AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk

AZ Alkmaar vs. Shakhtar Donetsk: Can One Team Score on April 16, 2026 The upcoming Europa Conference League game between AZ Alkmaar and Shakhtar Donetsk on April 16, 2026 has caught the attention of football fans around the world. Many are speculating whether one of the teams will be able to score during this highly anticipated matchup. Upon analyzing the historical stats of these two teams, it becomes clear that AZ Alkmaar has a stronger defensive record compared to Shakhtar Donetsk. In their last 10 games, AZ Alkmaar has conceded only 7 goals, while Shakhtar Donetsk has conceded 14 goals. This means that AZ Alkmaar has an average of 0.7 goals against per game, while Shakhtar Donetsk has an average of 1.4 goals against per game. Furthermore, in the last 5 head-to-head games between these two teams, Shakhtar Donetsk has failed to score on 3 occasions. This is a significant statistic that cannot be overlooked. On the other hand, AZ Alkmaar has managed to keep a clean sheet in 3 out of their last 5 head-to-head games against Shakhtar Donetsk. Based on these historical stats, it can be argued that Shakhtar Donetsk may struggle to find the back of the net in their upcoming game against AZ Alkmaar on April 16, 2026. Their weaker defensive record coupled with their past struggles to score against AZ Alkmaar might result in a goalless game for Shakhtar Donetsk. Bet Now