Nyva Ternopil vs SC Poltava Prediction & Betting Tips (18 September)

Nyva Ternopil welcomes SC Poltava to the City Stadium on September 18th for a Round of 32 clash in the Ukrainian Cup, with both sides eager to extend their cup campaigns. Nyva enters the fixture riding a wave of consistency, having gone unbeaten in their last five matches across competitions. Under the guidance of manager Yuriy Virt, the team has shown defensive discipline and attacking flair, particularly through the midfield duo of Marian Mysyk and Sergiy Davydov. Their recent 2-1 away win over Probiy Horodenka showcased their ability to grind out results, with forward Bohdan-Yulian Vyshynskyi continuing to impress in the final third.

SC Poltava, meanwhile, arrives in Ternopil with a more volatile form line. Despite a heavy 1-4 defeat to Zorya Luhansk in their last Premier League outing, they bounced back emphatically in the Cup with a 5-1 demolition of Iron. Head coach Volodymyr Sysenko has leaned on the experience of midfielder Dmytro Plakhtyr and the creativity of Oleksii Khakhliov to navigate a squad that has struggled for consistency. Their defensive vulnerabilities remain a concern, having conceded ten goals in their last five matches, but their attacking output—averaging 1.8 goals per game—suggests they won’t go quietly.

The tactical battle is likely to hinge on Nyva’s ability to control the midfield and exploit Poltava’s defensive lapses. With Ilya Olkhovyi solid between the posts and Milan Mykhalchuk anchoring the backline, Nyva has the tools to absorb pressure and counter effectively. SC Poltava, for their part, will look to stretch the game wide and rely on the pace of Maksym Marusych to disrupt Nyva’s shape. Set pieces could prove decisive, especially given Poltava’s aerial strength through defenders like Yevgen Misyura.

Given the current trajectory of both squads and their recent performances, a 2-1 victory for Nyva Ternopil seems a plausible outcome. Their home advantage, coupled with a more balanced squad and tactical cohesion, gives them the edge in what promises to be a tightly contested affair. Expect goals at both ends, but Nyva’s resilience and sharper execution in key moments should see them through to the next round.