Ilves vs Shakhtar Donetsk - Europa League
Fixture Preview - 17 July 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Ilves will host Shakhtar Donetsk in a crucial Europa League clash at Tammelan Stadion on Thursday, 17 July. The Finnish side comes into this match with a mixed bag of results, winning two of their last five fixtures but struggling to find consistency, as evidenced by their recent draw and loss. In contrast, Shakhtar Donetsk has shown resilience, with a streak of five unbeaten matches, including three draws. Their ability to grind out results could be pivotal in this encounter. A key angle to consider is the contrasting scoring records of both teams. Ilves has struggled to find the net consistently, with only one of their last ten meetings against Shakhtar resulting in over 2.5 goals and no matches seeing both teams score. Given Shakhtar's defensive solidity and Ilves' offensive challenges, backing a low-scoring affair seems prudent. The odds reflect this, with over 2.5 goals priced at 1.5 and both teams to score at 1.66. As the match unfolds, expect Shakhtar to leverage their experience and tactical discipline to secure a vital away victory.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
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| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 |  Ilves | 0–0 |  Shakhtar Donetsk | Europa League |
| July 10, 2025 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 6–0 | Ilves | Europa League |