Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips - Conference League
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by Kennedy Kechula | in Conference League Predictions
Crystal Palace’s first European campaign continues this week as they travel to Krakow in Poland, where their match against Shakhtar Donetsk will be staged. This will be in the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final. The winner from the two legs of this last-four encounter will progress to take on either Rayo Vallecano or Strasbourg. In this preview of the match, we will also have the prediction below.
Palace had a historic run last year, and this season they could go even deeper in the history books with three more wins in this competition. For Shakhtar, the more experienced of the two, this is the third time in the last 11 seasons that they are playing in a European competition’s semi-final.
The Ukrainian giants will want to do better than in the earlier two when they fell to Sevilla and Inter Milan. Crystal Palace are not regulars in Europe but will look at the far they’ve come and see inspiration in that.
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Shakhtar Donetsk v Crystal Palace Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.85 | 3.35 | 2.08 |
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4.37 | 3.33 | 1.91 |
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3.96 | 3.28 | 2.02 |
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4.1 | 3.4 | 1.95 |
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4.3 | 3.4 | 1.89 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Crystal Palace?
Our prediction for the Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace match is: Shakhtar Donetsk wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 30/04/2026 between Shakhtar Donetsk and Crystal Palace in Conference League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 53.49% for a win of Shakhtar Donetsk against Crystal Palace with odds of 4.4 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace is 15.7% with odds of 3.4 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 30.8% chance ⭐ for a win of Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk with odds of 2.08 at Stake.
Shakhtar Donetsk - Crystal Palace Prediction and Best Odds:
| Shakhtar Donetsk Crystal Palace Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Shakhtar Donetsk wins | 53.49% | 4.4 at Tonybet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 64.31% | 2.28 at Betwinner |
| Both Team To Score | 59.52% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Shakhtar Donetsk | 22.14% | 8.5 at Bet365 |
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace Form
Shakhtar Donetsk and Crystal Palace Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Apr 2026 - Ukrainian Premier League
23 Apr 2026 - Ukrainian Premier League
20 Apr 2026 - Ukrainian Premier League
16 Apr 2026 - Conference League
13 Apr 2026 - Ukrainian Premier League
9 Apr 2026 - Conference League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Apr 2026 - Ukrainian Premier League
9 Apr 2026 - Conference League
5 Apr 2026 - Ukrainian Premier League
19 Mar 2026 - Conference League
15 Mar 2026 - Ukrainian Premier League
27 Feb 2026 - Ukrainian Premier League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Apr 2026 - Ukrainian Premier League
23 Apr 2026 - Ukrainian Premier League
16 Apr 2026 - Conference League
13 Apr 2026 - Ukrainian Premier League
12 Mar 2026 - Conference League
6 Mar 2026 - Ukrainian Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Apr 2026 - Premier League
20 Apr 2026 - Premier League
16 Apr 2026 - Conference League
12 Apr 2026 - Premier League
9 Apr 2026 - Conference League
19 Mar 2026 - Conference League
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Apr 2026 - Premier League
12 Apr 2026 - Premier League
9 Apr 2026 - Conference League
15 Mar 2026 - Premier League
12 Mar 2026 - Conference League
26 Feb 2026 - Conference League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Apr 2026 - Premier League
16 Apr 2026 - Conference League
19 Mar 2026 - Conference League
5 Mar 2026 - Premier League
1 Mar 2026 - Premier League
19 Feb 2026 - Conference League
Shakhtar Donetsk - Crystal Palace: Form Analysis
Shakhtar are hosting this match abroad owing to the insecurity back at home. They’ve hardly enjoyed the advantage of being hosts. In their six ‘home’ games in Europe they have recorded two wins. The latest of them was a 3-0 outcome against AZ Alkmaar in the last round.
Shakhtar went on to wrap up the tie at 5-2 on aggregate. This next one promises to be a tougher game, but three straight wins coming before the outing will give Shakhtar the mental lift they need. In five competitive matches, though, they kept just one clean sheet. Shakhtar are set to play their 29th match in Europe.
Shakhtar Donetsk won five of their last nine home matches against English sides.
Crystal Palace are doing well for first-timers in Europe and have shown the will to go all the way. This will be their second match against a Ukrainian club this season after their earlier 2-0 triumph over Dinamo Kyiv.
