Shakhtar Donetsk and AZ Alkmaar square off against each other in the Europa League quarter-final first leg, with both sides in strong form but facing some absences. As Shakhtar produce fine displays at home despite playing on neutral location, we predict a 2-0 home win. The Miners will be without defender Alaa Ghram, though he is not a regular starter. The Ukrainian side have been outstanding recently, collecting 2.50 points per game from their last 10 matches, winning 80% of those fixtures. Defensively, the Miners have been exceptional, conceding just 0.3 goals per match and keeping clean sheets in 80% of games, while scoring a consistent 2.0 goals per game.
AZ Alkmaar arrive without in-form forward Isak Jensen, which could significantly impact their attack. Despite a solid 2.10 points per game overall, their away form has been inconsistent, with just 0.75 points per game and a 50% failure-to-score rate on the road. The Cheese Farmers concede 1.75 goals per away match, which could be problematic against a disciplined Shakhtar side.
Given Shakhtar's fine home form and elite defensive numbers, our prediction leans toward Home Win, alongside Under 2.5 goals and Shakhtar to Win to Nil.
This Europa Conference League match will be played on Thursday 9 April 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Shakhtar Donetsk 2 - 0 AZ
Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-0 @ 850 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -118 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Kaua Elias @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Kaua Elias @ 550 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Shakhtar Donetsk 0 @ -211 Odds
- European Handicap: Shakhtar Donetsk +1 @ -350 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -334 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Shakhtar Donetsk to Win @ -225 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Shakhtar Donetsk to Win/Shakhtar Donetsk to Win @ 225 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Shakhtar Donetsk - Yes @ 162 Odds
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View OfferShakhtar Donetsk Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdwwwwwlw | 2.50 |
| Home | wdwwwlw | 2.29 |
| Away | www | 3.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 71% | 100% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.29 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.33 |
| BTTS | 20% | 14% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 80% | 86% | 67% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 14% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.87 | 1.82 | 2.00 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.72 |
AZ Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlwlwwwlw | 2.10 |
| Home | wwwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | llwl | 0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 100% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.33 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 2.83 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 0.50 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.67 | 1.76 | 1.54 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.07 | 0.90 | 1.34 |
Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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