Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Apr 2026

Europa Conference League Quarter-Final Betting Preview: Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Alkmaar

Ukrainian Premier League club Shakhtar Donetsk host Dutch Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar in this Europa Conference League quarter-final at Stadion Miejski im in Kraków, Poland, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 9 April.

Shakhtar Donetsk are on offer at betting odds of -141 and we can approach this Asian Handicap 0.0 wager with confidence against AZ. Our stake will be returned if the clash ends all square.

Shakhtar Donetsk head into the first leg of this quarter-final second in the Ukrainian Premier League, while AZ Alkmaar sit sixth in the Eredivisie, 26 points behind leaders PSV.

Last time out, Shakhtar were beaten 2-1 by Polish Ekstraklasa side Lech Poznan at Stadion Miejski im in the Europa Conference League round of 16 (4-3 win on aggregate). The Miners had one shot on target and enjoyed 61% possession, with a Joao Moutinho own goal on the scoresheet.

AZ claimed a home win in their previous game. A 2-0 Eredivisie victory occurred against Fortuna Sittard at AFAS Stadion. Leeroy Echteld's team had the lion’s share of the ball recording 55% possession and six shots on goal, while Mexx Meerdink and Sven Mijnans found the net.

In the Europa Conference League round of 16, AZ claimed a 6-1 aggregate win over Czech First League club Sparta Prague.

Europa Conference League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Sh. Donetsk	6	4	1	1	10	5	5	10:5	13
14	AZ Alkmaar	6	3	1	2	7	7	0	7:7	10

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Shakhtar have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 2.0 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. Arda Turan's men have averaged 64.8% possession and 4.9 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.3 goals from 1.5 shots on goal, 4.2 attempts and 2.0 corners.

Top scorers are Lassina Traore and Luca Meirelles on 4 goals, while Eguinaldo has racked up 2. Isaque is the leading assists maker on 3.

AZ have won 6 and lost 4, with an average of 2.0 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts. The Cheeseheads have averaged 54.6% possession, 470.8 passes, 6.3 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts.

The top scorers have been Sven Mijnans with 6, Troy Parrott on 5 and Isak Steiner Jensen 3. Troy Parrott is the top assist maker on 4, with Jeroen Zoet, Rome Owusu-Oduro and Hobie Verhulst collectively recording 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

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

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Jeroen Zoet (GK), Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Billy van Duijl, Seiya Maikuma, Kees Smit, Sven Mijnans, Mees de Wit, Weslley Pinto, Troy Parrott, Ibrahim Sadiq.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Alkmaar with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice, key player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Shakhtar Donetsk at 0.0 could be the way forward for this Europa Conference League match. The Asian Handicap odds of -141 makes lots of appeal, with our betting prediction looking like a value wager.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Europa Conference League stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

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

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Shakhtar in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Shakhtar in 4 of their last 5 games.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 58.5% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Shakhtar Asian Hcp 0.0 @ -141 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Shakhtar 1 - 0 AZ Alkmaar

The Miners can be backed at +575 to triumph by a 1-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sven Mijnans Over 1.5 Shots -143

Sven Mijnans (AZ) has totalled over 1.5 shots in four of his past five games. We think that some value can be landed by wagering on Player Shots and you can secure -143 that he goes over the line.

Latest Sven Mijnans Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+850

Shots

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

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Oleh Ocheretko To Score +320

Oleh Ocheretko (Shakhtar) can be backed to score at +320. There are appealing odds on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer pick and we think this is an attractive wager for him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Oleh Ocheretko Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+750

Shots

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

AZ Alkmaar Over 4.5 Corners -100

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by AZ Alkmaar in six straight games. There are odds of -100 available when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we think AZ 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

Shakhtar

Total

6.90 4.90 2.00

Home

8.30 6.10 2.20

Away

8.00 5.00 3.00

AZ Alkmaar

Total

10.00 6.30 3.70

Home

9.60 5.80 3.80

Away

9.80 5.60 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-147

Shakhtar Corners

Over 4.5

-128

Under 4.5

-111

AZ Alkmaar Corners

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-161

Most Corners

1

-123

X

+600

2

+128

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Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Alkmaar 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.

With a 44% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Shakhtar Donetsk are favourites to prosper in this Europa Conference League quarter-final and they’re available at +128 with the bookies. AZ Alkmaar are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +195.

If you fancy Shakhtar to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of +165. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on AZ at +260 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +120.

If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get a similar price on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -161.

The best football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the Europa Conference League matches.

Full-Time Result

1

+128

X

+240

2

+195

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+120

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-370

X2

-179

Draw No Bet

1

-161

2

+108

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-111

2 Hcp +0.25

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-114

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-161

No

+112

Kauã Elias Nogueira is priced at +390 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +165 to find the net anytime.

Kauã Elias Nogueira (Shakhtar)

First

+165

Anytime

+390

Troy Parrott (AZ)

First

+175

Anytime

+440

Jizz Hornkamp (AZ)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Eguinaldo de Sousa Lemos (Shakhtar)

First

+265

Anytime

+600

Maryan Shved (Shakhtar)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Marlon Gomes (Shakhtar)

First

+275

Anytime

+600

Lucas dos Santos Ferreira (Shakhtar)

First

+285

Anytime

+650

Artem Bondarenko (Shakhtar)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Oleh Ocheretko (Shakhtar)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Alisson Fonseca Santana (Shakhtar)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Newerton Martins da Silva (Shakhtar)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Pedrinho (Shakhtar)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Weslley Patati (AZ)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Dmytro Kryskiv (Shakhtar)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Kees Smit (AZ)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Mykola Matviyenko (Shakhtar)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Denso Kasius (AZ)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Yukhym Konoplya (Shakhtar)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Marlon Santos da Silva Barbosa (Shakhtar)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Kauã Elias Nogueira (Shakhtar)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Troy Parrott (AZ)

Over 2.5

-137

Under 2.5

-

Jizz Hornkamp (AZ)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Dmytro Kryskiv (Shakhtar)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Weslley Patati (AZ)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Pedrinho (Shakhtar)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Newerton Martins da Silva (Shakhtar)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Alisson Fonseca Santana (Shakhtar)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Oleh Ocheretko (Shakhtar)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Artem Bondarenko (Shakhtar)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Lucas dos Santos Ferreira (Shakhtar)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Marlon Gomes (Shakhtar)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Maryan Shved (Shakhtar)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Eguinaldo de Sousa Lemos (Shakhtar)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Mykola Matviyenko (Shakhtar)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Denso Kasius (AZ)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

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

Shakhtar Donetsk Stats

AZ Alkmaar Stats

Full-Time Result

• 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

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

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 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 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 2.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 2.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 6.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.30 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 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 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 64.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 67.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 54.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 56.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches

Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Alkmaar Lineups & Team News

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