Preview: Kharkiv Visits Mykolaiv in Ukrainian Basketball League Rematch

KHARKIV, Ukraine (Interstat) — The Kharkiv basketball team will look to continue its dominant season and secure a season sweep when it visits Mykolaiv in a Ukrainian SL Favorit Sport league matchup on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Sportpalace Nadezhda.

Kharkiv (21-6 across all competitions) enters as a heavy favorite, having defeated Mykolaiv just four days prior in an 89-81 home victory on April 4. The visitors have won the last four head-to-head meetings, including an 80-72 win in Mykolaiv on Feb. 8.

The league’s stark standings contrast is evident in this fixture. Kharkiv sits among the league’s elite, while Mykolaiv (8-19) struggles near the bottom. Mykolaiv’s last outing was the loss to Kharkiv, though it had won its two games before that against VolynBasket and Goverla.

A key player to watch for Kharkiv is guard Olexiy Solovyov, who posted 18 points and seven rebounds in 25 minutes in Saturday’s win over Mykolaiv. He is averaging 16 points over his last two games.

Mykolaiv will rely on guard Maksym Hryshchuk, who scored 17 points with seven rebounds in the recent loss to Kharkiv. Hryshchuk is in strong form, averaging 21.3 points over his last three contests, including a 30-point performance against VolynBasket on March 28.

In the April 4 meeting, Kharkiv’s Vadim Zaplotinsky recorded a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds, and Andrii Khokhonyk dished seven assists. For Mykolaiv, Bohdan Lukian led all scorers with 20 points.

Kharkiv’s season has been marked by consistency, with only two losses in its last ten games. Mykolaiv has shown sporadic resilience at home but will need a significant defensive improvement to challenge the league powerhouse. The rematch offers Mykolaiv a quick chance for redemption on its home floor.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time Wednesday.