Hamrun Spartans vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction & Betting Tips - Conference League

Prediction published on 09/12/2025, 15:00  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 09/12/2025 at 17:02 in Conference League Predictions

Shakhtar Donetsk will travel to Malta to face Hamrun Spartans on matchday five of the UEFA Europa Conference League. The Ukrainians currently sit in fourth place, six points ahead of their hosts, who are struggling down in 30th spot. Let's have a look at the match prediction.

This will mark the first-ever meeting between these two teams. Hamrun kept their hopes of making it into the next round of the Conference League alive with a historic victory last time out.

The Maltese team earned its first-ever victory in the competition by defeating visiting Lincoln Red Imps 3-1. Hamrun, who haven’t taken to the pitch since that victory two weeks ago, have won four of their last five games.

Another win here, and they could end the round in the last 16 qualifying places.

Shakhtar Donetsk will confirm at least a knockout round playoff spot with victory in Ta’Qali. The Ukrainian giants have racked up nine points with two rounds left to play.

Tied with two other teams on the same points, Shakhtar sit just a point behind joint league leaders Samsunspor and Strasbourg. Arda Turan’s men are in superb form and arrive having not lost any of their last seven games.

They, however, have drawn their last two fixtures and will be eager to return to winning ways. The Miners, who’ve won both of their away matches in this competition, defeated Shamrock Rovers 2-1 in the previous round.