Journalist Igor Tsyganik shared his forecast for the Ukrainian Premier League match between Shakhtar and Veres.
"This match will be tough for Shakhtar, just like the game against Kolos for Dnipro-1. "Veres will host the Pitmen at their home ground Avangard in Rivne, as the first-round match took place at the Lviv Arena.
The advantage of their home ground, the task of maintaining their UPL registration, and the support of the stands are Veres' main trump cards that should contribute to the team's successful game against the leader. They should definitely give Shakhtar a fight.
Shakhtar will have a very difficult game against Zorya, and a face-to-face match against Dnipro-1 closer to the end of the championship. Therefore, today it is important for Jovicevic's team not to stumble and get three points. I'm betting on Shakhtar to win by one goal with an exact score of 1-0," Tsyganik said.