Tip WON  ·  AZ Alkmaar 2-2 Shakhtar Donetsk
🏆 UEFA Conference League 📅 Thursday, 16th April 2026
AZ
AZ Alkmaar
W L W L W
2-2
VS
SHA
Shakhtar Donetsk
D W W L W
Today's Top Prediction
Recommended Selection
Over 1.5
We're backing over 1.5 goals in this fixture.
Odds
1.19
~100% implied
Confidence
95%
Strong Pick
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Supporting Bets
★ Main Over 1.5 — over 1.5 goals @1.19
Goals Over 2.5 75%
Goals Over 1.5 85%
Both Teams To Score BTTS — No 70%
Shakhtar Donetsk Clean Sheet Away CS 70%
H2H Over 2.5 100%

Supporting bets are derived from form data and are secondary to the main selection. All tips carry risk.

Bettor Intelligence
📊 Value Assessment
+16%
edge
Value Bet
The market prices this at 84% but our model gives it 100%. That's a +16% edge — statistically meaningful.
💰 Kelly Criterion
Strategy% of bankrolle.g. $1,000
Full Kelly 100% $1,000.00
Half Kelly 50% $500.00
Quarter Kelly 25% $250.00
Most professionals use Half or Quarter Kelly to manage variance. Full Kelly maximises expected growth but carries higher drawdown risk.
Form Streak Tracker
AZ Alkmaar
W L W L W W W L W L
〰 Mixed 1 in a row
Momentum 60%
Shakhtar Donetsk
D W W L W W W W W W
🔥 Hot 6 in a row
Momentum 100%
⚔ Head to Head
AZ Alkmaar2W
Draw1
Shakhtar Donetsk1W
Supports Tip Over 1.5 goals in 100% of H2H meetings (avg 4).
📈 Recent Form
AZ Alkmaar wins6/10
Shakhtar Donetsk wins8/10
Goals per game2.8
H2H avg goals4
Supports Tip Over 1.5 goals in 85% of recent games.
6-0-4
AZ Alkmaar form
8-1-1
Shakhtar Donetsk form
75%
H2H BTTS rate
4
H2H avg goals
Team Form Ratings
AZ Alkmaar
Overall
6.0
Scoring
6.0
Defence
6.0
Shakhtar Donetsk
Overall
8.3
Scoring
7.0
Defence
8.3
Key Analytics
AZ Alkmaar
1.8
Goals
scored/game
1.2
Goals
conceded/game
40%
Clean
sheets
Shakhtar Donetsk
2.1
Goals
scored/game
0.5
Goals
conceded/game
70%
Clean
sheets
Combination Markets

Derived from form data. Highlighted row = highest probability in each group.

Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 12%
Home Win & BTTS No 29%
Draw & BTTS Yes 1%
Draw & BTTS No 2%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 17%
Away Win & BTTS No 39%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 31%
Home Win & Under 2.5 10%
Draw & Over 2.5 2%
Draw & Under 2.5 1%
Away Win & Over 2.5 42%
Away Win & Under 2.5 14%
Match History
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
Expert Analysis

On Thursday, 16th April 2026, AZ Alkmaar host Shakhtar Donetsk in UEFA Conference League. Our analysis points to over 1.5 goals as the standout bet.

AZ Alkmaar come into this showing mixed form, with 6 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses from their last 10 matches. They average 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game.

Shakhtar Donetsk are travelling well — 8W 1D 1L in 10 games, scoring 2.1 and conceding 0.5 per match.

Historically, AZ Alkmaar have won 2 of the last 4 meetings against Shakhtar Donetsk, who have taken 1 victories, with 1 draws. Both teams scored in 75% of those games, averaging 4 goals.

With all factors considered, over 1.5 goals at 1.19 represents the strongest value angle in this fixture. Confirm team news before placing.


You cannot just guess and hope to beat the bookies in this UEFA Conference League clash; it takes real research. Finding a reliable bet means completely trusting the stats and ignoring whatever the media hype is trying to sell you today. We always start our breakdown with the home side.

Sure, their overall season record matters for the baseline odds, but we care way more about their recent games. That recent stretch shows us if they are actually scoring goals easily or leaking them at the back right now. On the other side of the pitch, the away team needs the exact same treatment.

Are they hitting a rough patch, or are they quietly finding their best form? We compare their whole season to their last few outings to find the real answer. Plus, looking at how these two teams matched up in the past is a massive deal. Those older games often highlight mental blocks or clashing playing styles that normal betting models completely miss.

When you mix that history with current form, the winning choice becomes incredibly obvious. We highly recommend going with Over 1.5, which offers fantastic value at @1.19. As soon as the whistle blows, our job is done and we just watch the game play out.

The final score will show if our numbers were on point. Take a look at our other daily predictions to keep winning.

Match Intelligence FAQ
What is the best bet for AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Our top pick is Over 1.5 — over 1.5 goals at around 1.19. Confidence: 95%.
What is AZ Alkmaar's recent form?
AZ Alkmaar have won 6, drawn 0 and lost 4 of their last 10 — decent form.
How has Shakhtar Donetsk been performing?
Shakhtar Donetsk: 8W 1D 1L from 10 games — very good form.
What is the H2H record?
AZ Alkmaar 2 wins vs Shakhtar Donetsk's 1, with 1 draws in 4 meetings. Avg 4 goals.
How many goals are expected?
Recent matches involving these sides average 2.8 goals. H2H BTTS rate: 75%.
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