SC Poltava vs Rukh Lviv

Expert Analysis: SC Poltava vs Rukh Lviv

The upcoming match between SC Poltava and Rukh Lviv on December 14, 2025, at 11:00 promises to be an intriguing encounter. With both teams having shown strong defensive capabilities in recent fixtures, the betting markets reflect a high probability for low-scoring outcomes. Here’s an expert breakdown of the key betting markets and predictions based on the data provided.

Betting Market Predictions

• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 98.60%
  The odds suggest a high likelihood that neither team will find the back of the net in the first half. This prediction aligns with both teams’ defensive strategies and recent performances.
• Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 88.00%
  The away side, Rukh Lviv, is expected to struggle to score in the first half, possibly due to travel fatigue or SC Poltava’s strong home defense.
• Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 85.40%
  There’s a strong possibility that Rukh Lviv will remain goalless throughout the second half as well, indicating a potentially defensive match from both sides.
• Both Teams Not to Score: 79.00%
  The overall likelihood of a nil-nil draw is significant, reflecting both teams’ recent form and defensive setups.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 79.90%
  Similar to the first half, it’s likely that neither team will score in the second half, further supporting the potential for a low-scoring match.
• Over 0.5 Goals HT: 80.30%
  Despite the defensive trends, there’s still a good chance of at least one goal being scored by halftime.
• Under 5.5 Cards: 81.00%
  The match is expected to be relatively disciplined, with fewer than six cards likely to be issued.
• Under 2.5 Goals: 71.50%
  The total number of goals is predicted to stay below 2.5, reinforcing the expectation of a tight contest.
• Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 73.80%
  SC Poltava might find it challenging to score in the first half, possibly due to Rukh Lviv’s solid defense.
• Under 4.5 Cards: 73.00%
  The game is anticipated to be free of major disciplinary issues, with fewer than four and a half cards expected.
• Over 1.5 Goals: 54.70%
  While less likely than lower-scoring outcomes, there’s still a reasonable chance of seeing more than one and a half goals in the match.
• Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 54.80%
  SC Poltava might also struggle to find the net in the second half, maintaining the defensive theme.
• Last Goal Minute 0-72: 58.10%
  If any goals are scored, they are most likely to occur within the first hour of play.
• Yellow Cards: 2.80
  On average, around three yellow cards are expected during the match.
• Avg. Total Goals: 2.20
  The average total goals scored in this matchup is predicted to be around two.
• Avg. Conceded Goals: 2.33
  On average, each team concedes slightly over two goals per match.
• Avg. Goals Scored: 0.57
  Each team scores approximately half a goal on average during their encounters.
• Red Cards: 0.77
  There is an expectation of less than one red card being issued in this game.