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The Ukrainian Premier League is the top level of soccer competition in the country. It is typically one of the most competitive leagues available to make soccer bets on, with intense competition at both ends of the Ukrainian Premier League table. You can find out more about the Ukrainian Premier League teams involved and how to bet on the competition here.

Ukrainian Premier League History

The Ukrainian Premier League in its modern version was introduced to fans around the world in 2008. It was reformed as part of the change in the governing body, as prior to 2008, the league was governed by the Professional Football League of Ukraine. Nowadays, the governing body for the Ukrainian Premier League is the Football Federation of Ukraine. The first soccer league in Ukraine was born in 1991 following the end of the Soviet football championship. However, a number of teams from that previous competition remain involved to this day, including Dynamo, Shakhtar, and Dnipro.

Before the Ukrainian Premier League was born, the top tier in the country was the Ukrainian High League. Only the top six teams from the Soviet Top League and two teams from the Soviet First League and nine teams from the Soviet Second League were involved. The format for this league was also different from what it is now, as the 20 teams were split into two groups, with the winners from each competing for the championship. There were shock winners in the first season, as Tavriya Simferopol was crowned champions. It remains the only title that the team has ever won.

How To Bet On the Ukrainian Premier League

Making wagers on the Ukrainian Premier League fixtures throughout the season is very popular online. There is a range of options available to those looking to make bets, and those vary from individual match selections to outright season bets. You can find out more about some of the most popular betting markets for the Ukrainian Premier League here.

Match Result Betting

The most popular way to place bets on Ukrainian Premier League fixtures throughout the season can be found in the match result market. Like all other major European leagues, bets on this market will see wagers placed on the outcome of the match. Three selections will be available in this market, and those are the two teams involved, as well as the draw. The selection must be correct in order to get returns.

Both Teams To Score Betting

Both teams’ scores are another very popular type of bet to place on the Ukrainian Premier League throughout the season. In this market, bets will be placed on whether or not both teams in the match will score at least once. Bets will be placed on either ‘yes’ or ‘no’. If you make a wager on ‘yes’ then both teams involved in the fixture will need to score at least once to get returns from your wager.

Outright Betting

The title race in the Ukrainian Premier League is often one of the big stories throughout the season, and they are typically very tight affairs. Bets can be placed on which team you think will be crowned champions of Ukraine throughout the season, but the best time to get value on your selections is at the beginning of the season. Returns are awarded if the selected team wins the Ukrainian Premier League.

Ukrainian Premier League Teams & Format

The Ukrainian Premier League is slightly different from other leagues around Europe, as fixtures in the competition are played between July and June. After 13 rounds of fixtures, there is a winter break, which lasts for generally three months between December and March. Each team in the competition plays 26 matches in the season, with three points being awarded for a victory.

All teams will play against opposing sides on one occasion at home, and once away. The team that finishes the season as champions will also get an automatic passage through to the Champions League group stages. Second place in the Ukrainian Premier League earns a spot in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. Meanwhile, the third place secures a Europa League playoff tie, while four and fifth earn a spot in the Europa Conference League playoffs. Typically, the bottom three teams in the Ukrainian Premier League are relegated to the second tier.

Ukrainian Premier League Records

There have been some iconic Ukrainian Premier League players throughout the history of the competition. Serhii Rebrov was one of the most prolific throughout his two spells in the Ukrainian top flight, as he scored 123 goals in just 261 games. He also won the Ukrainian Premier League on nine occasions during his time with Dynamo Kyiv. However, his goalscoring record is held by Maksim Shatskikh. The former striker also scored 123 goals during his time in the Ukrainian Premier League, across spells with Dynamo Kyiv, Arsenal Kyiv, and Lokomotiv Astana.

The highest number of appearances in the league is held by Oleksandr Shovkovski. He made 426 appearances in the Ukrainian Premier League between 1994 and 2017. Only three teams have ever won the top-flight title in Ukraine. Dynamo Kyiv is the most successful team, as they have been crowned champions on 16 occasions. Meanwhile, Shakhtar Donetsk has won the league title on 13 occasions. Tavriya Simferopol is the only other team to have won the top-flight title.

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