- Metalist 1925 have won three of their last five matches (drawn two).
- Polissya Zhytomyr have won two and lost one of their last three away games.
- The last head-to-head at Metalist 1925 resulted in a 3-3 draw in the Premier League 2023/2024 season.
Back-to-back meetings - a draw looks likely
Metalist 1925 are unbeaten in their last five games, winning three and drawing two, and sit 5th in the Premier League with 45 points from 25 games. Polissya Zhytomyr are currently 3rd with 49 points from 25 matches and have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five league matches.
This Metalist 1925 vs Polissya Zhytomyr prediction clash will see two teams with very different styles of play face off on the pitch, with Metalist 1925 employing a high-tempo, possession-based approach, pressing the opposition aggressively and trying to overload the wide areas to break down the defense. Polissya, on the other hand, are a lot more conservative, setting up a compact and organized defensive shape and looking to counterattack quickly and directly when they win the ball.
These two styles should make for an intriguing chess match on Sunday, but the odds and recent form of both sides suggest it will be a close and tight game. Our Metalist 1925 vs Polissya Zhytomyr prediction is supported by Polissya having won one and Metalist 1925 having won none of the last two meetings between these sides, with the other game ending in a 3-3 thriller.
Mladen Bartulovic has done a great job since taking over as head coach of Metalist in June 2025, making the side very difficult to break down especially at home thanks to their proactive pressing and ability to overwhelm opponents in wide areas. Polissya have been excellent on the road this season, winning nine and losing just three of their 12 away games in the Premier League.
Metalist’s solid home record gives them the edge
Peter Itodo has been a big threat for the home side all season, with eight goals in 21 Premier League appearances, but has been in particularly good form over the past month, netting four times in Metalist’s last five. Polissya’s top scorer, Mykola Gayduchyk, has eight goals in 25 Premier League appearances.
The Metalist 1925 vs Polissya Zhytomyr preview highlights that Bartulovic’s pressing style and the fact that Metalist have won seven, drawn three and lost just two of their 12 home games this season, makes them favourites for Sunday’s clash. However, Ruslan Rotan has done a fantastic job since his appointment in June and Polissya have averaged 2.17 goals per game on the road this term, netting 26 times in 12 Premier League games.
With these two teams so evenly matched and Metalist not winning their last home game against Polissya, our final Metalist 1925 vs Polissya Zhytomyr prediction is that odds of 3.0 for a tie seem like a solid bet. The tactical clash between the two sides and the lack of quality up front on both sides suggests the game will be tight and tense, so under 2.5 goals and both teams to score - no also look great bets at 1.46 and 1.65, respectively. For those seeking additional value, there are some insightful Metalist 1925 vs Polissya Zhytomyr betting tips to consider as well.
