Tips
July 10, 2025
Here are some key match facts and statistics for a potential encounter between Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine) and Ilves (Finland):
TODAY'S PREDICTIONS
Total goals - over 1.5
Both teams to score - NO
Shakhtar Donetsk win or draw
Total corners - under 9.5
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Head-to-Head Record
No previous meetings between Shakhtar Donetsk and Ilves in official competitions.
Team Overview
Shakhtar Donetsk
League: Ukrainian Premier League (top tier)
Recent Success: Multiple-time Ukrainian champions, frequent UEFA Champions League participants.
Home Stadium: Currently plays away from Donetsk due to the war (often in Kyiv or Lviv).
Style of Play: Technically skilled, fast-paced attacking football with strong South American influence.
Ilves
League: Veikkausliiga (Finnish top division)
Recent Performance: Mid-table to upper-half team in Finland, occasional European qualifiers.
Home Stadium: Tammela Stadium, Tampere (smaller capacity compared to Shakhtar’s usual venues).
Style of Play: Organized defensively, relies on counterattacks and set pieces.
Recent Form (Hypothetical Scenario)
If this were a UEFA Europa League/Conference League qualifier or friendly:
Shakhtar would be heavy favorites due to higher UEFA coefficient and experience.
Ilves would likely adopt a defensive approach, looking to exploit rare chances.
Key Stats (General Comparison)
MetricShakhtar DonetskIlvesAvg. Possession (%)~60%+~45-50%Goals Scored (per game)~2.0+~1.2-1.5Goals Conceded (per game)~1.0~1.3-1.6UEFA Ranking (approx.)Top 30-40Outside top 200
Players to Watch
Shakhtar: Talented attackers (e.g., Brazilians like Dentinho or Newer signings), creative midfielders.
Ilves: Top domestic scorers, physical defenders.
Likely Outcome
Shakhtar would be expected to dominate possession and win comfortably, but Ilves could pose a threat in set pieces or if Shakhtar underestimates them.
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