Ace Football previews the Conference League game between AZ Alkmaar and Shakhtar Donetsk who meet up this coming Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Shakhtar Donetsk come to AZ Stadion for the Conference League match this coming Thursday, AZ Alkmaar will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Form: AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk
AZ Alkmaar Form
AZ Alkmaar beat Fortuna Sittard by 2-0, lost 3-0 against Shakhtar Donetsk, before defeating SC Heerenveen 3-0. AZ Alkmaar won five of their last six Conference League matches at the AZ Stadion, scoring ten and conceding one along they way. They also drew once as they remained without defeat.
Shakhtar Donetsk Form
Shakhtar Donetsk look back on their last three matches with two victories to show for their efforts. Against Lech Poznan, they were left empty-handed in a 1-2 defeat, but they bounced back by beating Rukh Lviv in a 3-0 win. They followed that up with a 3-0 win against AZ Alkmaar in their most recent outing.
Betting stats and facts for AZ Alkmaar and Shakhtar Donetsk
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that AZ Alkmaar and Shakhtar Donetsk played across all tournaments.
- AZ Alkmaar have won the last 6 home matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 AZ Alkmaar matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- AZ Alkmaar have won 5 of the last 6 home matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 AZ Alkmaar home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 AZ Alkmaar matches in the Conference League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Shakhtar Donetsk matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Shakhtar Donetsk have won the last 4 away matches in a row in the Conference League while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 8 Shakhtar Donetsk matches in the Conference League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Shakhtar Donetsk have won 6 of the last 8 matches and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Shakhtar Donetsk have won 5 of the last 7 matches in the Conference League while scoring more than 1.5 goals
Players on top: AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Alisson Santana shows decent form right now for Shakhtar Donetsk, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Conference League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing AZ Alkmaar, who are strong favourites on Thursday. Siding with Troy Parrott also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Conference League matches.
Popular betting markets: AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Full-time result
In their last 10 matches at AZ Stadion across all tournaments AZ Alkmaar won eight times, drew one and lost one times. Shakhtar Donetsk claimed six wins, three draw and one defeats in their last 10 games away. AZ Alkmaar have gone through an impressive 9 games without losing even once as the home side. Shakhtar Donetsk scored at least once in their previous 9 matches. Shakhtar Donetsk didn’t lose any of their 7 most recent away games.
Both teams to score
AZ Alkmaar scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Shakhtar Donetsk scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. AZ Alkmaar have won to nil in 3 consecutive home games. AZ Alkmaar managed to open the scoreline in no less than seven of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Shakhtar Donetsk performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in eight of their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of AZ Alkmaar’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Shakhtar Donetsk, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.8 times goals per game. Shakhtar Donetsk scored at least once in their previous 9 matches on the bounce.
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