Epicentr vs Polissya prediction, H2H and probable lineups — 12.05.2026
Epitsentr Kamianets-Podilskyi
Polissya Zhytomyr
As part of Matchday 28 in the Ukrainian Premier League, Epicentr will take on Polissya. The clash is set for Ternopil on Tuesday, May 12, with kick-off scheduled for 14:30 Central European Time. Here’s my pick for the winner of this encounter.
Match preview
Epicentr enters the final stretch of the season in a challenging position. The team sits in the lower part of the standings and is locked in a fierce battle to avoid relegation from the Ukrainian Premier League.
Recent results have been inconsistent: a mix of draws, narrow defeats, and the occasional victory. The main issue lies up front—Epicentr often creates chances, but struggles with finishing.
The team is forced to play in Ternopil rather than at their home stadium, so it’s hard to call their home games a true advantage. Epicentr tries to compensate for a lack of quality with aggression and intensity, but that’s not always enough against more organized opponents.
For Serhiy Nahornyak’s squad, the season’s main theme has been fighting for survival—every match carries massive significance, and any dropped points could be decisive for their Premier League status. With three rounds to go, their cushion above the relegation zone is just five points.
Polissya is enjoying one of the most stable campaigns in club history and remains in the hunt for European qualification. At the moment, the Zhytomyr-based side is in the top three and has a strong shot at securing a place in continental competitions.
By local league standards, Polissya is considered a wealthy club. The "Wolves" only recently earned promotion to the UPL, but immediately announced themselves as medal contenders. With three games left, Ruslan Rotan’s men are sitting second in the table.
Their recent form has been impressive: Polissya consistently picks up points, combining solid wins with only rare slip-ups. Their defense stands out—conceding far fewer goals than most teams in the league.
In attack, Polissya relies on balanced play and swift transitions. Overall, the Zhytomyr club approaches this match as the favorite, boasting a deeper squad, a stable tactical setup, and clear motivation as they battle for second place.
Match facts
- Epicentr have drawn their last four matches.
- Polissya are on a three-game winning streak.
- Epicentr average 1.25 goals per home game, while Polissya average 2.1 goals per away game.
Probable lineups
- Epicentr: Bilyk, Hryhorashchuk, Montana, Lypovuz, Kiryukhantsev, Klymets, Mironyuk, Seberio, Mosquera, Hoakinyete, Sydun.
- Polissya: Volynets, Maisuradze, Krasnichi, Sarapiy, Mykhailychenko, Babenko, Andriyevskyi, Emerllahu, Nazarenko, Hutsulyak, Krasnopir.
H2H
Epicentr have never beaten Polissya: one draw and two defeats.
Prediction
Polissya look like a more balanced outfit and enjoy a clear advantage in quality. Epicentr will likely focus on a tight defensive approach and counterattacks, but the visitors’ superior individual skill should be enough to see them through to victory. It is also worth noting that a key factor could be control of the midfield, where Polissya usually looks more confident and builds attacks faster. If the visitors manage to impose their tempo from the opening minutes, Epitsentr will have few chances for a positive result, especially if they are forced into prolonged defensive work.
