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Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk

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AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar

Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Alkmaar predictions & stats

Top pick AZ Alkmaar 49%, Over 2.5 goals 53%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for UEFA Europa Conference League.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
56%vs19%
Shakhtar Donetsk / AZ Alkmaar
Avg Goals/Game
1.67vs2.19
Combined avg: 3.86
Form
LWDWWvsWWWLD
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
33%vs63%
Shakhtar Donetsk / AZ Alkmaar

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
L
W
D
W
W
Away Team - Form
W
W
W
L
D
17
Points
34
5
Wins
11
2
Draws
1
2
Losses
4
15
Goals For
35
9
Goals Against
14
1.67
Avg Goals For/Game
2.19
4
Goals For 1st Half
15
5
Goals Against 1st Half
5
11
Goals For 2nd Half
20
4
Goals Against 2nd Half
9
3
Clean Sheets
10
1
Failed to Score
3
56%
BTTS %
19%
AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar

All Fixtures (43)

Mar 19
Away
Sparta PrahavsAZ Alkmaar
UEFA Europa Conference League
0 - 4
FT
W
Mar 15
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsHeracles
Eredivisie
4 - 0
FT
W
Mar 12
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsSparta Praha
UEFA Europa Conference League
2 - 1
FT
W
Mar 7
Away
PSV EindhovenvsAZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
2 - 1
FT
L
Mar 1
Away
UtrechtvsAZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
2 - 0
FT
L
Feb 26
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsFC Noah
UEFA Europa Conference League
4 - 0
FT
W
Feb 22
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsSparta Rotterdam
Eredivisie
3 - 1
FT
W
Feb 19
Away
FC NoahvsAZ Alkmaar
UEFA Europa Conference League
1 - 0
FT
L
Feb 14
Away
ExcelsiorvsAZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
1 - 2
FT
W
Feb 8
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsAjax
Eredivisie
1 - 1
FT
D
Jan 31
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsNEC Nijmegen
Eredivisie
1 - 3
FT
L
Jan 25
Away
TelstarvsAZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
0 - 1
FT
W
Jan 21
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsExcelsior
Eredivisie
1 - 1
FT
D
Jan 17
Away
PEC ZwollevsAZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
3 - 1
FT
L
Jan 10
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsFC Volendam
Eredivisie
1 - 0
FT
W
Dec 21
Away
Fortuna SittardvsAZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
4 - 3
FT
L
Dec 18
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsJagiellonia
UEFA Europa Conference League
0 - 0
FT
D
Dec 11
Away
DritavsAZ Alkmaar
UEFA Europa Conference League
0 - 3
FT
W
Dec 7
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsGO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie
2 - 2
FT
D
Nov 30
Away
TwentevsAZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
1 - 0
FT
L
Nov 27
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsShelbourne
UEFA Europa Conference League
2 - 0
FT
W
Nov 23
Away
HeerenveenvsAZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
3 - 1
FT
L
Nov 9
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsPSV Eindhoven
Eredivisie
1 - 5
FT
L
Nov 6
Away
Crystal PalacevsAZ Alkmaar
UEFA Europa Conference League
3 - 1
FT
L
Nov 2
Away
Sparta RotterdamvsAZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
0 - 1
FT
W
Oct 26
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsUtrecht
Eredivisie
4 - 1
FT
W
Oct 23
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsSlovan Bratislava
UEFA Europa Conference League
1 - 0
FT
W
Oct 18
Away
AjaxvsAZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
0 - 2
FT
W
Oct 5
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsTelstar
Eredivisie
2 - 1
FT
W
Oct 2
Away
AEK LarnacavsAZ Alkmaar
UEFA Europa Conference League
4 - 0
FT
L
Sep 28
Away
NEC NijmegenvsAZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
2 - 1
FT
L
Sep 24
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsPEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
2 - 2
FT
D
Sep 21
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsFeyenoord
Eredivisie
3 - 3
FT
D
Sep 14
Away
HeraclesvsAZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
1 - 2
FT
W
Aug 31
Away
NAC BredavsAZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
0 - 1
FT
W
Aug 28
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsLevski Sofia
UEFA Europa Conference League
4 - 1
FT
W
Aug 21
Away
Levski SofiavsAZ Alkmaar
UEFA Europa Conference League
0 - 2
FT
W
Aug 17
Away
FC VolendamvsAZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
2 - 2
FT
D
Aug 14
Away
FC VaduzvsAZ Alkmaar
UEFA Europa Conference League
0 - 1
FT
W
Aug 10
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsGroningen
Eredivisie
4 - 1
FT
W
Aug 7
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsFC Vaduz
UEFA Europa Conference League
3 - 0
FT
W
Jul 31
Home
AZ AlkmaarvsIlves
UEFA Europa Conference League
5 - 0
FT
W
Jul 24
Away
IlvesvsAZ Alkmaar
UEFA Europa Conference League
4 - 3
FT
L
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

66%
Possession %
56%
570
Passes/Game
497
88%
Pass Accuracy %
84%
14.8
Shots/Game
16.8
5.2
Shots on Target/Game
6.6
9
Shots Inside Box/Game
10.9
5.8
Shots Outside Box/Game
5.9
5.6
Corners/Game
5.9
8.4
Fouls/Game
11.9
1.8
Saves/Game
2.3
8.9
Shots per Goal
7.7
3.1
Shots on Target per Goal
3
9
Games with More Possession
12
0
Games with Less Possession
4
1.7
Goals/Game when More Possession
2.3
-
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.8
56%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
67%
0
Points Won (Last 10 min)
4
1
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
0
0
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
0
0
Blown Leads (Led at HT)
0
0
Points Dropped from Winning Position
0
Won After Losing at Some Point
0
Shakhtar DonetskAZ Alkmaar

Playing Style Analysis

Shakhtar Donetsk

A possession-oriented side averaging 66% possession Additionally, They've lost 2 games despite having more possession, indicating struggles converting dominance into results Meanwhile, They build play through patient, accurate passing (570 passes/game, 88% success rate). Their attacking output is impressive: 14.8 shots per game, 5.2 finding the target. They maintain defensive discipline (8.4 fouls/game). They're well-organized defensively (only 1.8 saves required per game).

AZ Alkmaar

They maintain balanced possession (56%) Meanwhile, They've won 3 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball. They've dropped points in 3 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've lost 3 games despite having more possession, indicating struggles converting dominance into results. Their attacking output is impressive: 16.8 shots per game, 6.6 finding the target Additionally, Their chance quality is strong, with 39% of shots hitting the target Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 30 passes per shot). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.3 saves required per game).

Shakhtar Donetsk Half-Time Performance

Shakhtar Donetsk home games half time results

AZ Alkmaar Half-Time Performance

AZ Alkmaar away games half time results

Shakhtar Donetsk vs League Standings

AZ Alkmaar vs League Standings