Shakhtar Donetsk and AZ Alkmaar face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Europa Conference League season. The game takes place at Lviv Arena on Thursday, 09/04/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).
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APWin predictions for Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Alkmaar
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Shakhtar preview
Shakhtar Donetsk comes into the match having played 10 games in the Europa Conference League so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 24 wins, 10 draws, and 3 losses.
Shakhtar Donetsk's attack has scored 80 goals during this period. Out of this total, 17 goals were scored in the Europa Conference League, averaging 1.7 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.16.
The offence system of Shakhtar Donetsk is led by Eguinaldo de Sousa Lemos as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Alisson Santana Lopes da Fonseca, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 24 goals conceded in 37 matches, resulting in an average of 0.65.
The Cheeseheads preview
On the other hand, AZ Alkmaar comes into the match having played 16 games in the Europa Conference League so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 1 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 2.13 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 28 wins, 7 draws, and 14 losses.
AZ Alkmaar's attack has scored 97 goals during this period. Out of this total, 35 goals were scored in the Europa Conference League, averaging 2.19 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.98.
The offence system of AZ Alkmaar is led by Troy Parrott as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 15 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kees Smit, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 0.88 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 62 goals conceded in 49 matches, resulting in an average of 1.27.
Head to head: Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Alkmaar
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Shakhtar Donetsk
Europe - UEFA Europa Conference League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 20% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.7 | 2 | 3.4 |
| Scored | 1.7 | 1 | 2.4 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.72 | 1.41 | 2.03 |
|
xGA
|
0.87 | 0.74 | 1.01 |
AZ Alkmaar
Europe - UEFA Europa Conference League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | L W L L L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 69% | 88% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.06 | 2.88 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 2.19 | 2.63 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.25 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 13% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 88% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.91 | 2.39 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 0.64 | 1.61 |
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