Preview: Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction, odds, where to watch, time | UEFA Conference League 2025-26 semi-final second leg

This will be the second-ever confrontation between these clubs.

Crystal Palace are all set to host Shakhtar Donetsk for their second-leg semifinal contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League. Selhurst Park is going to witness this high-stakes outing.

The Eagles will now be at home, and it is surely going to make things easier for them. They secured a 3-1 win in the first leg. With a two-goal advantage, Oliver Glasner’s men will be eager to control the game from the start.

Crystal Palace are coming in after facing a dominating 0-3 loss at the hands of Bournemouth in their Premier League contest. It was an underwhelming performance by them. They have a chance to secure a spot in the UEFA Conference League final, and with the advantage the Eagles have, they are likely to have a slight edge.

Shakhtar Donetsk have been performing well in their domestic fixtures, but their performance at home in their previous European fixture was on the poor side. They are down by two goals. To make a comeback, the Arda Turan-led side need to come up with a better strategy.

The Miners will now be away from home. It is going to keep them under a lot of pressure.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Selhurst Park
• Date: Friday, May 8
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 AM IST (Thursday, May 7; 07:00 PM GMT/ 02:00 PM ET/ 11:00 AM PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Time to make history. pic.twitter.com/yop3Il43d1

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) May 4, 2026

Form:

Palace: L-D-L-W-L

Shakhtar: W-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Ismaïla Sarr (Crystal Palace)

Ismaïla Sarr continues to perform well in the UEFA Conference League for Crystal Palace. He was one of the goal scorers in the first leg and now has eight goals in 12 games of the European competition this season. The 28-year-old is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Alisson Santana (Shakhtar Donetsk)

Alisson Santana will be looking to step up his game. Shakhtar Donetsk are down by two goals now, and a top performance is needed by the 20-year-old. He has scored three goals in the Conference League this season.

Santana will lead the attack from the left flank for the visitors. He must also look to create plays for his fellow teammates in the final third.

Match Facts

• Crystal Palace have only managed one win in their last five attempts.
• Shakhtar Donetsk have four wins in their last five games.
• The only confrontation between these clubs ended in favour of the Eagles.

Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar: Betting Tips and Odds

• Crystal Palace to win @4/7 BetFred
• Ismaïla Sarr to score @19/10 BetMGM
• Goals over 3.5 @21/10 10bet

Injury and Team News

Edward Nketiah, Evann Guessand, Cheick Oumar Doucoure and Chadi Riad are not going to be in action for Crystal Palace till mid May or June 2026 due to their injuries. Will Hughes might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Shakhtar Donetsk will have all their squad members fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Crystal Palace won: 1

Shakhtar won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Canvot; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, Pino

Shakhtar Donetsk predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Riznyk (GK); Augusto, Bondar, Matviyenko, Pedro; Ocheretko; Santana, Pedrinho, Gomes, Eguinaldo; Elias

Match Prediction

Crystal Palace have a two-goal advantage and will be at Selhurst Park. This will keep them confident. Meanwhile, Shakhtar Donetsk have a mountain to climb.

The Eagles are likely to cruise past the Miners in their upcoming UEFA Conference League semifinal.

Prediction: Palace 3-1 Shakhtar (6-2)

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

USA: Paramount+, DAZN, TUDN

Nigeria: SuperSport

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