AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk Tips & Predictions – Goals Expected in the Conference League
AZ Alkmaar's formidable home performance continues with seven consecutive wins and 20 goals scored in these matches. They prepare to face Shakhtar Donetsk, a side known for its dangerous attacking trio, suggesting an imminent high-scoring encounter. Both teams are in excellent form and look forward to a thrilling showdown. The key recommendation for fans and analysts is to expect a dynamic and offensive game, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths in attack.
- AZ Alkmaar are very efficient when playing at home
- We are predicting at least three goals on Thursday
- Check our preview for AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk below
AZ Alkmaar haven’t failed to score at home since mid-December, and they showed their attacking quality in the previous round against Sparta Prague. I don’t expect them to keep a clean sheet against Shakhtar’s dangerous front line, so goals should be on the cards on Thursday.
Key Stats
- AZ Alkmaar have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches.
- AZ Alkmaar have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Shakhtar Donetsk.
- Shakhtar Donetsk have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches.
Three Previous H2H Meetings
Last week’s clash in Poland was 3rd head to head clash between these sides. AZ Alkmaar have a 2-1 advantage in terms of victories.
AZ Scoring for Fun at Home
AZ Alkmaar’s Troy Parrott had a huge chance to make last week’s loss to Shakhtar less convincing but missed an open shot, so now they have to chase a three goal deficit.
The Cheese Farmers were one of the most convincing sides in the previous playoff round, crushing Sparta Prague 6-1 on aggregate, Parrott being the hero with three goals and one assist.
They also picked up good form in the Eredivisie recently, claiming back to back home victories against Fortuna Sittard 2-0 and Heerenveen 3-0, Sven Mijnans scoring three times in these encounters.
Shakhtar Close to Semifinals
Shakhtar Donetsk won the first leg against AZ Alkmaar 3-0 last week on a neutral court even though they didn’t create a lot of chances, ending the match with 0.71-0.49 xG and 12-9 shots.
They played two intense matches against Lech Poznan in the previous Conference League playoff round. Shakhtar won the first tie in Poland 3-1 while barely advancing after losing the second match 2-1 thanks to Joao Moutinho’s own goal in second half.
The Miners are currently second in the Ukrainian Premier League, collecting the same number of points as the leaders LNZ Cherkasy. They faced this team last weekend, settling for a 2-2 draw.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
AZ Alkmaar (4-2-3-1): Jeroen Zoet, Mees Dijkstra, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Dani De Wit, Jordy Clasie, Kees Smit, Victor Jensen, Sven Mijnans, Myron Daal, Troy Parrott
AZ can't count on three players due to injuries, Peer Koopmeinters, Denso Kasius and Jizz Hornkamp.
Shakhtar Donetsk (4-1-4-1): Dmytro Riznyk, Vinicius Tobias, Valeriy Bondar, Mykola Matviienko, Pedro Henrique, Oleh Ocheretko, Alisson, Pedrinho, Artem Bondarenko, Newerton, Kevin Elias
Isaque Silva suffered a concussion in the first tie and joined Marlon Gomes, Dmytro Kryskiv and Eguinaldo on the injury list.
Verdict
AZ Alkmaar have won their last seven games at home while scoring 20 goals in these encounters. Shakhtar Donetsk are a dangerous side with dangerous attacking trio, so all signs are pointing at another high-scoring affair.
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