Crystal Palace Take On Shakhtar Donetsk In The Conference League Semi-Final
Synerise Arena Krakow | Conference League Semi-Final First-Leg | Thursday April 30 | 8pm
BetVictor News brings you the in-depth Shakhtar vs Crystal Palace match preview – including score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more ahead of Thursday’s Conference League semi-final first-leg clash in Krakow.
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Shakhtar Vs Crystal Palace Preview
After their hugely successful 2024-25 campaign which delivered a maiden FA Cup and a record points tally in the Premier League, Oliver Glasner is looking to bow out with a bang. The next Crystal Palace manager odds market has seen Thomas Frank and Robbie Keane installed as the joint-favourites to replace the Austrian who will quit this summer.
However, Glasner is hoping to add one more string to his already impressive looking bow before the end of the campaign. If he can deliver a first European final – and even go on to win it – the south Londoners will need to make plans to erect a statue of him outside of Selhurst Park.
But before Glasner and supporters can dream of such an outcome, there’s the small task of navigating their way past Shakhtar Donetsk. The Ukrainians will take on the Conference League favourites knowing that they are primed for just their second ever European success.
The Miners won the 2008-09 Europa League and enter the semi-final full of confidence. The Ukrainian Premier League is almost secured and they are undefeated in their last seven across all competitions. Arda Turan’s side have won their last three on the bounce, too.
Shakhtar Vs Crystal Palace H2H Record
Unsurprisingly, this will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides. The Shakhtar vs Crystal Palace odds favour an away win but the Ukrainians have won five of their nine games at home against English sides.
Which is something to bear in mind when it comes to Conference League betting on BetVictor’s Shakhtar vs Crystal Palace betting markets. As for the south Londoners, they have beaten Dynamo Kiev in this competition already this season. That was their one and only game against a Ukrainian side.
Shakhtar Vs Crystal Palace Team News
Valeriy Bondar, Vinicius Tobias, Pedro Henrique, and Yegor Nazaryna are all in line to start having taken a breather for the weekend victory over Kudrivka. Dmytro Kryskiv is also pushing to start having recently returned from injury.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace will have to make do without Evann Guessand, Eddie Nketiah and Cheick Doucoure. Tyrick Mitchell will also need to be assessed after struggling with an achilles problem. Jean-Philippe Mateta is likely to start up top.
Shakhtar’s last six in all comps:
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Crystal Palace’s last six in all comps:
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Shakhtar Vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineups
Shakhtar predicted lineup:
Riznyk; Tobias, Bondar, Matviienko, Henrique; Ocheretko, Nazaryna, Isaque; Alisson, K. Elias, Newerton
Crystal Palace predicted lineup:
Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Canvot; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Sosa; Sarr, Pino; Mateta
Shakhtar Vs Crystal Palace TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Shakhtar vs Crystal Palace is available to watch live in the UK on TNT Sports 2. Live streaming is available via the HBO Max app or a HBO Max sports pass (no contract sign-up required) Furthermore, viewers can also tune in via Sky Go and Virgin TV Go with a TNT Sports add-on. Coverage will begin at 7pm ahead of a 8pm kick-off. For those looking to tune in via radio, BBC Radio London (via Palace TV+) will have you covered.
*A valid TV license and TNT Sports subscription is required to watch live in the UK
Shakhtar Vs Crystal Palace Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Shakhtar are unbeaten in their last seven games across all competitions
- Five of Crystal Palace’s six Conference League wins have been by 2+ goals
- This will be the first ever meeting between Shakhtar and Crystal Palace
Top Betting Angles for Shakhtar vs Crystal Palace
Over 2.5 goals: Seven of Shakhtar’s ten Conference League games this season produced over 2.5 goals. Has also come in for Crystal Palace’s last three UECL games. Is currently available at 11/10.
Bet builder boost: Crystal Palace to win, Jean-Philippe Mateta to score anytime and Palace most corners. Was 21/4, now 13/2.
Anytime goalscorer: Jean-Philippe Mateta (13/10), Ismaila Sarr (17/10), Kaua Elias (11/4) and Newerton (18/5) are strong considerations
Shakhtar Vs Crystal Palace Prediction
On paper, it’s an even match-up but we feel that Crystal Palace will just about edge it in Poland. Shakhtar have been strong at home this term but they have fallen victim to Legia Warsaw and Lech Poznan at the Synerise Arena Krakow in the Conference League this term.
And although Palace’s away form has been questionable, their Premier League experience and the shrewdness of Oliver Glasner should help steer them to a fine win.
Prediction: Shakhtar 1-2 Crystal Palace (7/1)
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