Shakhtar vs Breidablik. H2H, prediction and probable line-ups — November 6, 2025
On Thursday, November 6, in the third round of the Conference League, Shakhtar Donetsk will take on Iceland's Breidablik. For a closer look at the teams and a prediction for this clash, read on.
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Match preview
Shakhtar have looked like a team with serious attacking firepower and impressive stats in the 2025/26 season: in the Ukrainian Premier League, they average 2 goals per game and are leading the table after 11 rounds, having collected 24 points. In the Conference League, the Ukrainian side have picked up three points so far: they beat Aberdeen in the opening round but lost to Legia in the second. All this while facing a tough situation: being forced to play away from their home ground in Donetsk, with logistics affecting their performance. Still, their European ambitions are clear—they’re out to show their quality and advance to the next round.
Shakhtar are a side that loves to dictate play: they create chances, impose a high tempo, and are aggressive in attack. The stats back it up—they score more often in the first half (64% of matches). Given the opponent, they’ll surely look to dominate, get on the scoreboard early, and control proceedings until the final whistle.
Breidablik enter the Conference League as underdogs: after two rounds, they’ve picked up just one point, losing to Lausanne in their opener (0-3) and drawing 0-0 with Finnish side KuPS in the second round. The Icelandic league season has already finished, with Breidablik ending in fourth place, which means they’re unlikely to feature in European competitions next season.
Breidablik are forced to play survival football: compact defending, minimizing risks, rare counter-attacks, and making the most of set-pieces. They don’t dictate the tempo as much as they try to adapt to the flow of the game and withstand the hosts’ pressure.
Probable line-ups
Shakhtar: Riznyk; Konoplia, Bondar, Matviyenko, Henrique; Bondarenko, Gomes, Kryskiv, Pedrinho; Meirelles, Isaque
Breidablik: A. Einarsson; Orrason, Muminovic, Margeirsson, Jonsson; Valgeirsson, Gunnlaugsson, V. Einarsson; Thorsteinsson, Steindorsson, Thomsen
Match facts and head-to-head
- This is the first meeting in the clubs’ history
- Shakhtar have won two of their last five matches
- Breidablik have won just two of their last ten matches
Prediction
I’m expecting plenty of goals from both sides. Shakhtar are often involved in high-scoring games, and this one shouldn’t be any different. My prediction: total over (3) at 1.5
