Shakhtar Donetsk vs Lech Poznań: can Shakhtar hold on to their advantage?
On Thursday, March 19, we are set for the return leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League Round of 16 clash between Shakhtar Donetsk and Lech Poznań. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CET, and I suggest a betting option for this match.
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Shakhtar Donetsk vs Lech Poznań: match facts and head-to-head
- Shakhtar defeated Lech 3–1 in the first leg.
- Shakhtar have won their last seven matches.
- Shakhtar have scored at least one goal in seven consecutive matches.
- Lech have lost three of their last four matches.
- In 43% of their matches this season, Shakhtar Donetsk have scored in both halves.
- Shakhtar have kept clean sheets in 46% of their matches, Lech Poznań in 23%.
- This season, Shakhtar have not lost a single official match without scoring.
- These teams have met five times: Shakhtar have won four, with one draw.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Lech Poznań: match preview
Shakhtar travelled to Lech Poznań in the first leg and secured a composed and convincing victory. The Donetsk side scored three goals, while their opponents managed just one in reply. As a result, the Ukrainian side hold a two-goal cushion.
Shakhtar delivered a strong League Phase campaign in the UEFA Europa Conference League. They collected 13 points from six matches and finished sixth in the standings, thereby skipping the preliminary knockout round. At the same time, they have been performing impressively in the Ukrainian championship, where they currently sit top of the table with 47 points after 20 rounds, holding a three-point lead over second place.
Lech Poznań currently sit third in the Ekstraklasa standings. After 25 rounds, they have accumulated 41 points, level with two other teams occupying first and second place, making the title race extremely tight. They also featured in the Conference League knockout play-off round, where they defeated KuPS 3–0 on aggregate.
Probable line-ups
- Shakhtar Donetsk: Riznyk; Tobias, Marlon, Azarovi, Henrique; Ocheretko, Pedrinho, Nazaryna; Isaque, Elias, Newerton
- Lech Poznań: Mrozek; Pereira, Monka, Milic, Moutinho; Rodriguez, Kozubal; Bengtsson, Palma; Walemark, Ishak
Prediction
I believe Shakhtar will be able to protect the advantage they earned in the first leg. The team are in a strong position, and my suggestion is to back them to score over 1.5 goals.
