Shakhtar Donetsk

vs

HNK Rijeka

Preview

Shakhtar Donetsk

• Shakhtar Donetsk are undefeated in 5 matches in all competitions (W2, D3).
• Shakhtar Donetsk average 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 goals conceded per game at home in the Conference League (W1, L1).

Rijeka

• With 8 points from 5 matches, Rijeka are 14th in the group and 4 points behind Shakhtar Donetsk.
• Rijeka have shown quality in their 2 away Conference League games, drawing one and losing one and scoring just once.
• Stjepan Radeljic has 2 assists in 3 appearances in Europe this term.
• Daniel Adu-Adjei has 2 goals in 5 games.

Head-to-Head

• Group stage context: Shakhtar are the team Rijeka must beat to qualify from the 2025-2026 UEFA Conference League - League Stage.
• Shakhtar have been solid rather than spectacular in this group so far, especially at home where their last 2 games have been consecutive draws.
• This has the makings of a chess match between two well-drilled sides with contrasting styles.
• Arda Turan’s Shakhtar favour possession, quick combination play and aggressive counter-pressing.
• Victor Sanchez’s Rijeka play a more structured and patient game with creativity in the half-spaces and a disciplined midfield line.

Key Players

• Kaua Elias - 2 goals in 4 Conference League games for Shakhtar.
• Daniel Adu-Adjei - 2 goals in 5 Conference League matches for Rijeka.
• Stjepan Radeljic - 2 assists in 3 European appearances this term.

Betting Insights

• Both teams are attacking-minded and Rijeka’s place in the competition is on the line, so expect intensity.
• The Both Teams To Score market is priced at 1.77 and looks like the bet to play.
• Match odds: Shakhtar 1.93, Rijeka 4.26.

Prediction

• Expect a competitive game with Shakhtar Donetsk narrowly nicking the result.
• Back Both Teams To Score at 1.77 as the best value play.