Preview

September 23, Kharkiv, OSK Metalist, 17:00
Live broadcast on Futbol 1 TV channel

Before the match

Shakhtar approach another league round as the leaders, being 5 points ahead of the nearest pursuers (Oleksandriia). The Miners’ winning streak comprises 5 games.
 
Ivan Ordets, Wellington Nem and Dentinho continue to recover from injuries. The rest of the players are preparing for the game vs Chornomorets. There are no suspended players.
 
On Wednesday, Paulo Fonseca’s men played the UCL opener vs Hoffenheim in Kharkiv, with the Sunday game being their second at the OSK Metalist this week. At the game vs Chornomorets, the fans will enjoy the Sweet Fest of free sweet treats for children, football entertainment, a show programme and other pleasant surprises. You can purchase the tickets at the stadium ticket office and online, at shakhtar.com.
 
Opponents
 
Before the encounter with the champions, Chornomorets are sitting in the 9th spot. Angel Chervenkov’s outfit have 2 wins (over Olimpik and Desna), 3 defeats and 3 draws. The Sailors did not win in the last 4 rounds, but it is worth mentioning that they nicked points off Dynamo Kyiv in a 1-1 home tie.
 
Head-to-head record
 
The opponents met in the league on 48 occasions: Shakhtar proved stronger 34 times, Chornomorets were stronger on 7 occasions, alongside 7 draws. The goal difference is 97-28.
 
The Orange-Blacks secured 20 home wins out of 24 games with an aggregate difference of 57-8.
 
Previous league meeting
 
On February 16, Shakhtar and Chornomorets resumed the 2017/18 season campaign after the winter break. Paulo Fonseca’s men celebrated an overwhelming 5-0 thrashing. The Man of the Match is Marlos after grabbing a brace and providing 3 assists (Ferreyra netted two goals, with Kovalenko sealing the win).