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Palace hold the advantage after a 3-1 first-leg win, putting them within touching distance of a first European final appearance this century.
Despite that cushion, the tie is far from over. Palace’s recent domestic setback serves as a reminder that complacency could be costly, while Shakhtar arrive in strong scoring form and will believe they can still turn this around.
Crystal Palace - Shakhtar Donetsk, Thursday, 7:00 pm
Crystal Palace v Shakhtar Donetsk tips
• Both teams to score – 4/5 with Bet365
• Over 2.5 goals – 7/10 with Bet365
• Shakhtar Donetsk to score – 57/100 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Both teams to score
Palace have been solid at home overall, but they’ve shown vulnerability at times, particularly after half-time, where they’ve conceded the majority of their Conference League goals this season.
Shakhtar’s situation further strengthens this pick. With a two-goal deficit to overturn, they’ll have no choice but to attack from the outset.
That approach should create opportunities at both ends. Palace are dangerous at Selhurst Park, while Shakhtar’s need to chase the game makes it likely they’ll get on the scoresheet too.
Tip: Both teams to score @ 4/5
Bet explanation: This bet wins if both Crystal Palace and Shakhtar Donetsk get on the scoresheet.
Over 2.5 goals
Six of Palace’s last seven matches have produced over 2.5 goals as majority of their games have been open recently.
Shakhtar’s matches have been even more goal-heavy, with nine of their last ten games clearing that same line of over 2.5 goals.
Given the aggregate situation, Shakhtar must push forward, while Palace’s strength on the counter makes them well-positioned to exploit space. That combination should produce multiple goals.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are three or more goals in the game between Crystal Palace and Shakhtar Donetsk.
Shakhtar Donetsk to score
Shakhtar Donetsk getting on the scoresheet looks highly probable based on both form and tactical necessity. Their run of scoring in 15 consecutive matches highlights their attacking consistency, and they’ve also been particularly effective in the second half of games.
Palace’s tendency to concede after the break aligns with Shakhtar’s strengths, with the visitors scoring 16 of their 20 Conference League goals this season after half-time. That suggests they remain dangerous even if the game is tight early on.
With Shakhtar needing at least two goals to have any chance of progressing, they will commit players forward and take risks. That should eventually create openings, making them a strong pick to score at least once.
Tip: Shakhtar Donetsk to score @ 57/100
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Shakhtar Donetsk scores at least once against Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk odds
• Crystal Palace – 57/100 with Bet365
• Draw – 333/100 with Bet365
• Shakhtar Donetsk – 19/4 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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