The Matchday 2 fixture of the 2025/26 UEFA Europa Conference League group stage between Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine) and Legia (Poland) will take place on October 23 at the Miejski Stadium in Krakow, Poland. Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Legia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Shakhtar Donetsk
Last season, the club participated in the group stage of the Champions League. Due to poor results, Shakhtar started in the Europa League qualifiers but only managed to reach the main round of the Conference League. Their debut in the group stage of this tournament was successful. Playing away, the Miners defeated Aberdeen 3-2. It is also worth noting that the Ukrainians have played three matches in this European competition and have not yet lost (1 win and 2 draws).
- This European season, Shakhtar has not suffered a single defeat in regular time – 4 wins and 5 draws.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 5 of Shakhtar's last 6 European matches.
- On home soil, the Donetsk team is unbeaten in 5 matches – 3 wins and 2 draws.
Predicted lineup for Shakhtar Donetsk (4-1-4-1)
Dmytro Riznyk – Vinicius Tobias, Valeriy Bondar, Mykola Matviyenko, Pedro Enrique – Yehor Nazaryna – Pedrinho, Marlon Gomes, Oleh Ocheretko, Lucas Ferreira – Kauan Elias.
Legia
For the Polish side, this tournament has become familiar. Last season, the club also played in the group stage, successfully advancing and even reaching the quarter-finals. Their start in the main stage of this edition ended in failure – the team lost at home to Samsunspor 0-1. Interestingly, in the Conference League, Legia has not drawn in 15 consecutive matches (9 wins and 6 losses).
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 10 of Legia's last 12 Conference League matches.
- Both teams scored in Legia's last 4 away matches in this tournament.
- The club has scored at least two goals in 8 of their last 10 away games in this European competition.
Predicted lineup for Legia (4-3-3)
Kacper Tobiasz – Marco Burkhardt, Radovan Pankov, Artur Jędrzejczyk, Rúben Vinagre – Kacper Urbański, Rafał Augustyniak, Wojciech Urbański – Kacper Chodyna, Antonio Čolak, Petar Stojanović.
Referee
Gustavo Correia (Portugal)
Matches – 7 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 35;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 14%.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Legia: Match Prediction
The level of the Ukrainian club clearly does not match the Conference League. At the same time, the team's lineup is still not cohesive and has not gained momentum. Yes, the team has not suffered a single defeat in regular time in this European season, but they failed to qualify for the Europa League. Shakhtar is stronger than the Polish side and is likely to win this match, but the game is unlikely to be easy. Moreover, the match will be held in Poland, so the nominal visitors are sure to score.
The first match of the Ukrainians in Scotland against a mediocre Aberdeen showed that their defense is not as solid as it seems. The modest opponent scored two goals. I believe that Legia will also find the net, especially since they play well and score regularly on the road. Note that the Polish team has consistently scored in 12 previous away matches in the Conference League.
My prediction – Both teams to score – Yes