The Premier League side will hope to replicate that result as they look to put their 3-1 defeat to Liverpool behind them. To book this slot, Palace saw off Fiorentina 4-2 on aggregate. While they will look at this as a winnable game, Palace must note that Shakhtar won five of their last nine home games against English sides.
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Shakhtar Donetsk against Crystal Palace Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Substitutes
D. Tvardovskyi
DefenderIrakli Azarov
A. Ghram
Marlon
MidfielderIsaque
Newerton
L. dos Santos Ferreira
A. Bondarenko
Y. Nazaryna
L. Traore
P. Obah
Luca Meirelles
W. Benitez
R. Matthews
DefenderC. Riad
N. Clyne
B. Sosa
MidfielderJ. Devenny
W. Hughes
J. Lerma
R. Cardines
B. Johnson
J. Larsen
Missing players
C. Doucoure
ForwardE. Nketiah
E. Guessand
Shakhtar Donetsk & Crystal Palace Squad Analysis
Shakhtar Donetsk haven’t reported any new injuries ahead of this encounter. The Pitmen rested a big chunk of their players ahead of this game, and Arda Turan will have fresh legs to count on. Among them are defenders, Valeriy Bondar, Vinicius Tobias, and Pedro Henrique.
The Ukrainians are also set to unleash on the Eagles their Brazilian flair in attack, with Alisson Santana, Elias Kaua, and Newerton all having a combined six goals, while Luca Meirelles will be waiting in the wings if needed.
Palace’s Ismaila Sarr has seven goals in 10 UECL appearances.
At Crystal Palace, the injuries are starting to mount. Defender Tyrick Mitchell will be subjected to a late test to his Achilles injury, so at the moment he remains a major doubt. That’s not to worry them, though, as Borna Sosa is a ready replacement.
The English side will not have in the team Eddie Nketiah, who is nursing a thigh injury, while Evann Guessand (knee) and Cheick Doucoure (muscle) are both confirmed absentees.
Most goals and assists
Shakhtar Donetsk
Crystal Palace
Luca Meirelles
(3 Goals)
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Alisson
(3 Goals)
I. Sarr
(9 Goals)
K. Elias
(4 Assists)
D. Kamada
(4 Assists)
Shakhtar Donetsk - Crystal Palace Key Points
- Shakhtar have won their last three matches.
- Shakhtar won six of their last seven home games.
- Crystal Palace lost three of their last five away encounters.
- In nine home matches against English sides, Shakhtar won five. (2L, 2D).
- Crystal Palace are winless in four of the last five away UECL outings (2L, 2D).
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Our Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace Prediction
The last time Crystal Palace played away against a Ukrainian side, they won 2-0 against Dinamo Kyiv. However, they have managed just one more away win in their next five Conference League outings. In that run they lost twice, and facing one of the top sides still in the competition, this will be a tougher game.
Shakhtar may not be playing at their preferred home, but in five of the last nine home matches against English sides, they won. The Pitmen posted two wins in their last four home matches in UECL. Our prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk v Crystal Palace is that Shakhtar Donetsk wins.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace Alternative Predictions
BTTS
The one ingredient that rarely lacks in these teams’ matches is goals. BTTS is a common bet, and we will back the same here. Crystal Palace have scored in all their last 10 away matches but managed just one clean sheet. At Shakhtar, both teams scored in four of their last five matches. In that regard, our second prediction would be: BTTS.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Shakhtar Donetsk Crystal Palace
| Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Shakhtar Donetsk wins | 3 | 4.4 | +46.7% |
| Draw | 3.2 | 3.4 | +6.3% |
| Crystal Palace wins | 2.38 | 2.08 | -12.6% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Shakhtar Donetsk is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 46.7% since opening
- The probability of this result was 33.3% and is now 22.7% (-10.6%)
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace - FAQs
The Shakhtar Donetsk v Crystal Palace game is scheduled for Thursday, 30th April.
The Shakhtar Donetsk v Crystal Palace game will be played at Synerise Arena in Krakow.
The Shakhtar Donetsk v Crystal Palace game will be aired on Megogo for Ukrainian fans and HBO Max for English followers. SportyTrader will have the match updates for this and the other Conference League semi-final.
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