The Conference League semifinal promises to be a high-scoring affair. Shakhtar are unbeaten for six matches in a row and are consistently scoring. Crystal Palace have allowed over 2.5 goals in five of their last five away games. However, the Donetsk team's defense in European competitions has been questionable – Shakhtar have conceded in three of their last four Conference League matches.
The teams haven't played head-to-head, but statistics show that Shakhtar's average goal total in this competition is 2.83 goals per game, while Crystal Palace's is 2.21. The hosts' Brazilian foreign players, led by Alisson Santana, are capable of upsetting any opponent, but the visitors, led by Ismaila Sarr (seven goals in the Conference League), will also be dangerous on the counterattack.
Given the attacking potential of both teams and the defensive issues on both sides, going over 2 goals seems more than realistic. It is important to note that the hosts have no personnel losses, while the visitors will be without Nketiah and Guessan, which could affect the depth of the attack.
