Shakhtar Donetsk aim to climb to top position in the Conference League standings and given their splendid form, we predict that they will do so with a 2-1 win over Rijeka. Despite missing Alisson and Udod through injury, the Miners have barely shown any signs of weakness, averaging 3.7 goals per game overall and an impressive 4.6 goals per home match. Their attacking potential is backed by solid numbers, with an expected goals figure of 2.02, while they concede just 0.7 goals per game.
The Rijecki bijeli have been in a fine form overall, but have struggled badly on the road. They have collected just 1.0 point per away match, winning only 20% of those games and conceding 1.2 goals per game away from home. The absence of midfielder Dejan Petrovic through suspension further limits their rotation, even if he is not a regular starter. Rijeka’s BTTS rate rises to 80% away, suggesting defensive issues under pressure.
As Shakhtar are a real force to be reckoned with at home with high expected goals figure, Home Win should be considered, alongside Over 2.5 goals and Shakhtar Over 1.5 goals.
This Europa Conference League match will be played on Thursday 18 December 2025 at 20:00.
What is our Shakhtar Donetsk vs Rijeka prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Shakhtar Donetsk 2 - 1 Rijeka
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Rijeka Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Lassina Traore @ 160 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 175 Odds
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View OfferShakhtar Donetsk Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wddww | 2.30 |
| Home | wwwdw | 2.60 |
| Away | lwwdw | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 4.60 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 3.00 | 3.80 | 2.20 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 2.02 | 2.04 | 2.00 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.69 | 0.63 | 0.75 |
Rijeka Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddwww | 1.80 |
| Home | wwdww | 2.60 |
| Away | ldldw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.60 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 3.00 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 2.12 | 2.29 | 1.95 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.09 | 0.90 | 1.28 |
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Rijeka Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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