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In an intriguing UEFA Europa Conference League clash, Shakhtar Donetsk will host Crystal Palace on April 30, 2026. Both teams bring recent form into the match, with Shakhtar winning three of their last five outings, showcasing a robust attacking style indicative of their dominance at home. Their tactical strength lies in their fluid passing and ability to create space in the final third, which could pose problems for the visiting side.
Crystal Palace, matching their opponents with three wins in their last five games, will rely on a disciplined defensive structure and quick counter-attacks. Their recent performances suggest a solid understanding of pressing and ball recovery, providing the foundation for swift transitions when the opportunity arises.
Bookmakers have priced the home side at 3.75, reflecting the challenges they face against a well-organized Palace team, favored at 2.06. Model predictions show a close contest, with a 47.7% probability for an away win, compared to a 25% chance of a home victory. With both teams vying for advancement, expect an intense encounter where tactical execution and effective finishing will be crucial, but no outcome is guaranteed.
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| Shakhtar 25.2% |
Draw 28.3% |
Crystal Palace 46.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of UEFA Europa Conference League Crystal Palace: 43.34%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.5 | 3.25 | 1.98 | |
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3.89 | 3.45 | 2.07 | |
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3.7 | 3.35 | 2.08 | |
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3.91 | 3.38 | 2.09 | |
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3.6 | 3.1 | 2 | |
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3.85 | 3.44 | 2.08 |
Latest Results
| 23.04.26 Zorya Luhansk – Shakhtar Donetsk – 1:2 20.04.26 Shakhtar Donetsk – Polissya Zhytomyr – 1:0 16.04.26 AZ Alkmaar – Shakhtar Donetsk – 2:2 13.04.26 LNZ Cherkasy – Shakhtar Donetsk – 2:2 09.04.26 Shakhtar Donetsk – AZ Alkmaar – 3:0 |
20.04.26 Crystal Palace – West Ham United – 0:0 16.04.26 Fiorentina – Crystal Palace – 2:1 12.04.26 Crystal Palace – Newcastle United – 2:1 09.04.26 Crystal Palace – Fiorentina – 3:0 19.03.26 AEK Larnaca – Crystal Palace – 1:2 ET |
Facts
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/16-finals
| 1 | KuPS (21) | Lech Poznan (11) | 0 : 1, 0 : 2 |
| 2 | Shakhtar Donetsk (6) | Bye | |
| 3 | Noah (19) | AZ Alkmaar (14) | 0 : 4, 1 : 0 |
| 4 | Sparta Prague (4) | Bye | |
| 5 | Zrinjski (23) | Crystal Palace (10) | 0 : 2, 1 : 1 |
| 6 | AEK Larnaca (8) | Bye | |
| 7 | Jagiellonia (17) | Fiorentina (15) | 4 : 2, 0 : 3 |
| 8 | Rakow (2) | Bye | |
| 9 | Shkendija (22) | Samsunspor (12) | 0 : 4, 0 : 1 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano (5) | Bye | |
| 11 | Drita (20) | Celje (13) | 2 : 3, 2 : 3 |
| 12 | AEK Athens (3) | Bye | |
| 13 | Sigma Olomouc (24) | Lausanne (9) | 2 : 1, 1 : 1 |
| 14 | Mainz (7) | Bye | |
| 15 | Omonia (18) | Rijeka (16) | 1 : 3, 0 : 1 |
| 16 | Strasbourg (1) | Bye |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Lech Poznan (11) | Shakhtar Donetsk (6) | 2 : 1, 1 : 3 |
| 2 | AZ Alkmaar (14) | Sparta Prague (4) | 4 : 0, 2 : 1 |
| 3 | Crystal Palace (10) | AEK Larnaca (8) | 2 : 1, 0 : 0 |
| 4 | Fiorentina (15) | Rakow (2) | 2 : 1, 2 : 1 |
| 5 | Samsunspor (12) | Rayo Vallecano (5) | 1 : 0, 1 : 3 |
| 6 | Celje (13) | AEK Athens (3) | 2 : 0, 0 : 4 |
| 7 | Sigma Olomouc (24) | Mainz (7) | 0 : 2, 0 : 0 |
| 8 | Rijeka (16) | Strasbourg (1) | 1 : 1, 1 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Shakhtar Donetsk (6) | AZ Alkmaar (14) | 2 : 2, 3 : 0 |
| 2 | Crystal Palace (10) | Fiorentina (15) | 1 : 2, 3 : 0 |
| 3 | Rayo Vallecano (5) | AEK Athens (3) | 1 : 3, 3 : 0 |
| 4 | Mainz (7) | Strasbourg (1) | 0 : 4, 2 : 0 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Shakhtar Donetsk (6) | Crystal Palace (10) | |
| 2 | Rayo Vallecano (5) | Strasbourg (1) |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
UEFA Europa Conference League Outrights
1. Crystal Palace: 2.09 (43.34%)
2. Strasbourg: 3.96 (22.9%)
3. Rayo Vallecano: 4.92 (18.44%)
4. Shakhtar: 5.92 (15.32%)
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