Thursday, 16th Apr 2026 • UEFA Conference League
AZ Alkmaar
2-2
Shakhtar Donetsk
Pick
Over 1.5
Odds
1.19
Confidence (100%)
Home Form
W
L
W
L
W
Away Form
D
W
W
L
W
HEAD TO HEAD
09.04.26 (Conf. League) Shakhtar Donetsk
AZ Alkmaar
3
0
08.07.23 (Club Friendly) AZ Alkmaar
Shakhtar Donetsk
3
3
16.03.05 (UEFA Cup) AZ Alkmaar
Shakhtar Donetsk
2
1
10.03.05 (UEFA Cup) Shakhtar Donetsk
AZ Alkmaar
1
3
RECENT RESULTS
AZ Alkmaar
12.04.26 (Eredivisie) AZ Alkmaar
Heerenveen –
3
0
W
09.04.26 (Conf. League) Shakhtar Donetsk
AZ Alkmaar –
3
0
L
04.04.26 (Eredivisie) AZ Alkmaar
Sittard –
2
0
W
22.03.26 (Eredivisie) Groningen
AZ Alkmaar –
3
0
L
19.03.26 (Conf. League) Sparta Prague
AZ Alkmaar –
0
4
W
15.03.26 (Eredivisie) AZ Alkmaar
Heracles –
4
0
W
12.03.26 (Conf. League) AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Prague –
2
1
W
07.03.26 (Eredivisie) PSV
AZ Alkmaar –
2
1
L
04.03.26 (KNVB Cup) AZ Alkmaar
Telstar –
2
1
W
01.03.26 (Eredivisie) Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar –
2
0
L
Shakhtar Donetsk
13.04.26 (Premier League) LNZ Cherkasy
Shakhtar Donetsk –
2
2
D
09.04.26 (Conf. League) Shakhtar Donetsk
AZ Alkmaar –
3
0
W
05.04.26 (Premier League) Shakhtar Donetsk
Rukh Lviv –
3
0
W
19.03.26 (Conf. League) Shakhtar Donetsk
Lech Poznan –
1
2
L
15.03.26 (Premier League) Shakhtar Donetsk
Metalist 1925 –
1
0
W
12.03.26 (Conf. League) Lech Poznan
Shakhtar Donetsk –
1
3
W
06.03.26 (Premier League) Oleksandriya
Shakhtar Donetsk –
0
1
W
27.02.26 (Premier League) Shakhtar Donetsk
Veres-Rivne –
1
0
W
22.02.26 (Premier League) Shakhtar Donetsk
Karpaty Lviv –
3
0
W
13.02.26 (Club Friendly) Rustavi
Shakhtar Donetsk –
0
3
W

Analysis

Picking the right bets demands a strict focus on daily data, making this UEFA Conference League match a prime target for smart punters looking for an edge. The approach is simple: ignore the noise from the fans and let the numbers guide the wager. The home side’s baseline is defined by their season form, which sets the initial odds.

Yet, the real info is found in the short term. Analyzing their last few games strips away any illusions, showing exactly how they are performing offensively and defensively right now. On the flip side, the visiting team presents a contrasting challenge that we have to figure out.

We must carefully weigh their broader form against the tactical shifts evident in their recent games to determine their actual market value today. Beyond current form, historical clashes offer vital clues that we cannot ignore. The head-to-head data shines a light on mental blocks and style clashes that standard models simply miss.

Merging this historical context with today’s form makes the outcome highly predictable. Weighing all these elements highlights the most logical bet to make. We are backing Over 1.5 as our standout selection, capitalizing heavily on the current @1.19 odds.

With the pre-match analysis complete, all eyes turn to the pitch. The eventual final score will definitively prove if our data read was correct. Review our other daily selections before you bet.