Shakhtar Donetsk vs Lech Poznan Prediction

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Shakhtar Donetsk travel to Poland to face Lech Poznan in a pivotal UEFA Europa Conference League round of 16 clash on March 19, 2026. Both sides have demonstrated resilience in the competition, with Shakhtar boasting a solid defensive record and Lech Poznan leveraging a strong home advantage at the Enea Stadion. This encounter promises a tactical battle, where midfield control and defensive discipline will be crucial.

Lech Poznan come into the match following a narrow 2-1 defeat away to Widzew Łódź in the Polish league, but their journey to this stage, including overcoming KuPS, showcases their European credentials. Shakhtar, currently sixth in their domestic league, have been notable for their recent clean sheet surge, setting the stage for a tight, low-scoring contest.

Team Form

Team	Last 5	Goals For	Goals Against
Shakhtar Donetsk	W D W W L	9	4
Lech Poznan	W W L W L	8	7

Shakhtar Donetsk’s recent form highlights their defensive solidity, conceding just four goals in their last five outings and keeping multiple clean sheets. Lech Poznan, while effective at home in the Conference League, have been more vulnerable defensively, allowing seven goals in a similar period. This contrast suggests Shakhtar’s defensive shape could be a key factor in this encounter.

12. März 2026UEFA Europa Conference League

Lech PoznanL

1 – 3

WShakhtar Donetsk

25. Jan. 2024Friendlies Clubs

Lech PoznanL

1 – 3

WShakhtar Donetsk

Betting Odds

Home	Draw	Away
2.75	3.25	2.40

The odds suggest a fairly balanced contest with a slight edge to Shakhtar Donetsk despite Lech Poznan’s home advantage. The away win at 2.40 offers reasonable value given Shakhtar’s defensive form and league standing.

Our Prediction

A tight, low-scoring match with Shakhtar Donetsk narrowly avoiding defeat or clinching a narrow away win.

Best Bet

Draw No Bet – Away (≈1.70) — Shakhtar’s solid defensive record and recent form provide a safety net against a strong Lech home side, making this a sensible choice for risk-averse punters.
Under 2.5 goals (≈1.85) — Both teams prioritize defensive stability in European knockout ties, and Shakhtar’s clean sheet surge combined with Lech’s careful approach suggests fewer than three goals.
Lech Poznan to score – Yes (≈2.50) — Despite Shakhtar’s defense, Lech’s strong home scoring record in the Conference League makes them likely to find the net at least once in this fixture.

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