Polissya Favored Over Zorya in UPL Round 29 Clash, Bookmakers Reveal Odds

Zorya vs Polissya Match Preview

According to Главком: On May 18, the Ukrainian Premier League’s 29th matchday will feature a showdown between Luhansk-based Zorya and Zhytomyr’s Polissya. According to bookmaker GGBET, Polissya enters as the clear favorite, with odds of 1.54 for a victory. In contrast, Zorya-riding a four-game unbeaten streak-is priced at 6.36 to win, while a draw sits at 4.42. These two sides have met five times previously, with Polissya claiming three wins and Zorya yet to secure a single victory, managing only two draws in the process.

Recent Form and Key Stats

Ahead of this fixture, Zorya has shown solid form, collecting seven points from their last three league matches. They secured wins against Rukh (2-1) and Oleksandriya (2-1), along with a 1-1 draw against Metalist 1925. Goals in those games came from Popara, Budkivskyi, and Verley. The team now boasts a four-match unbeaten run.

Polissya, meanwhile, suffered a 3-2 defeat to Epicenter in their previous outing, with Nazarenko scoring once and an own goal contributing to the tally. They also recorded 2-1 victories over Metalist 1925 and Oleksandriya earlier. In the first half of the season, Polissya beat Zorya 2-0, with goals from Hutsulyak and Nazarenko.

Expected lineups for the match are as follows:

• Zorya: Saputin, Perdut, Jordan, Eskinya, Vantukh, Kushnirenko, Slesar, Michin, Dryshlyuk, Popara, Budkivskyi.
• Polissya: Volynets, Maysuradze, Krasnichi, Sarapiya, Mykhaylichenko, Babenko, Hutsulyak, Andriyevskyi, Emerlakhu, Bragar, Krasnopir.

Head-to-head history clearly favors Polissya, who have not only won three encounters but have also prevented Zorya from ever tasting victory. Nazarenko leads as the top scorer in this rivalry with two goals. The match is scheduled for a live video stream at 1:00 PM Kyiv time.

This clash between Zorya and Polissya promises to be a compelling contest, as both teams bring distinct strengths to the pitch. Zorya, buoyed by their recent unbeaten form, will aim to break their long-standing winless streak against Polissya. On the other hand, Polissya-despite a recent setback-boasts a strong track record against their opponents and will look to extend their dominance. The outcome could significantly shift the standings, adding extra tension and intrigue to the encounter.

As the teams gear up for this crucial encounter, it's worth noting Polissya's recent battle against Epicenter, where they faced a tough challenge in UPL Round 28. For a detailed analysis of that match and insights into how it might influence their performance against Zorya, check out our coverage of Polissya's previous showdown.