Lech Poznan vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction - UEFA Europa Conference League
The highly anticipated match between Lech Poznan and Shakhtar Donetsk in the Conference League will be a clash between the home team's powerful attack and the Ukrainian side's away prowess.
At 00:45 on March 13, 2026, the Stadion Poznan will host a thrilling clash between Lech Poznan and Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Europa Conference League. This match is crucial for both teams as they strive to improve their standings and assert their dominance in the continental competition.
Current position on the leaderboard
| Team | Location | Point | form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakhtar Donetsk | 6 | 13 | 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss |
| Lech Poznan | 11 | 10 | 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses |
Analyzing team form and strength
Lech Poznan: A strong home advantage.
Lech Poznan, playing at home, is showing impressive effectiveness when competing at Stadion Poznan. Since the start of the season, they have played 8 matches, winning 5, including 3 at home, and remain undefeated at their home ground. Lech Poznan's attack is performing smoothly with an impressive scoring rate, averaging 1.9 goals per game. However, their defense still needs improvement, conceding an average of 1 goal per game.
Shakhtar Donetsk: Showing resilience away from home.
On the other side of the pitch, Shakhtar Donetsk is currently ranked 6th in the league table with 13 points. Notably, this team boasts an extremely convincing away record, winning 4 out of 5 away matches this season. Their solid defense is the foundation of their good performance, conceding only 0.9 goals per game. Their pragmatic and scientific playing style makes Shakhtar Donetsk a formidable opponent for any home team.
History of confrontations and current team situation.
Historically, in their most recent encounter on January 25, 2024, Shakhtar Donetsk secured a convincing 3-1 victory away at Lech Poznan. This gives the visitors a significant psychological advantage going into this rematch.
Regarding personnel, neither team currently has any significant injuries or suspensions. This allows both coaches to field their strongest lineups to achieve their goal of securing points.
Predict the match result.
Based on the statistics, the match is predicted to be evenly contested. The likelihood of a draw or a narrow victory for the away team is considered very high. Specifically, the predicted odds for a draw and an away win are both at 45%, while the home team's chances of winning are only 10%.
Given the importance of the match, both teams are likely to approach it cautiously. Shakhtar Donetsk, with their extensive experience in European competitions, are predicted to either draw or win this away game.
Team lineup updated at 00:15 on March 13, 2026
Official lineup
Lech Poznan
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachNiels Frederiksen
Starting lineup:
- 41. Bartosz Mrozek (G)
- 2. Joel Pereira (D)
- 27. Wojciech Mońka (D)
- 16. Antonio Milić (D)
- 15. Michal Gurgul (D)
- 99. Pablo Rodríguez (M)
- 43. Antoni Kozubal (M)
- 8. Ali Gholizadeh (M)
- 77. Luis Palma (M)
- 14. Leo Bengtsson (M)
- 9. Mikael Ishak (F)
Substitutes:
- 1. Plamen Andreev
- 33. Mateusz Pruchniewski
- 4. João Moutinho
- 20. Robert Gumny
- 72. Mateusz Skrzypczak
- 6. Timothy Ouma
- 10. Patrik Wålemark
- 23. Gisli Thordarson
- 88. Taofeek Ismaheel
- 7. Yannick Agnero
Shakhtar Donetsk
Diagram: 4-3-2-1
CoachArda Turan
Starting lineup:
- 31. Dmytro Riznyk (G)
- 17. Vinícius Tobias (D)
- 5. Valeriy Bondar (D)
- 4. Marlon (D)
- 13. Pedro Henrique (D)
- 30. Alisson Santana (M)
- 8. Dmytro Kryskiv (M)
- 11. Newerton Palmares (M)
- 27. Oleg Ocheretko (M)
- 10. Pedrinho (M)
- 19. Kauã Elias (F)
Substitutes:
- 23. Kiril Fesyun
- 26. Yukhym Konoplia
- 16. Irakli Azarovi
- 6. Marlon Gomes
- 14. Isaque
- 9. Marian Shved
- 21. Artem Bondarenko
- 37. Lucas Ferreira
- 29. Yehor Nazaryna
- 2. Lassina Traoré
- 68. Prosper Obah
- 49. Luca Meirelles
