Our Shakhtar Donetsk vs HNK Rijeka Prediction: 1-0
Shakhtar Donetsk vs HNK Rijeka in the UEFA Conference League is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday December 18, 2025. A tight contest is expected, but Shakhtar Donetsk’s home advantage could see them secure a 1-0 win over HNK Rijeka.
This Shakhtar Donetsk vs HNK Rijeka prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shakhtar Donetsk's Last Match – Shakhtar Donetsk vs Epitsentr Kamianets-Podilskyi
Determined to maintain their recent success, Shakhtar Donetsk must win following their 5-0 Ukraine Vyscha Liga victory against Epitsentr Kamianets-Podilskyi on December 14. In that match, Shakhtar Donetsk controlled 71% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shakhtar Donetsk | 71% | 0 (7) | - | 99 |
Epitsentr Kamianets-Podilskyi | 29% | 0 (0) | - | 34 |
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Croatia HNL draw against Istra 1961 on December 14. In that match, HNK Rijeka saw 50% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Istra 1961 | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 9 |
 HNK Rijeka | 50% | 0 (1) | 0.16 | 7 |
Shakhtar Donetsk vs HNK Rijeka Stats
Key Stats
| Shakhtar Donetsk | HNK Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.91 | Attacking Strength | 0.43 |
| 0.85 | Defence Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.8 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shakhtar Donetsk are averaging 3.0 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while HNK Rijeka average 1.9 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Shakhtar Donetsk 30-7
HNK Rijeka 19-8
Lineups
Shakhtar Donetsk (4-3-3) : Kiril Fesiun, Tobias, Valerii Bondar, Mykola Matvienko, Pedrinho Azevedo, Oleh Ocheretko, Yehor Nazaryna, Marlon Gomes, Pedrinho, Eguinaldo, Newerton
HNK Rijeka (4-4-2) : Martin Zlomislic, Ante Orec, Anel Husic, Stjepan Radeljic, Mladen Devetak, Samuele Vignato, Tiago Dantas, Merveil Ndockyt, Luka Menalo, Toni Fruk, Daniel Adu-Adjei