AZ Alkmaar and Shakhtar Donetsk face each other on Thursday 04.16.2026, at 17:45 (UK Time), in a Europa Conference League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at AZ Alkmaar's home ground, the AFAS Stadion (Victorie Stadion).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Alkmaar Zaanstreek N.V. and Shakhtar, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk
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Double Chance: AZ Alkmaar or Draw
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AZ Alkmaar preview
AZ Alkmaar heads into the match with the following record in the Europa Conference League: in 17 matches, Alkmaar Zaanstreek N.V. secured 11 victories, 1 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Cheeseheads's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 28 victories so far.
AZ Alkmaar has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 97 goals, of which 35 were scored in the Europa Conference League, resulting in an average of 2.06 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Troy Parrott, who has found the back of the net 15 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Kees Smit has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, AZ Alkmaar has conceded 17 goals in the Europa Conference League (an average of 1 per game) and 65 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.3 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Shakhtar Donetsk preview
Shakhtar Donetsk comes into the game with 11 matches played so far in the Europa Conference League. They have secured 7 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.09 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 25 wins, 10 draws, and 3 losses.
Shakhtar's attack has been highly effective, scoring 83 goals during this period. Of that total, 20 were netted in the Europa Conference League, with an average of 1.82 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.18.
Shakhtar's offensive system is led by Eguinaldo de Sousa Lemos, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Alisson Santana Lopes da Fonseca. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 0.91 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 24 goals in 38 matches, averaging 0.63 per match.
Head to head: AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
AZ Alkmaar
Europe - UEFA Europa Conference League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L W |
1.8 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | L L W L L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 65% | 88% | 44% |
| Goals | 3.06 | 2.88 | 3.22 |
| Scored | 2.06 | 2.63 | 1.56 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.25 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 24% | 25% | 22% |
| Without Conceding | 59% | 75% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 13% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 65% | 88% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.86 | 2.39 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 0.64 | 1.61 |
Shakhtar Donetsk
Europe - UEFA Europa Conference League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L W |
2 |
| Home | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Away | D W W W D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 64% | 33% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.73 | 2.17 | 3.4 |
| Scored | 1.82 | 1.33 | 2.4 |
| Conceded | 0.91 | 0.83 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 50% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 50% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 17% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 65% | 33% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.72 | 1.45 | 2.03 |
|
xGA
|
0.88 | 0.78 | 1.01 |
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