Our Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Prediction: 1-1
Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ in the UEFA Conference League is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday April 9, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shakhtar Donetsk's Last Match – Shakhtar Donetsk vs Lech Poznan
After suffering a 1-2 UEFA Conference League loss to Lech Poznan, Shakhtar Donetsk must win to get back on track. In that match, Shakhtar Donetsk had 55% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shakhtar Donetsk | 55% | 10 (2) | 0.43 | 40 |
 Lech Poznan | 45% | 13 (7) | 2.13 | 38 |
AZ's Last Match – FC Groningen vs AZ
AZ must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-3 Netherlands Eredivisie defeat against FC Groningen on March 22. In that match, AZ controlled 53% of possession and managed 12 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Groningen | 47% | 6 (4) | 2.49 | 36 |
 AZ | 53% | 12 (8) | 1.72 | 58 |
Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Stats
Key Stats
| Shakhtar Donetsk | AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.64 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 1.27 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shakhtar Donetsk are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while AZ average 2.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Shakhtar Donetsk 17-5
AZ 20-11
What are the odds for this match?
Shakhtar Donetsk to win: @2.45
Draw: @3.3
AZ to win: @2.8