Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Alkmaar: Conference League Preview

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Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Alkmaar: Conference League Preview

Generated 8 April 2026 at 07:01

The Verdict

The xG doesn't fully support the market — AZ Alkmaar actually create more (1.9 xG/game) than Shakhtar Donetsk (1.22). AZ Alkmaar at 2.79 could offer value. With 34 bookmakers unable to separate these two, the draw at 3.60 (28% implied) deserves serious consideration.

Best bet: AZ Alkmaar to win at 2.79

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Thursday 9 April at 19:00 | Conference League

Shakhtar Donetsk sit 6th in the Conference League on 13 points. Their visitors AZ Alkmaar are 14th on 10. Shakhtar Donetsk's recent form reads DWWWL. AZ Alkmaar come in with DWWLW.

Season Numbers

MetricShakhtar DonetskAZ Alkmaar
Position6th14th
Points1310
Record4W 1D 1L3W 1D 2L
Goals Scored10 (1.7/game)7 (1.2/game)
Goals Conceded5 (0.8/game)7 (1.2/game)
Goal Difference+5+0
xG9.8 (1.22/game)19 (1.9/game)
xGA8.2 (1.03/game)10.3 (1.03/game)
FormDWWWLDWWLW

The Odds

OutcomeConsensusImplied ProbPinnacleSharp (90th pct)
Shakhtar Donetsk Win2.7536%2.7539%
Draw3.6028%3.6028%
AZ Alkmaar Win2.7936%2.7937%

Based on 34 bookmakers. Agreement: 56% lean toward Shakhtar Donetsk.

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