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

This is going to be the first-ever confrontation between these clubs.

Shakhtar Donetsk are now going to take on Crystal Palace for their first-leg semifinal fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League. This is going to be an interesting outing, taking place at the Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana.

The Arda Turan-led side have performed well in their last three matches. They have come up with back-to-back wins and will be looking to use this momentum to their advantage. The Miners are going to be at home for their upcoming game and must use it to their advantage.

Shakhtar Donetsk took down AZ Alkmaar in their previous stage of the European competition. Their performance in the home leg was good and in the second leg, it was enough to get through.

Oliver Glasner’s men can be under pressure for their next matchup. They have not performed upto the mark in their last three games, making the upcoming outing a tough one for them.

Crystal Palace were outplayed by Liverpool in their Premier League contest. The Eagles have performed decently in their European campaign. They did well enough to knock out Fiorentina and secure a spot in the UEFA Conference League semifinal.

Kick-off:

• Location: Krakow, Poland
• Stadium: Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana
• Date: Friday, May 1
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 AM IST (Thursday, April 30; 07:00 PM GMT/ 02:00 PM ET/ 11:00 AM PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

A European semi-final awaits on Thursday 😍 pic.twitter.com/5b3uutTpuq

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) April 27, 2026

Form:

Shakhtar: D-D-W-W-W

Palace: W-W-L-D-L

Players to Watch

Alisson Santana (Shakhtar Donetsk)

Alisson Santana has scored in both of his last two games of the European competition. In the ongoing campaign, he has scored three goals and will be looking to step up his game to add more to his tally. The 20-year-old is going to lead the attack from the right for Shakhtar Donetsk.

Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace)

Ismaila Sarr is going to be one of the main men in the squad for Crystal Palace. Having scored seven goals in 10 games, the 28-year-old is the top goal scorer for the Eagles in the UEFA Conference League this season. Sarr can score goals and is also good at establishing control in the midfield.

Match Facts

• Shakhtar Donetsk are unbeaten in their last seven matches.
• Crystal Palace are winless in their last three fixtures.
• These clubs are going to take on one another for the first time.

Shakhtar vs Crystal Palace: Betting Tips and Odds

• Crystal Palace to win @21/20 AK Bets
• Ismaila Sarr to score @23/10 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @3/11 Unibet

Injury and Team News

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

Evann Guessand, Edward Nketiah and Cheick Oumar Doucoure are not going to be available for Crystal Palace. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Shakhtar Donetsk won: 0

Crystal Palace won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Riznyk (GK); Augusto, Bondar, Matviyenko, Pedrinho; Nazaryna; Santana, Ocheretko, Isaque, Newertton; Elias

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

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

Match Prediction

Shakhtar Donetsk has shown good efforts in their last seven outings and will be eager to carry their momentum forward at the Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, Crystal Palace are going to face a tough contest.

The Eagles might get to secure a win in their upcoming UEFA Conference League clash.

Prediction: Shakhtar 1-2 Palace

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

USA: Paramount+, DAZN, TUDN

Nigeria: SuperSport

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