The upcoming match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Crystal Palace on April 30, 2026, in Krakow, Poland, is critical for both teams. Crystal Palace aims for a trophy in their first European season, while Shakhtar Donetsk confronts challenges due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Shakhtar Donetsk currently leads the Ukrainian Premier League. They have played against English teams 18 times, winning five matches and losing nine. Their last match ended in a 2-2 draw against LNZ.
Crystal Palace sits at 13th place in the Premier League and recently suffered a 3-1 loss to Liverpool. Oliver Glasner manages the team, which has struggled to find consistency this season.
Key player statistics:
- Ismaila Sarr has scored seven goals in the Europa Conference League this season.
- Shakhtar’s predicted score is 1, while Crystal Palace’s is 2.
- Crystal Palace is favored to win according to betting odds.
The match’s location reflects the ongoing conflict affecting Shakhtar’s home games. This situation creates a major disadvantage for them in European competition, as they must adapt to playing away from home.
Predicted lineups:
Shakhtar Donetsk: Riznyk, Tobias, Bondar, Matviyenko, Pedrinho and Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Sarr.
The match will be shown exclusively live on TNT Sports 2 in the UK. Both teams are eager to perform well under these circumstances. The outcome could significantly impact their respective campaigns.