Shakhtar Donetsk vs HNK Rijeka: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Thu, 18 Dec '25)
Wojtek Kolan
Published on 15 Dec, 02:00 AM
Next Match 18/12/25 at 08:00 PM UTC
Scheduled H2H Match For Shakhtar Donetsk Vs HNK Rijeka
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 at 08:00 PM UTC
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Shakhtar Donetsk will square off vs HNK Rijeka in UEFA Conference League on Thu, 18 Dec 2025 at 08:00 PM UTC. Let’s investigate historical performances, recent stats and head-2-head information to find out the most accurate picks and best bets.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs HNK Rijeka Prediction
Computed from the implicit chance from the 1x2 market, FC Shakhtar Donetsk have a 53.08% to get the victory. Implicit chance based on the odds, also shows there is a 55.16% expectation of both teams to score (BTTS). Subscribe to the football predictions club to compare implicit vs actual predictions to value bets in order to win big Matchstat.com football picks club to find out implicit and actual predictions to today’s highly profitable bets so you can win big
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| Shakhtar Donetsk | 53.08 % |
| HNK Rijeka | 24.57 % |
| Draw | 28.17 % |
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Shakhtar Donetsk vs HNK Rijeka H2H Results Summary
For the most recent 0 head-2-head matches between these teams, Shakhtar Donetsk have come out on top 0 times and HNK Rijeka have won on 0 occasion.
| Head-to-Head (Last 0 Matches) | |
|---|---|
| Shakhtar Donetsk | 0 |
| Draw | 0 |
| HNK Rijeka | 0 |
Shakhtar Donetsk Vs HNK Rijeka Performance stats
Editorial Prediction:
The upcoming UEFA Conference League match is set to take place at the Henryk-Reyman-Stadium in Poland on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at UTC. This is an intriguing matchup as Shakhtar Donetsk and HNK Rijeka have no previous head-to-head encounters.
In terms of recent performance, Shakhtar Donetsk arrives with confidence after a decisive 5-0 victory over FC Epicentr Dunaivtsi. Conversely, HNK Rijeka secured a 3-0 win against NK Celje. Within their domestic leagues, Shakhtar Donetsk holds the 2nd position, whereas HNK Rijeka is positioned 14th.
Player performance statistics reveal crucial match-ups: Y. Nazaryna, the top scorer for Shakhtar Donetsk with 2 goals, will be a focal point for Rijeka's defense. On the other hand, Shakhtar will need to mark S. Radeljić, who boasts the highest number of assists for HNK Rijeka this season with two.
Key player ratings highlight: For Shakhtar Donetsk, Yehor Nazaryna has a rating of 7.46, Valeriy Bondar at 7.35, and Alaa Ghram at 7.3. As for HNK Rijeka, top ratings include Stjepan Radeljić at 7.7, Ante Majstorović at 7.48, and Ante Oreč at 7.42.
Analyzing possession statistics provides further insights; Shakhtar Donetsk maintains an average possession rate of 69%, while HNK Rijeka's stands at 51.6%. Regarding corner statistics, Shakhtar averages 5.8 corners per match, compared to HNK Rijeka's average of 3.8. Discipline-wise, Shakhtar Donetsk has accumulated 10 yellow cards, with no red cards or penalty goals conceded. Likewise, HNK Rijeka has received 11 yellow cards, with similar statistics for red cards and penalty goals.
Considering all current statistics and forms, Shakhtar Donetsk appears to have a stronger position leading into the match. Hence, based on these insights, Shakhtar Donetsk is predicted to have the upper hand in this upcoming encounter.
