Karpaty Lviv vs Metalist 1925: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 22 Nov '25)

This highly anticipated Ukrainian Premier League game is just around the corner, happening at Stadium Ukraine on a presumably chilly Saturday, November 22, 2025. Let's dive into the stats by mixing them with a dash of humor.

Remarkably, the teams are tied in head-to-head sunshine: Karpaty Lviv and Metalist 1925 have both garnered a whopping...wait for it...zero wins and zero draws in zero matches against each other. This rivalry is blazing hot with its non-existence! Their last encounter was... somewhere in the void, with null prevailing over undefined.

Both teams are bringing different flavors of enthusiasm into this game. Karpaty Lviv are riding high on a minor triumph after a 1-0 prodding victory against FC Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih. On the flip side, Metalist 1925 had a little tumble with a 1-3 folksy waltz with Zorya Luhansk. It seems both teams have something to prove, positioned closely in the domestic league at spots 8 and 9. Who knew numbers could be so neighborly?

Let's zoom into the potential magic-makers: For Karpaty Lviv, Bruninho has been swashbuckling through defenses, netting 4 goals. Meanwhile, Metalist 1925’s V. Kalitvintsev has been the gift-giving Santa with 3 assists. I'd fancy marking him well, or expect your defense to unbox his assists like unwanted socks.

When it comes to player ratings, the top dazzle performers for Karpaty Lviv include the high-flying Bruninho at 7.4, Denys Miroshnichenko with a snazzy 7.3, and the ever-steady Nazar Domchak at 7.29. Keeping pace, Metalist 1925's Ramik Gadzhyev glows with a rating of 7.53, Vladyslav Kalitvintsev shines at 7.47, and Ivan Kalyuzhnyi squeaks in with a commendable 7.25. Ratings aside, let's see who brings the razzle-dazzle to the pitch!

When it comes to ball hogging, Karpaty Lviv keeps it modest with an average possession of 51.6%—slightly less than Metalist 1925’s 53.3%. And if you're the kind that finds corners fascinating, you'll be thrilled to hear Karpaty Lviv averages 5.17 corners while Metalist 1925 enjoys a hefty 6.58 per match. It's like the battle of geometrical precision!

As for the disciplinarians, Karpaty Lviv have unleashed 29 Yellow cards, 1 Red card, and conceded a lone penalty goal. Not to be outdone, Metalist 1925 have their own medal-worthy collection: 17 Yellows, 1 Red, and, oh, 1 penalty conceded as well. It's almost as if they're aiming for card collecting championship glory!

Ready for the prediction? Given these stats and considering the infinite cosmos of football, it looks like Karpaty Lviv might just edge out Metalist 1925 in this quirky showdown. But remember, anything can happen when a ball, a field, and two enthusiastic teams collide!