the eventual victory of the reigning champion. Considering the confident play and the slightly higher quality of Shakhtar’s players, we expect Marino Pusic’s spending to end all questions regarding the champions of the 2023/24 campaign. Although a Dynamo is a Dynamo. The capital team can always surprise their eternal rivals… Especially when we are talking about the best attack in the competition at the moment.