AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Apr 2026

Europa Conference League Betting Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk

Dutch Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar host Ukrainian Premier League team Shakhtar Donetsk in the second leg of this Europa Conference League quarter-final at AZ Stadion, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Thursday 16 April. Shakhtar won the first leg 3-0.

We’ll back Shakhtar to beat AZ on the Asian Handicap, with odds of -119 on offer that they triumph with a +0.5 goal advantage. The Miners have a fantastic away record and if they avoid defeat, this bet lands.

AZ Alkmaar were winners last time out. Landing a 3-0 Eredivisie home victory against Heerenveen at AFAS Stadion. The Cheeseheads boasted 58% possession and recorded ten shots on target, while Sven Mijnans scored two goals and Troy Parrott bagged the other.

Shakhtar Donetsk drew 2-2 away to LNZ in the Ukrainian Premier League on Monday night, with Eguinaldo and Artur Ryabov on the scoresheet for the Miners.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shakhtar beat AZ 3-0 in Krakow, Poland in the first leg. The Ukrainian side enjoyed 53% possession and had six shots on target to three, with Alisson Santana scoring twice and Pedrinho also finding the net.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	AZ Alkmaar	4	4	0	0	13	3	10	13:3	12

Ukrainian Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Sh. Donetsk	4	3	0	1	8	3	5	8:3	9

AZ have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.0 goals from 16.2 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal. Leeroy Echteld's side have averaged 53.4% possession, 458.3 passes and 6.9 corners per game, conceding 1.1 goals and 3.9 corners from 9.1 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer is Sven Mijnans on 7 goals, while Troy Parrott has bagged 5 and Isak Steiner Jensen 3. Kees Smit and Troy Parrott have been top assistors on 4, with goalkeeper Rome Owusu-Oduro keeping 2 clean sheets.

Shakhtar have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 11.1 attempts, 5.0 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. Arda Turan's team average 63.8% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 2.8 corners against them, while 0.5 goals have been conceded from 2.2 shots on goal and 5.1 attempts.

Lassina Traore is the leading goalscorer with 4, Eguinaldo has 3, with Pedrinho and Alisson Santana getting 2. Alisson Santana is top assists provider with 2, while Dmytro Riznyk has kept one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jeroen Zoet (GK), Rion Ichihara, Maxim Dekker, Billy van Duijl, Seiya Maikuma, Kasper Boogaard, Matej Sin, Mateo Chavez, Weslley Pinto, Mexx Meerdink, Ibrahim Sadiq.

Shakhtar Donetsk confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Dmytro Riznyk (GK), Vinicius Tobias, Valeriy Bondar, Mykola Matviyenko, Pedro Henrique, Yegor Nazaryna, Alisson Santana, Oleg Ocheretko, Isaque, Newerton, Kaua Elias.

AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction & Betting Tips

Dive into our full AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, valuable corners advice, top player prop bet and a bet builder designed for value.

Match Prediction

Shakhtar Donetsk +0.5 are capable of landing a return for this Europa Conference League quarter-final. We’ll take them on the Asian Handicap, with the latest stats backing up this pick which is priced at odds of -119.

Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest Europa Conference League stats when making our football predictions.

Key AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk Europa Conference League & league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shakhtar in 20 consecutive games on the road.
• Shakhtar have won all 4 of their Europa Conference League away games this season

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 54.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Shakhtar Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -119 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 1 Shakhtar

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +540 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sven Mijnans Over 3.5 Shots +104

Sven Mijnans (AZ) has fired over 3.5 shots in three consecutive home games. If you side with our view that he can cover the Player Shots line, then you are able to secure odds of +104 for this outcome.

Latest Sven Mijnans Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+575

Shots

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-

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Isak Steiner Jensen to Score +400

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ) has managed two goals in his past five home matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +400 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Isak Steiner Jensen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+410

First

+1050

Shots

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

AZ Alkmaar Under 6.5 Corners +106

There’s been an average 5.60 AZ Alkmaar corners in their past 10 home games, while Shakhtar Donetsk have conceded 2.60 corners on average in their previous 5 away matches. There are odds of +106 for this AZ Team Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

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

AZ Alkmaar

Total

10.80 6.90 3.90

Home

9.50 5.60 3.90

Away

9.90 5.70 4.20

Shakhtar

Total

7.50 4.70 2.80

Home

8.40 5.70 2.70

Away

8.10 5.10 3.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-104

Under 10.5

-137

AZ Alkmaar Corners

Over 7.5

-100

Under 7.5

-137

Shakhtar Corners

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-104

Most Corners

1

-714

X

+950

2

+550

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AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of +110, the bookies make AZ Alkmaar probable winners and there’s a 48% likelihood that the Cheeseheads triumph in this Europa Conference League showdown. If you want to wager on the underdog, Shakhtar Donetsk have been priced up at +230.

AZ can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -189. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Shakhtar are +132.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -161.

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Full-Time Result

1

+110

X

+255

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

+128

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-370

X2

-149

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+132

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-120

2 Hcp +0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+102

Over 2.5

-132

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-161

No

+118

The First Goalscorer favourite is Troy Parrott at +410. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Troy Parrott (AZ)

First

+410

Anytime

+155

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

First

+430

Anytime

+165

Kauã Elias Nogueira (Shakhtar)

First

+525

Anytime

+200

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

First

+575

Anytime

+220

Jizz Hornkamp (AZ)

First

+600

Anytime

+220

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+300

Weslley Patati (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+310

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

First

+850

Anytime

+320

Maryan Shved (Shakhtar)

First

+900

Anytime

+330

Alisson Fonseca Santana (Shakhtar)

First

+900

Anytime

+330

Eguinaldo de Sousa Lemos (Shakhtar)

First

+900

Anytime

+340

Marlon Gomes (Shakhtar)

First

+950

Anytime

+340

Lucas dos Santos Ferreira (Shakhtar)

First

+1050

Anytime

+370

Artem Bondarenko (Shakhtar)

First

+1000

Anytime

+370

Oleh Ocheretko (Shakhtar)

First

+950

Anytime

+380

Newerton Martins da Silva (Shakhtar)

First

+1100

Anytime

+400

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

First

+1050

Anytime

+410

Pedrinho (Shakhtar)

First

+1100

Anytime

+410

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

First

+1150

Anytime

+440

Dmytro Kryskiv (Shakhtar)

First

+1200

Anytime

+440

Kees Smit (AZ)

First

+1300

Anytime

+500

Denso Kasius (AZ)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Mykola Matviyenko (Shakhtar)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Billy Van Duijl (AZ)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Mateo Chávez (AZ)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Troy Parrott (AZ)

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

Over 3.5

-115

Under 3.5

-

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-

Jizz Hornkamp (AZ)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-

Weslley Patati (AZ)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

Over 2.5

+132

Under 2.5

-

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Alisson Fonseca Santana (Shakhtar)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Eguinaldo de Sousa Lemos (Shakhtar)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Maryan Shved (Shakhtar)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

Kauã Elias Nogueira (Shakhtar)

Over 1.5

-119

Under 1.5

-

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Billy Van Duijl (AZ)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Denso Kasius (AZ)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Dmytro Kryskiv (Shakhtar)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Lucas dos Santos Ferreira (Shakhtar)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Pedrinho (Shakhtar)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Newerton Martins da Silva (Shakhtar)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Oleh Ocheretko (Shakhtar)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Artem Bondarenko (Shakhtar)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Marlon Gomes (Shakhtar)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Mateo Chávez (AZ)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

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

AZ Alkmaar Stats

Shakhtar Donetsk Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 2.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 53.40% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 52.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 63.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 63.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 away matches

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