Ukraine Cup Final 2025/26
The 2025/26 Ukraine Cup final between Chernihiv and Dynamo Kyiv will take place on May 20 at Arena Lviv. According to GGBET bookmakers, Dynamo is the overwhelming favorite, with odds of 1.13 for a victory. In contrast, Chernihiv has odds of 25.91 to win, while a draw after 90 minutes is priced at 9.10.
How the Teams Enter the Match
The teams come into this clash with contrasting recent form. Chernihiv lost to Vorskla 1-2 in late April, but also recorded a win over UCSA (2-0) and a draw with Chornomorets (2-2). Dynamo, meanwhile, played a goalless draw against LNZ, secured victories against Kolos (2-1) and Poltava (2-0), but suffered a 1-2 defeat to Shakhtar in early May.
Looking at their tournament paths, Chernihiv made their professional debut in the 2020/21 season. They spent three seasons in the First and Second Leagues, entering the Ukraine Cup at the 1/32 stage with a 1-0 win over Athlet. They advanced via a technical 3-0 victory over Kryvbas after a foreign player limit violation, then edged past Lisne (1-1, 4-3 on penalties), Fenix-Mariupol (0-0, 5-4 on penalties), and Metalist 1925 (0-0, 6-5 on penalties).
Dynamo began their cup journey in the 1/16 round with a 2-1 win over Oleksandriya. They then defeated Shakhtar 2-1, Inhulets, and Bukovyna 3-0 in the semifinals.
Expected lineups are as follows:
- Chernihiv – Tatarenko, Galstyan, Romanchenko, Zenchenko, Kartushov, Bybik, Porokhnya, Shalfeyev, Myronenko, Serdyuk, Bezborodko;
- Dynamo – Neshcheret, Karavayev, Zakharchenko, Mykhavko, Vivcharenko, Brazhko, Voloshyn, Pikhalyonok, Shaparenko, Ohundana, Ponomarenko.
The match will be broadcast on UPL.TV, with the live stream starting at 6:00 PM Kyiv time. Chernihiv coach Valeriy Chorny is preparing his squad for the decisive battle, while Dynamo under Ihor Kostyuk aims to claim the trophy. The two teams have never faced each other before, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this final.
The Ukraine Cup final between Chernihiv and Dynamo Kyiv is a landmark event for both clubs, given their vastly different histories and levels of professional experience. Dynamo, as the traditionally stronger side, has the chance to reaffirm its status, while Chernihiv—a relative newcomer at this stage—seeks to capture the trophy and prove it can compete with Ukrainian football's elite. This match will undoubtedly be the season's climax for both clubs and their supporters.
As the excitement builds for the upcoming match, fans will also want to stay informed about ticket availability and pricing for this highly anticipated event. For detailed information regarding ticket sales, including prices and the date when they become available, check out our article on the launch of ticket sales for the Ukraine Cup Final.