Epitsentr

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Epitsentr, the Lviv region club, have navigated their Ukrainian Premier League campaign with the competitive spirit of a recently established side still finding their footing in the top flight. Their fairly consistent performances however only earns them a mid-table spot in 12th place. Despite, avoiding defeat in four of their past five games, the hosts’ will be hoping to convert stalemates into victories over subsequent fixtures. At their designated ground in western Ukraine, one of the regions playing closest to normal conditions given its distance from the conflict, they carry the home advantage of a club that has made their western Ukrainian base a functional stronghold.

Polissya Zhytomyr

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Polissya, the Zhytomyr-based club named after the ancient Polesia forest region, have had a turn around in fortunes and pushed into the uoper reaches of the log. Their Ukrainian Premier League Relegation Group position reflects the adventure of a side that have now pushed into second place in their promotion charge. The visitors’ have earned an impressive 51 points from their 21 encounters, scoring 47 times past their respective opposition. Away at Epitsentr's ground, against a side that has won its most recent fixture, they carry the pressure of a club that cannot afford further slip-ups.