Viktor Grachov gave a forecast for the upcoming UPL round
Today, August 28, the 4th round of the Premier League in Ukraine will start with the match "Kolos" - "Obolon". This weekend will feature many interesting matches, the central one of which will take place on Saturday in Lviv. The champion "Shakhtar" will meet the bronze medalist "Polissya" at the "Arena Lviv".
Former striker Victor Grachov exclusively gave his forecast for all matches of the upcoming game day for the Sport.ua website.
28.08.26
"Kolos" - "Obolon" - 15:30
2:1
"The current state of affairs of 'Kolos' does not suit a team that made it to the top 6 last season. I am confident that the motivation of Ruslan Kostyshyn's team will be at its maximum. Where else to get points if not in such a match. Although the Kyivans will not give in easily to the winner."
29.08.26
"Kudrivka" - "Epicenter" - 13:00
1:1
"Despite the fact that 'Epicenter' has more classy players, for some reason I think that the nominal hosts will not lose, as evidenced by their last two matches."
"Levyi Bereh" - "Karpaty" - 15:30
1:2
"The first three rounds have shown that 'Karpaty' probably want to achieve good results this season. They are currently the opening team of the championship. Ten goals scored in three matches deserve respect. 'Levyi Bereh' is still in the adaptation stage to the UPL, so here I bet on the victory of the guests."
"Shakhtar" - "Polissya" - 18:00
2:0
"Undoubtedly, this is the central match of the round. Although both teams have not yet shown the football expected of them. 'Shakhtar', although they defeated 'Kharkiv', played unconvincingly. And 'Polissya' even lost to 'Zorya'. Zhytomyr residents have taken points from the 'miners' more than once, but this time it won't happen. The class and selection of players in Donetsk are significantly higher."
30.08.26
"Chornomorets" - "Kryvbas" - 13:00
1:0
"In my opinion, this will be the first victory of the season for 'Chornomorets', which needs to rehabilitate not only for the unsuccessful start in the UPL, but also for being eliminated from the Ukrainian Cup by a representative of the Second League. I think the fate of the match will be decided by one goal."
LNZ - "Veres" - 15:30
2:1
"Oleg Shandruk's team, whom I support as he was once my student, started the season unsuccessfully, having only one point. And LNZ is slowly coming to its senses after the Eurocups. Cherkasy has a more balanced squad, which will allow them to add three points to their treasury."
"Zorya" - "Kharkiv" - 18:00
1:1
"After the victory over 'Polissya' in the last round, 'Zorya' with a good mood and a high position in the standings is preparing for this match. On paper, 'Kharkiv' is the favorite, but I am confident that the residents of Luhansk will do everything possible not to spoil their home match."
31.08.26
"Bukovyna" - "Dynamo" - 18:00
1:2
"I think that 'Bukovyna' will score their first goal in the current UPL season in this match, but even for a draw, this will not be enough. The authority and higher class of Dynamo players will play a major role in this confrontation."
