Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Ukraine
Preview
If you’re hunting for the sharpest Inhulets vs Vorskla Poltava prediction ahead of their 2025-05-23 face-off at CSC Nika, settle in—this is one for the football purists and betting enthusiasts alike. With just three points separating 15th-placed Inhulets (23 points) from 13th-placed Vorskla Poltava (26 points) after 29 matches, this Ukrainian Premier League encounter is less about fireworks and more about staying afloat. And, let’s be honest, sometimes the best drama is in the details: tight margins, tactical chess, and the tension of teams fighting for survival.
Let’s start with the numbers that keep both fans and punters glued to their screens. Bookmakers see this as a close affair:
In betting odds terms, Vorskla Poltava are slight favorites, but not by a landslide. It’s a nod to their higher league position and a squad value nearly triple that of Inhulets (€8.95m vs €3.75m). Yet, as any seasoned sports betting fan knows, football doesn’t always read the price tags—just ask Inhulets, who stunned Kryvbas KR 2:0 as massive underdogs (odds 8.2), or Vorskla Poltava, who held Dynamo Kyiv to a 1:1 draw (odds 8.5 for the home team) in their last outings.
Our AI at NerdyTips has been crunching the data, and its top betting tip for the Inhulets vs Vorskla Poltava prediction is clear:
There’s a good reason for this. In the Ukrainian Premier League this season, only 45.6% of matches have gone over 2.5 goals, while a solid 70.3% have at least two goals. This suggests most games are tight but not necessarily goalless. The both teams to score rate is just 44.1%, so clean sheets and narrow wins are the trend—just as the AI expects here.
Both sides arrive with recent results that defy expectations. Inhulets’ 2:0 win over Kryvbas KR was the sort of result that has local fans daydreaming about survival, while Vorskla Poltava’s draw with Dynamo Kyiv showed real defensive mettle. But with both teams averaging fewer than a goal per game recently, expecting a goal fest would be like bringing sunglasses to a night match—optimistic, but probably unnecessary.
These numbers tell a story of a balanced game, with Vorskla Poltava just edging it in attacking intent. But with so few shots on target, expect defences to rule the day. The bookmakers’ odds and AI’s under 2.5 goals tip seem firmly rooted in reality here.
With just three points between them and relegation never far from anyone’s mind, both teams will be desperate not to lose. For Inhulets, a win could lift them out of the drop zone and send a jolt of belief through their loyal fans. For Vorskla Poltava, victory would mean breathing room and bragging rights, especially given their superior squad value and recent head to head edge.
Expect Inhulets to keep things compact, looking to spring a surprise on the break, just as they did against Kryvbas KR. Vorskla Poltava will likely control slightly more of the ball, probing for weaknesses without overcommitting. With average goals per game modest and both sides cautious, the predicted half-time score of 0:0 feels about right, setting up a nervy second half. The AI’s predicted final score of 0:1 to Vorskla Poltava fits the patterns perfectly.
In summary, the best Inhulets vs Vorskla Poltava prediction is a low-scoring battle decided by fine margins, with Vorskla Poltava’s extra quality just enough to nick it. Not one for the highlight reels perhaps—but for fans, punters, and anyone who loves the tension of a true relegation scrap, this is must-watch football. Grab your beverage of choice and buckle up for a tactical tussle at CSC Nika!
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U2.5 -208
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -208X2 -370
Vorskla P to win or drawUnder 2.5 -208
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -161
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&U3.5 -167
Away win/draw and under 3.5 goals
0:1
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23-May-25
1:1
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29-Nov-24
0:3
| Inhulets |
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07-Apr-23
1:0
| Inhulets |
| Inhulets |
01-Oct-22
0:1
| Vorskla P |
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02-Oct-21
3:0
| Inhulets |
| Inhulets |
21-Feb-21
2:2
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Ukraine - Premier League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dynamo Kyiv | 30 | 61-19 | 70 |
| 2 |
Oleksandria | 30 | 46-22 | 67 |
| 3 |
Shakhtar | 30 | 69-26 | 62 |
| 4 |
Polessya | 30 | 38-28 | 48 |
| 5 |
Kryvbas KR | 30 | 34-26 | 47 |
| 6 |
Karpaty | 30 | 42-36 | 46 |
| 7 |
Zorya Luhansk | 30 | 34-39 | 40 |
| 8 |
Ruh Lviv | 30 | 30-27 | 38 |
| 9 |
Veres Rivne | 30 | 33-44 | 36 |
| 10 |
Kolos | 30 | 27-25 | 36 |
| 11 |
Obolon'-Brovar | 30 | 19-43 | 32 |
| 12 |
LNZ Cherkasy | 30 | 25-37 | 31 |
| 13 |
Vorskla | 30 | 24-38 | 27 |
| 14 |
Livyi Bereh | 30 | 18-39 | 26 |
| 15 |
Inhulets | 30 | 21-47 | 24 |
| 16 |
Chornomorets | 30 | 20-45 | 23 |
