Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ilves Prediction – European League
Check out the best predictions for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ilves
Here you find the best prediction of Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ilves in the European League, alongside match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent records and key statistics from prior games to provide the best prediction for this match between Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ilves.
![]() Shakhtar Donetsk |
| ![]() Ilves |
Betting tip and prediction for this match between Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ilves
The best prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ilves
Shakhtar Donetsk to win at half-time
Match preview: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ilves
Team analysis: Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk approaches this European League match following their triumph in the 2024/25 Ukraine Cup. The Ukrainian side typically employs a 4-3-3 formation, prioritising quick transitions and wing plays. In this setup, the front three are expected to be Pedrinho, Lassin Traoré, and Kevin. Midfield duties will likely fall to Marlon Gomes, Georgiy Sudakov, and Artem Bondarenko. Coach Arda Turan may face challenges with injuries to Dmytro Kryskiv, Danylo Udod, and Diego Arroyo, all of whom are currently sidelined.
Team analysis: Ilves
Ilves enters this European League encounter after securing second place in the 2024 Finnish Championship. The visiting club typically operates in a 3-4-3 formation, favouring rapid transitions and attacks through the wings. Their attacking trio is likely to comprise Roope Riski, Temu Hytonen, and Adeleke Adkyemi, while Oivo Jukkola, Kalle Wallius, Anton Popovitch, and Joona Veteli may populate the midfield. Coach Joonas Rantanen looks set to have a full squad available for this match.
The best prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ilves
Shakhtar Donetsk to win at half-time