Our Shakhtar Donetsk vs HNK Rijeka Prediction: 1-0
Shakhtar Donetsk vs HNK Rijeka in the UEFA Conference League is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday December 18, 2025. A tight contest is expected, but Shakhtar Donetsk’s home advantage could see them secure a 1-0 win over HNK Rijeka.
This Shakhtar Donetsk vs HNK Rijeka 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 – Obolon Kyiv vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Determined to maintain their recent success, Shakhtar Donetsk must win following their 6-0 Ukraine Vyscha Liga victory against Obolon Kyiv on November 22. In that match, Shakhtar Donetsk controlled 73% of possession and managed 17 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Obolon Kyiv | 27% | 0 (1) | - | 21 |
 Shakhtar Donetsk | 73% | 0 (17) | - | 80 |
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs Hajduk Split
HNK Rijeka must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 5-0 Croatia HNL victory over Hajduk Split in their last outing. In that match, HNK Rijeka saw 31% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HNK Rijeka | 31% | 0 (7) | - | 58 |
 Hajduk Split | 69% | 0 (2) | - | 57 |
Shakhtar Donetsk vs HNK Rijeka Stats
Key Stats
| Shakhtar Donetsk | HNK Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.91 | Attacking Strength | 0.43 |
| 0.85 | Defence Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.8 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shakhtar Donetsk are averaging 2.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while HNK Rijeka average 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.