Hamrun Spartans FC (Home)
- Hamrun Spartans FC will look to build on the legacy of a group stage appearance in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday, and our Hamrun Spartans FC vs Shakhtar Donetsk betting tips indicate that their energetic style could trouble the favorites.
- Giacomo Modica’s men are in a rich vein of form, winning four of their last five and entering this clash on the back of a two-game win streak, and the high-tempo, Zeman-esque style he has introduced to the team is certainly working for the Reds.
- The approach is simple but effective: get men behind the ball and press with intensity and suffocate the opposition in their own half while they play a direct, vertical game to get to the opposition’s goal as quickly as possible.
Shakhtar Donetsk (Away)
- Shakhtar Donetsk are undefeated in 5 matches (W3, D2), but have tied their last two in all competitions.
- Shakhtar Donetsk have an entirely different approach to the game and with a much bigger European pedigree, they will be looking to impose themselves on the home side on Thursday and control the game, which influences this Hamrun Spartans FC vs Shakhtar Donetsk betting tips strongly.
- Arda Turan has transformed the Donetsk-based team into a possession-based unit that can play patient soccer when required and change gears at a moment’s notice.
- Kaua Elias is the danger man for Shakhtar in the forward line, netting twice in three games in the Conference League, but the real strength of Shakhtar’s team is their ability to share the goals around and find a solution, no matter the scenario.
- They have averaged 2.5 goals per away game in the Conference League so far and should have enough quality to trouble the home defence.
Key Players
- Ante Coric is the team’s main goal threat in the Conference League, netting once in four games so far, but Jovan Cadjenovic is the main spark in the middle of the field and has registered one assist in four Conference League matches.
- Kaua Elias is the danger man for Shakhtar in the forward line, netting twice in three games in the Conference League, but the real strength of Shakhtar’s team is their ability to share the goals around and find a solution, no matter the scenario.
Betting Insights
The Over 2.5 goals market at 1.64 seems very appealing considering Shakhtar’s prolific away scoring record and Hamrun’s direct style of play, but the correct score prediction which will be taken is for a 2-1 Donetsk win . This Hamrun Spartans FC vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction is supported by the key facts presented in our analysis.
Prediction
- This will be an interesting matchup between two different styles of play and Shakhtar Donetsk’s superior quality and superior squad will ultimately be the deciding factor, making the Hamrun Spartans FC vs Shakhtar Donetsk betting tips lean towards an away victory.
- Shakhtar have a strong away record in the Conference League and have an abundance of quality at their disposal, and as the more patient team, they can take advantage of the transition game and pick off the hosts in key moments.
