Shakhtar Donetsk
Crystal Palace
Apr 30 20:00
0h 27m 2s
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Shakhtar Donetsk host Crystal Palace in the Conference League semi-final first leg at the Henryk Reyman Municipal Stadium in Kraków. Shakhtar, the 2009 UEFA Cup winners, face a Palace side that has already proven its mettle against elite Italian opposition.
Predictions & Tips
Form Guide
Shakhtar Donetsk
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Arda Turan's side is currently one of the most technically gifted in the UECL, relying on a strong Brazilian core. Unbeaten in their past seven games, they are peaking at the right time. They reached the semi-finals by dispatching AZ Alkmaar 5-2 on aggregate and have just won three league games in a tight six-day window. Playing in Kraków, they have adapted well to their temporary Polish base.
Crystal Palace
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Oliver Glasner's Palace feature the tournament's top remaining scorer in Ismaïla Sarr, who has seven goals to his name. With Jean-Philippe Mateta back to fitness, their attack is multi-dimensional. Their quarter-final victory over Fiorentina demonstrated immense character under pressure. Playing at a neutral venue in Poland may diminish the usual home disadvantage they would face in a true away leg.
Prediction
Crystal Palace’s form over their continental commitments so far tips the scales of this encounter in the side's favour.
What are the best odds for the game?
Shakhtar are given 3.75 odds to win at home, while Crystal Palace are pegged at 2.10 for the away win. A draw is staged at 3.35 odds.
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