Polissya lead the way on momentum, while Kryvbas remain inconsistent: Polissya vs Kryvbas prediction
Polissya Zhytomyr
Kryvbas
The seventh-round UPL clash between Polissya and Kryvbas will take place on September 18 at the Central City Stadium in Zhytomyr. The hosts have won five of their six league matches, while the Kryvyi Rih side have so far alternated strong performances with dropped points.
Polissya: five wins and a solid defense
Ruslan Rotan's team have made an excellent start to the season, recording five wins and one defeat. In the previous round, the Zhytomyr side defeated Livyi Bereh 1-0, while Oleh Kudryk kept his 15th clean sheet in the UPL.
The hosts have won their last three official matches by an aggregate score of 8-1. Borys Krushynskyi remains sidelined, as does goalkeeper Yevhen Volynets, who is continuing his recovery from injury.
Kryvbas: inconsistency and defensive problems
Patrick van Leeuwen's side have played five league matches, recording one win, two draws and two defeats. Kryvbas have also conceded in every match of the current UPL campaign.
Their most recent official fixture ended in a 2-0 Ukrainian Cup victory over Olimpiya. Bar Lin is gradually returning to full fitness, while new signing Kulbachuk has already gained playing time in an internal friendly.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Polissya have won five of their six matches in this season's championship.
- Kryvbas have conceded in every UPL match this season.
- In eight head-to-head meetings, Polissya have recorded four wins, Kryvbas have won two, and two matches have ended in draws.
Both teams can score: Polissya vs Kryvbas prediction
Polissya look more consistent at the moment and have been particularly effective at home, but Kryvbas possess enough attacking quality to cause the hosts problems. At the same time, the visitors' defense continues to make regular mistakes.
The Zhytomyr side should create enough chances going forward, but a clean sheet against an opponent of this caliber is far from guaranteed. This could be an open and high-scoring encounter.
