Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Apr 2026

Europa Conference LeagueSemi-Final Betting Preview: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace

Ukrainian Premier League leaders Shakhtar Donetsk host English Premier League side Crystal Palace in the first leg of this Europa Conference League semi-final at Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana in Kraków, Poland, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 30 April.

We can get the draw on our side when betting Shakhtar Donetsk +0.5 at Asian Handicap odds of -119. The home team should be able to avoid defeat against Crystal Palace and this bet has the stats to back up a positive outcome.

Shakhtar Donetsk got the win in their last game. It was a 2-1 Premier League away triumph at Slavutych Arena when meeting Zorya Luhansk. The Miners had most of the ball boasting 58% possession and four shots on target, with Prosper Obah and Artem Bondarenko scoring one goal apiece.

Crystal Palace lost on the road in their previous game. Liverpool won 3-1 at Anfield in the Premier League. The South London team had seven shots on goal and 47% possession, while Daniel Munoz found the net.

In the Europa Conference League quarter-finals, Shakhtar beat AZ Alkmaar 5-2 on aggregate, while Palace claimed a 4-2 aggregate win over Fiorentina.

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
10	Crystal Palace	6	3	1	2	11	6	5	11:6	10

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7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 11.3 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. Shakhtar have had 59.3% possession and 4.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.9 goals from 6.4 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal, while earning 3.3 corners.

Alisson Santana and Eguinaldo lead the way with 3 goals, while Newerton has scored 2. Kaua Elias is the leading assists maker on 2, with goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk keeping one clean sheet.

Palace have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 12.8 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 52.8% possession, 456.3 passes, 4.6 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 9.8 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Ismaila Sarr has landed 6 goals, Jean-Philippe Mateta 3, with Daniel Munoz and two others scoring 1. Daichi Kamada and Adam Wharton are the top assist makers with 2 apiece, while Dean Henderson has notched 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong case for backing Shakhtar Donetsk on the Asian Handicap in this Europa Conference League match. Landing odds of -119 looks value when it comes to the home team with a +0.5 goal start.

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest stats and provide Europa Conference League betting predictions.

Key Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace Europa Conference League & league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shakhtar in 7 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shakhtar in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shakhtar in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Palace in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Palace in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Palace in 3 consecutive games.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.3% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Shakhtar 1 - 1 Crystal Palace

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +500. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alisson Fonseca Santana to Score +400

Alisson Fonseca Santana (Shakhtar) has managed three goals in his past eight games. We’re content to land the +400 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Alisson Fonseca Santana Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+1000

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Corners Prediction

Shakhtar Over 3.5 Corners -133

Shakhtar Donetsk have had over 3.5 corners in three straight games, with Crystal Palace conceding over 3.5 corners in their past four games. We think it’s possible that Shakhtar will cover the Team Corners line and there are odds of -133 available.

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

7.40 4.10 3.30

Home

8.40 5.60 2.80

Away

7.90 4.80 3.10

Crystal Palace

Total

8.80 4.60 4.20

Home

8.50 5.00 3.50

Away

9.10 4.70 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-149

Under 8.5

+105

Shakhtar Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-109

Crystal Palace Corners

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+108

Most Corners

1

+170

X

+650

2

-167

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Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace 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.

Crystal Palace are the shortest price to win this Europa Conference League clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 51% probability due to their -105 betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Shakhtar Donetsk are trading at +300.

Palace can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting +160. However, Shakhtar are +325 and the draw is +110 if you want to take a different option.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. For those wanting to bet on Both Teams to Score, you won’t find much between Yes and No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+300

X

+230

2

-105

Half-Time Result

1

+325

X

+110

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-130

12

-333

X2

-435

Draw No Bet

1

+170

2

-263

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-119

2 Hcp -0.5

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-137

Over 2.5

+105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-122

No

-110

Those interested in favourite Jean-Philippe Mateta to find the net first can get +320, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +125.

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)

First

+125

Anytime

+320

Jørgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace)

First

+200

Anytime

+475

Ismaïla Sarr (Crystal Palace)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Kauã Elias Nogueira (Shakhtar)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Brennan Johnson (Crystal Palace)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Evann Guessand (Crystal Palace)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Eguinaldo de Sousa Lemos (Shakhtar)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Alisson Fonseca Santana (Shakhtar)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Maryan Shved (Shakhtar)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Marlon Gomes (Shakhtar)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Oleh Ocheretko (Shakhtar)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Lucas dos Santos Ferreira (Shakhtar)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Artem Bondarenko (Shakhtar)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Newerton Martins da Silva (Shakhtar)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

Pedrinho (Shakhtar)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Dmytro Kryskiv (Shakhtar)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Daniel Muñoz (Crystal Palace)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Mykola Matviyenko (Shakhtar)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Will Hughes (Crystal Palace)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

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

Shakhtar Donetsk Stats

Crystal Palace Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 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 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away 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 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 3.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 2.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 7.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 59.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 64.20% 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 52.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 50.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches

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