Aberdeen vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Oct 2025

Europa Conference League Betting Preview: Aberdeen vs Shakhtar Donetsk

Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen host Ukrainian Premier League team Shakhtar Donetsk in this Europa Conference League match at Pittodrie Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 2 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Shakhtar Can Cover the Line

A good Asian Handicap betting option could be Shakhtar Donetsk -1 at -127, allowing you money back if the favourites triumph by one goal. A return will be secured if they defeat Aberdeen by two goals or more.

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Aberdeen Defeated in Most Recent Game

Aberdeen lost away from home in their last game. Motherwell won 2-0 at Fir Park in the Premiership. The Dons recorded just 37% possession and had four shots on target.

Shakhtar Donetsk won their previous game 4-0. This was a Premier League away victory at Arena Lviv against Rukh Lviv. Arda Turan's side had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 54% possession and five shots on goal, while Pedrinho netted two, with Luca Meirelles and Isaque also on the scoresheet.

Europa Conference League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Sh. Donetsk	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
1	Aberdeen	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Aberdeen have 9 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.2 goals from 10.2 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal. Jimmy Thelin's men have averaged 45.3% possession and 5.1 corners per game, conceding 2.1 goals and 6.1 corners from 13.9 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal.

Jeppe Okkels and Kevin Nisbet have each scored 1 times. The leading assistors are Alexander Jensen and Pape Habib Gueye with 1.

Shakhtar have won 6 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.9 goals from 8.9 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 56.9% possession, 6.5 corners in their favour and 3.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.6 goals from 4.8 attempts and 1.8 shots on goal.

Artem Bondarenko is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Pedrinho on 3, with Isaque and two others bagging 2. Artem Bondarenko has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Aberdeen vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve broken down Aberdeen vs Shakhtar Donetsk from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick, player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Match Prediction

We fancy Shakhtar Donetsk -1 at odds of -127 for this Europa Conference League game. This Asian Handicap wager can land us a nice payout if the visitors are able to pull off a convincing win and there are positive signs.

We’re always focused on the Europa Conference League form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key Aberdeen vs Shakhtar Donetsk Europa Conference League & league stats:

• The -1 line has been covered by Shakhtar in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Aberdeen in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Aberdeen in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Aberdeen in 2 consecutive games.

Shakhtar -1 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 55.9% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Aberdeen 0 - 2 Shakhtar

Our correct score prediction is a 2-0 win for Shakhtar which is available at odds of +550. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Artem Bondarenko to Score +225

Artem Bondarenko (Shakhtar) has netted four goals in his past ten matches. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +225 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Artem Bondarenko Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+225

First

+575

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Corners Prediction

Shakhtar Over 5.5 Corners -130

4 of the past 5 Shakhtar Donetsk matches have seen them cover the 5.5 corners line, with Aberdeen conceding over 5.5 corners in the last four home games. There are odds of -130 available when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we think Shakhtar can cover the line.

Europa Conference League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Aberdeen

Total

11.20 5.10 6.10

Home

10.90 6.60 4.30

Away

10.70 5.00 5.70

Shakhtar

Total

9.70 6.50 3.20

Home

7.90 4.80 3.10

Away

8.70 5.60 3.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-110

Under 9.5

-128

Aberdeen Corners

Over 3.5

-163

Under 3.5

+120

Shakhtar Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Most Corners

1

+160

X

+600

2

-154

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Aberdeen vs Shakhtar Donetsk Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Shakhtar Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory

With a 66% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Shakhtar Donetsk are favourites to come out on top in this Europa Conference League clash and they’re available at -192 with the bookmakers. Aberdeen are the +460 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Shakhtar at -102, Aberdeen at +425 or the draw at +160.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -147 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+460

X

+350

2

-192

Half-Time Result

1

+425

X

+160

2

-102

Double Chance

1X

+133

12

-588

X2

-833

Draw No Bet

1

+295

2

-500

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1

-108

2 Hcp -1

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+106

Kauã Elias Nogueira Favourite to Find the Net First

Favourite Kauã Elias Nogueira is priced at +320 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +130.

Kauã Elias Nogueira (Shakhtar)

First

+130

Anytime

+320

Alisson Fonseca Santana (Shakhtar)

First

+205

Anytime

+510

Artem Bondarenko (Shakhtar)

First

+225

Anytime

+575

Marlon Gomes (Shakhtar)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Oleh Ocheretko (Shakhtar)

First

+245

Anytime

+650

Pedrinho (Shakhtar)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Newerton Martins da Silva (Shakhtar)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Marko Lazetic (Aberdeen)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Nicolas Milanovic (Aberdeen)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Jesper Karlsson (Aberdeen)

First

+375

Anytime

+1000

Kevin Nisbet (Aberdeen)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Alaa Ghram (Shakhtar)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Mykola Matviyenko (Shakhtar)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Topi Keskinen (Aberdeen)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Adil Aouchiche (Aberdeen)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Stuart Armstrong (Aberdeen)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Ante Palaversa (Aberdeen)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Vinicius Tobias (Shakhtar)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Diego Arroyo (Shakhtar)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Leighton Clarkson (Aberdeen)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Sivert Heltne Nilsen (Aberdeen)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Valeriy Bondar (Shakhtar)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Dante Polvara (Aberdeen)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Irakli Azarovi (Shakhtar)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Latest Europa Conference League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Aberdeen Stats

Shakhtar Donetsk Stats

Full-Time Result

• 9 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.20 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 6.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.60 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 53.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 56.90% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 59.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches

Aberdeen vs Shakhtar Donetsk Lineups & Team News

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