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The predicted suggestion for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ilves, on 10 July 2025, is for Shakhtar to win at half-time.

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The Shakhtar vs Ilves match on 10 July 2025 will take place in Ljubljana, at Stadion Stožice.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ilves Prediction – European League

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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

10 July 2025 – 18::00
European League
2025/2026
Qualification Round 1 – Round 1

Ilves

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ilves

The best prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ilves in the European League is for Shakhtar Donetsk to win at half-time. The home side boasts superior individual talent and will have the added advantage of a supportive crowd, even though the match is being played at a neutral venue, Stadion Stožice in Ljubljana. Thus, it’s anticipated that the Ukrainians will assert their dominance and secure a lead by half-time.

The best prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ilves

Shakhtar Donetsk to win at half-time

Match preview: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Ilves

Shakhtar Donetsk and Ilves will clash at Stadion Stožice for the European League (Qualification Round 1). According to our data, there are no recent matches between the two teams. The home advantage may play a significant role, as Ilves has shown notable discrepancies in their home and away performances.

Team analysis: Shakhtar Donetsk

The home team is set to make their debut in this edition of the European League with aspirations of securing a positive outcome, particularly benefitting from the Casa Factor. This is a team that isn’t heavily reliant on home support, showcasing similar results both at home and away: the last 30 matches reveal 7 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses away, with 25 goals scored and 11 conceded, contrasted with 9 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses at home, scoring 34 goals and conceding 16. In their recent Premier League outing, they were held to a draw against Rukh Vynnyky (1‑1). In the last 10 home matches, Shakhtar has recorded 6 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, consistently finding the net in 8 of those games.

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

The visiting team plays their first European League match with ambitions of achieving a positive result away from home. They have demonstrated stronger performances at their home ground, with their last 30 games showing 7 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses in away matches, contrasted with 11 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses at home. They come into this match after a 1-1 draw against SJK. Over their last 10 matches across competitions, Ilves secured 5 victories, 1 draw, and 4 losses. They have scored in 8 of the last 10 fixtures, yet have not managed to recover from conceding first, having done so in 6 out of 15 games.

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.