Kick-off on 13.08.23 17:00.

The upcoming match between Kryvbass and LNЗ (Lviv National University) is set for the 13th of August. During the preseason, the black-red-yellow team fine-tuned their lineup in friendlies against Kremen (3-1), Lviv's Karpaty (0-1), First League's Khust (6-0), Mynai (1-4), Dnipro-1 (2-2), and Veres (1-2). The debutant of the UPL tested their strength in friendly matches against Chornomorets (0-0), Kolos (1-0), FSK Mariupol (0-0), and Oleksandriia (1-5).

The Kryvbass vs LNЗ match can be watched online. The opponents crossed paths in the Round of 32 of the Ukrainian Cup in 2018/19. Back then, the Kryvyi Rih team operated under the brand of Hornyak, which later merged in 2020. In that mentioned encounter, the former club from Lebedyn lost in a penalty shootout (1-1, 2-4). Lithuania Valmiera acquired Kapych for a minimum of five hundred thousand euros. Albanian midfielder joined Vernydub's squad in the fall as a free agent.

Former Hapoel Tel Aviv midfielder Hrvoje Ilic became a player of the black-red-yellow team. Forward Daniel Sosa will miss the beginning of the season due to an injury suffered while representing Niger. Kryvbass is among the contenders for Mynai's leader Tverdokhlib. Vitaliy's son announced his retirement and joined the coaching staff. The father noted that his new assistant will not work according to the mentor's notes. The Kryvbass vs LNЗ match can be watched online.

By the end of summer, LNЗ plan to complete the first stage of constructing their training facility, which they started working on in May. Over the initial few months, the former plant area will be transformed into four fields, a parking lot, and modular changing rooms. Italian company Macron will be responsible for the violet team's equipment. Former Sabail defender Stasiuk has strengthened the defense of the UPL debutant. Analyst Andriy Kolesnyk was appointed as the technical director. The blogger will also contribute to developing scouting work. LNЗ coach Kovalenko stated that the main goal is to establish themselves in the elite, though aiming for European competitions is also desired. The Kryvbass vs LNЗ match can be watched online.

Furthermore, the event is available in the PPV format.