Match Preview: Polissya vs Obolon
On April 26, Zhytomyr-based Polissya will welcome Kyiv's Obolon for Matchday 25 of the Ukrainian Premier League (UPL). Bookmakers at GGBET have installed Polissya as the heavy favorite, pricing their win at 1.25. The Ukrainian top flight has seen Polissya collect 16 points from their last eight matches, while Obolon have gone six consecutive games without a victory.
Since the winter break, Obolon have managed only one win—a technical 3-0 result against Oleksandriya and a 1-0 victory over Lviv's Rukh. However, in their last six outings, they have taken just three points. In the previous round, they salvaged a 1-1 draw against Poltava thanks to a late penalty from Slobodyan. The situation remains grim for Obolon, who have failed to win any of their last six league fixtures.
Bookmaker Predictions and Head-to-Head History
GGBET's odds for the Polissya vs Obolon match are as follows: Polissya win at 1.25, Obolon win at 14.89, and a draw at 6.18. The odds for a 1-1 scoreline are set at 10.36, while under 1.0 total goals is priced at 9.00.
Looking at recent form, Polissya have suffered defeats to Kyiv's Dynamo (1-2) and Donetsk's Shakhtar (0-1). Notably, in the first half of the 2023/24 season, Polissya beat Obolon away 4-0, with goals from Andriyevsky, Veletan, Chobotenko, and Haiduchyk.
Projected lineups for the match are as follows:
- Polissya: Volynets, Maysuradze, Chobotenko, Sarapiy, Mykhaylichenko, Krasnichi, Hutsulyak, Andriyevsky, Emerllahu, Braharu, Haiduchyk.
- Obolon: Fedorivsky, Polehenko, Zhovtenko, Semenov, Shevchenko, Chekh, Volokhaty, Sukhanov, Slobodyan, Tretyakov, Ustymenko.
Regarding head-to-head encounters, the teams have met five times in the UPL. Polissya have won three of those meetings, while Obolon have claimed one victory. The most striking result came in their previous clash in Zhytomyr, where Polissya triumphed 4-0. In that match, Nazarenko scored a hat-trick, and Hutsulyak added another goal.
The Polissya vs Obolon match will be broadcast live on UPL.TV. The online video stream is scheduled for 18:00 Kyiv time.
This fixture carries significant weight for both sides. Polissya are aiming to solidify their position in the standings, while Obolon seek to end their winless streak. Home support at their stadium could provide an extra boost for Polissya, who, despite recent losses, boast a strong historical record against Obolon. The outcome could have a major impact on each team's campaign in the league.
As Polissya prepares to face Obolon, fans may be interested in understanding why the team was also considered a strong favorite in their recent match against Poltava. This analysis sheds light on the factors influencing bookmakers' predictions and team performance. For a deeper insight into Polissya's trajectory and the odds surrounding their previous encounters, check out our detailed overview exploring their matchup with Poltava.