Conference League· Semi-finals· Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace
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Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday, 7 May 2026 · Kick-off
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More Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Crystal Palace +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| 1XCrystal Palace or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Shakhtar Donetsk +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 66% | 1.52 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 62% | 1.60 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 60% | 1.67 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 58% | 1.72 | - |
| X2Shakhtar Donetsk or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Crystal Palace to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 42% | 2.38 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 40% | 2.49 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 38% | 2.67 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Crystal Palace -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 34% | 2.92 | - |
| 2Shakhtar Donetsk to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Shakhtar Donetsk -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.68 | - |
Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk preview & analysis
Match preview
Crystal Palace host Shakhtar Donetsk in the Conference League (Semi-finals) at Selhurst Park on Thursday, 7 May 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 1 meeting between these sides, Crystal Palace have won 1, Shakhtar Donetsk have won 0 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 4.0 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Crystal Palace narrow favourites: Crystal Palace 44%, draw 38%, Shakhtar Donetsk 18%. We expect around 3.1 goals (2.0 - 1.1 in expected goals), with 60% for over 2.5 and 58% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Conference League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Strasbourg | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 16 |
| 2 |  Raków Częstochowa | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +7 | 14 |
| 3 |  AEK Athens FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 13 |
| 4 |  Sparta Praha | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 13 |
| 5 |  Rayo Vallecano | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 13 |
| 6 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| 7 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| 8 |  AEK Larnaca | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +6 | 12 |
| 9 |  Lausanne | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 10 |
| 11 |  Lech Poznan | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 10 |
| 12 |  Samsunspor | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 10 |
Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
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Crystal Palace are favourites. Our model gives Crystal Palace a 44% chance of winning, Shakhtar Donetsk 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
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We rate both teams to score at 58%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk kick off?
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Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Thursday, 7 May 2026 at Selhurst Park, London.
