Shakhtar Donetsk vs Dynamo Kyiv Prediction

Shakhtar Donetsk host Dynamo Kyiv on 8 November 2026 at 19:00 in the Ukrainian Premier League's headline fixture. The Miners lead the table with 28 points, six clear of third-placed Dynamo, and will look to extend that margin under manager Arda Turan. Dynamo arrive seeking revenge after a 3-0 cup defeat to Shakhtar earlier this season, but new coach Maciej Kędziorek has steadied the ship with two wins in three matches since taking charge.

Shakhtar's domestic form has been sharp. They defeated Obolon 2-0 in their last league outing, with Alisson scoring twice, and have conceded just five goals across 11 rounds. Their European campaign has stalled—losses to Inter and Sporting have dented momentum—but the Donetsk side remain confident in their ability to impose themselves at home. Turan will field his strongest XI with no need to manage minutes before the international break. Eguinaldo, Marlon and Pedrinho are unavailable through injury, but Isaque or Newerton could feature alongside Alisson in attack.

Dynamo face multiple absences. Andriy Yarmolenko is suspended after his red card against Kryvbas, and Taras Mykhavko will not play. Nazar Voloshyn and Aliu Thiare are in contention to replace them. Kostyantyn Vivcharenko, Bohdan Redushko and Vitaliy Buyalskyi have returned to fitness. Denys Popov, Oleksii Sych and Vladyslav Kabaiev remain sidelined. The visitors benefit from a full week without European football to prepare.

Form and H2H

Shakhtar have won seven of their last ten league matches, drawing one and losing two, averaging 1.90 goals for and 0.40 against. Dynamo have won six of their last ten away, drawn one and lost three, averaging 1.30 goals for and 1.00 against.

The head-to-head record favours Shakhtar decisively. They have lost just one of their last 13 meetings and won the last three consecutive encounters. In those three wins, Shakhtar scored eight goals and Dynamo two. Six of the teams' last seven matches produced more than 2.5 goals.

Best bet

Back Shakhtar Donetsk to win. The Miners' superiority in individual quality, their dominant home record, and Dynamo's injury list make the hosts clear favourites. Shakhtar create chances consistently in the UPL and have the attacking pace to exploit Dynamo's defensive gaps. Alisson's form and the pace of Shakhtar's Brazilian wingers should trouble a Kyiv side still finding rhythm under new management.

Odds to watch

1Win: Home 1.86 / Draw 3.5 / Away 4.32.

1xBet: Home 1.88 / Draw 3.58 / Away 4.18.