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Shakhtar Donetsk Last Match Played stats
Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Epicentr Dunaivtsi
Final Score: 5 - 0
| (H) | Match overview | (A) |
|---|---|---|
| 69% | Ball possession | 31% |
| 2.78 | Expected goals | 0.28 |
| 16 | Total shots | 3 |
| 2 | Goalkeeper saves | 5 |
| 6 | Corner kicks | 3 |
| 8 | Fouls | 11 |
| 500 | Passes | 216 |
| 2 | Tackles | 4 |
| 0 | Free kicks | 1 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| (H) | Shots | (A) |
| 16 | Total shots | 3 |
| 10 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 0 | Hit woodwork | 0 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 1 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 11 | Shots inside box | 2 |
| 5 | Shots outside box | 1 |
| (H) | Attack | (A) |
| 1 | Through balls | 0 |
| 30 | Touches in penalty area | 12 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| (H) | Passes | (A) |
| 442 | Accurate passes | 160 |
| 12 | Throw-ins | 15 |
| 52/66 (79%) | Final third phase | 17/27 (63%) |
| 24/38 (63%) | Long balls | 12/28 (42%) |
| 3/12 (25%) | Crosses | 1/6 (16%) |
| (H) | Duels | (A) |
| 37% | Duels | 34% |
| 11 | Dispossessed | 8 |
| 45/121 (37%) | Ground duels | 40/122 (33%) |
| 6/16 (38%) | Aerial duels | 7/15 (47%) |
| 17/25 (68%) | Dribbles | 11/16 (69%) |
| (H) | Defending | (A) |
| 2 | Total tackles | 4 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 13 |
| 5 | Clearances | 14 |
| 0 | Errors lead to a shot | 5 |
| (H) | Goalkeeping | (A) |
| 2 | Total saves | 5 |
| 1 | High claims | 0 |
| 5 | Goal kicks | 5 |
HNK Rijeka Last Match Played stats
NK Istra 1961 vs HNK Rijeka
Final Score: 1 - 1
| (H) | Match overview | (A) |
|---|---|---|
| 42% | Ball possession | 58% |
| 2 | Big chances | 1 |
| 4 | Total shots | 2 |
| 0 | Goalkeeper saves | 1 |
| 1 | Corner kicks | 1 |
| 2 | Fouls | 3 |
| 34 | Passes | 50 |
| 0 | Tackles | 1 |
| 3 | Free kicks | 2 |
| (H) | Shots | (A) |
| 4 | Total shots | 2 |
| 2 | Shots on target | 1 |
| 1 | Shots off target | 1 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 3 | Shots inside box | 2 |
| 1 | Shots outside box | 0 |
| (H) | Attack | (A) |
| 1 | Big chances scored | 1 |
| 1 | Big chances missed | 0 |
| 7 | Touches in penalty area | 2 |
| 1 | Fouled in final third | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| (H) | Passes | (A) |
| 23 | Accurate passes | 41 |
| 1 | Throw-ins | 1 |
| 5 | Final third entries | 10 |
| 6/11 (55%) | Final third phase | 6/12 (50%) |
| 2/7 (29%) | Long balls | 3/8 (38%) |
| 1/4 (25%) | Crosses | 2/4 (50%) |
| (H) | Duels | (A) |
| 46% | Duels | 54% |
| 1 | Dispossessed | 0 |
| 5/9 (56%) | Ground duels | 4/9 (44%) |
| 1/4 (25%) | Aerial duels | 3/4 (75%) |
| 2/2 (100%) | Dribbles | 1/1 (100%) |
| (H) | Defending | (A) |
| 0% | Tackles won | 100% |
| 0 | Total tackles | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 2 |
| 5 | Recoveries | 4 |
| 3 | Clearances | 6 |
| 0 | Errors lead to a goal | 1 |
| (H) | Goalkeeping | (A) |
| 0 | Total saves | 1 |
| 0 | Punches | 1 |
| 1 | Goal kicks | 1 |
Shakhtar Donetsk Vs HNK Rijeka Season Stats
| Shakhtar Donetsk | Performance Summary | HNK Rijeka |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Matches | 5 |
| 10 | Goals Scored | 5 |
| 5 | Goals Conceded | 2 |
| 2 | Goals per Game | 1 |
| 1 | Goals Conceded per Game | 0.4 |
| 5.4 | Shots on Target per Game | 4.6 |
| 3.6 | Big Chances per Game | 1 |
| 69.00% | Ball Possession | 51.60% |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 16.6 | Tackles per Game | 16.8 |
| 1 | Penalty Goals Conceded | 0 |
| 8 | Fouls per Game | 14.6 |
| 2.4 | Offsides per Game | 1.8 |
| 3.6 | Goal Kicks per Game | 6.8 |
| 22.8 | Throw-ins per Game | 19.4 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards per Game | 2.2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
UEFA Conference League 25/26 Standings
| POS | TEAM | MP | W | L | D | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | |
| 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
| 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
| 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
| 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
| 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
| 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | |
| 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | |
| 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | |
| 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | |
| 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | |
| 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
| 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
| 16 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
| 17 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
| 18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
| 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
| 20 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | |
| 21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | |
| 22 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | |
| 23 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | |
| 24 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | |
| 25 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | |
| 26 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | |
| 27 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
| 28 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| 29 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| 30 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| 31 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| 32 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| 33 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| 34 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| 35 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| 36 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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