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by Sridhar Bhamidi in Conference League Predictions
The struggling Scottish legends Aberdeen face an uphill battle to overcome their recent poor form as they play an upbeat Shakhtar Donetsk. This is matchday one of the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League to be played on Thursday in Aberdeen. This match between the Dons and the Miners comes with our prediction of a win for the visitors.
Aberdeen won the European Cup Winners' Cup back in 1983, but success in Europe has been eluding them ever since. Even the most ardent of their fans won't be backing the hosts to recreate that success, looking at their recent form. Aberdeen are winless in seven competitive matches and could be forgiven for thinking this match is a distraction.
Shakhtar are at the opposite end of the spectrum, winning six and drawing two of their recent eight games. Having reached the UEFA Europa League semi-finals twice in the last ten years, this tournament could witness the Ukrainians in the best of their form. Will the visitors pile more pressure on the beleaguered hosts? Read more for our analysis, team news, and match predictions.
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The Best Betting Odds for Aberdeen v Shakhtar Donetsk Match
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5.5 | 4.33 | 1.53 |
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6 | 4.33 | 1.53 |
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5 | 4 | 1.53 |
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5.25 | 4.2 | 1.53 |
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5.6 | 4.5 | 1.52 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Aberdeen and Shakhtar Donetsk?
Our prediction for the Aberdeen vs Shakhtar Donetsk match is: Shakhtar Donetsk wins the match.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 02/10/2025 between Aberdeen and Shakhtar Donetsk in Conference League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 3.67% for a win of Aberdeen against Shakhtar Donetsk with odds of 6 at Betfred.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Aberdeen vs Shakhtar Donetsk is 28.86% with odds of 4.6 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 67.47% chance ⭐ for a win of Shakhtar Donetsk vs Aberdeen with odds of 1.58 at BC Game.
Aberdeen vs Shakhtar Donetsk Form
Aberdeen and Shakhtar Donetsk Last Matches
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Sep 2025 - Scottish Premiership
23 Sep 2025 - Scottish Premiership
20 Sep 2025 - Scottish League Cup
13 Sep 2025 - Scottish Premiership
31 Aug 2025 - Scottish Premiership
28 Aug 2025 - Europa League
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Sep 2025 - Scottish League Cup
13 Sep 2025 - Scottish Premiership
31 Aug 2025 - Scottish Premiership
21 Aug 2025 - Europa League
10 Aug 2025 - Scottish Premiership
25 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Sep 2025 - Scottish Premiership
23 Sep 2025 - Scottish Premiership
28 Aug 2025 - Europa League
16 Aug 2025 - Scottish League Cup
4 Aug 2025 - Scottish Premiership
12 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Sep 2025 - Premier League
22 Sep 2025 - Premier League
17 Sep 2025 - Ukraine Cup
13 Sep 2025 - Premier League
31 Aug 2025 - Premier League
28 Aug 2025 - Conference League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Sep 2025 - Premier League
31 Aug 2025 - Premier League
21 Aug 2025 - Conference League
14 Aug 2025 - Europa League
31 Jul 2025 - Europa League
10 Jul 2025 - Europa League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Sep 2025 - Premier League
17 Sep 2025 - Ukraine Cup
13 Sep 2025 - Premier League
28 Aug 2025 - Conference League
17 Aug 2025 - Premier League
10 Aug 2025 - Premier League
Aberdeen - Shakhtar Donetsk: Form Analysis
Aberdeen lost 2-0 away at Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership last weekend to continue their poor start to the season. The Dons have lost five of their six league matches this season and are yet to score even a goal, keeping them bottom of the standings.
Their overall form is equally dicey, as Aberdeen lost five and drew two of their recent seven games in all competitions. Interestingly, their only positive spark this season has come at home, where they drew twice in five competitive matches.
Shakhtar kept three clean sheets in a row, winning each time.
That should keep the visitors in good shape ahead of this trip, as they aim to make the most of Aberdeen's troubles. The Miners won 4-0 at the weekend to post their fourth win in the last five competitive fixtures, while drawing the other.
Even their away form is one to notice as Shakhtar haven't lost in any competition on the road this season. The Miners have won seven and drawn five of their last 12 competitive trips during regular time.
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Aberdeen & Shakhtar Donetsk Squad Analysis
Aberdeen usually lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation this year but tried a 3-4-3 system at the weekend, with a striker playing slightly ahead of the wingers. The Dons could be looking to go back to their favored formation with Kevin Nisbet starting as the lone striker.
The striker signed over the summer permanently from Millwall but is yet to score for the club. The hosts will be without Alexander Jensen after he received a red card in the second leg of the Europa League play-off back in August.
Shakhtar's Pedrinho has three goals in his last four matches.
He's likely to slot on the right flank, as the visitors could continue with their 4-1-4-1 formation, although they tweaked it a little in the last game. On the injuries front, the visitors have no problems and could boast a full-strength side.
Elias Kaua and Valeriy Bondar scored their goals in the Conference League this season, but the hopes will be on their attacking unit to deliver the goods.
Most goals and assists
Aberdeen
Shakhtar Donetsk
Pedrinho
(3 Goals)
Aberdeen - Shakhtar Donetsk Key Points
- Aberdeen lost five of their recent six matches in all competitions, drawing the other.
- Aberdeen failed to score in each of their last six matches.
- Aberdeen lost five of their ten competitive matches this season by at least a two-goal margin.
- Shakhtar won four of their last five matches in all competitions, drawing the other.
- Shakhtar conceded just once in their last five games, keeping four clean sheets in the process.
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Our Aberdeen vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction
Aberdeen come into this contest on the back of a difficult campaign domestically. They are without a goal in six matches, and even in the Scottish league, they haven't scored for nearly 700 minutes. They have already been knocked out of the League Cup, and this competition is more of a distraction than a natural progression. For Shakhtar, this is a great chance to further their credentials, as they have won three matches in a row coming here.
The visitors are in great form, which is why our Aberdeen vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction is Shakhtar Donetsk wins the match.
Aberdeen vs Shakhtar Donetsk - Other Interesting Predictions
Pedrinho to score anytime
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Aberdeen vs Shakhtar Donetsk match : Frequently asked questions
TYT Sports are the official broadcasters of the Conference League in the United Kingdom. In Ukraine, it is Megogo who are the official broadcasters while Football TV UA is set to show the highlights.
You can follow the game through our live scores. Check out our UEFA Conference League Livescore page!
Aberdeen will next move on to play AEK Athens (away), AEK Larnaca (away), Noah (home), Strasbourg (home), and Sparta Prague (away) over the next matchdays.
As for Shakhtar, they will be facing Legia Warsaw (home), Breidablik (home), Shamrock Rovers (away), Hamrun Spartans (away), and Rijeka (home) in the remaining matches of the League phase of this tournament.
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