Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar , on the other hand, are in great form and are unbeaten in their last five domestic and European fixtures.
Lech Poznan
- Lech Poznan have a tough task ahead of them on Thursday when they travel to face Shakhtar Donetsk in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League 2025-2026 Round of 16 tie.
- The Polish side trail 3-1 on aggregate after their first ever competitive meeting with the Ukrainian champions last week.
- Lech have been very inconsistent in recent weeks, winning just two of their last five in all competitions, and their defence has been vulnerable, conceding at least two goals in three of those games.
- Lech will need to be in top form to get back into this tie with at least a two-goal win required to force extra time, but with many of their first-team players unavailable through injury, it is difficult to see how they can get the result.
Head-to-Head
Shakhtar won the first leg 3-1 in Poland.
Key Players
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The young Brazilians are a major threat:
- Newerton, Marlon Gomes and Isaque scored all three of the goals in the first leg and look a potent threat again here.
- Kauã Elías will operate behind them while Lassina Traoré brings a physical presence and proven goal threat.
- Mikael Ishak is Lech’s skipper and talisman and their top scorer who will lead the attack.
Betting Insights
- The odds are certainly stacked in favour of the home side here with Shakhtar available at 1.97 and Lech at 3.6.
- Over 2.5 goals is the clear selection here at 1.73 as there will be plenty of attacking football played with both sides chasing European glory.
Prediction
- With a 3-1 aggregate lead and home advantage, Shakhtar will feel that this tie is already won and should be able to lock in another Conference League quarter-final berth.
- Lech will have to be forward thinking as they need the goals, but Shakhtar have more flair, are faster and have more depth to play with.
