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Our Tampereen Ilves vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction Sees Turan’s Team Cruise into Round Two

Shakhtar Donetsk already have one foot in the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round, but the Ukrainians are looking for another big victory over Tampereen Ilves. The pair lock horns on Thursday at Tammelan Stadion in Tampere.

Europa League Betting Picks

Shakhtar Donetsk to Win to Nil – 2.50

Shakhtar Donetsk to Win Both Halves – 3.10

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Will Shakhtar Ease Past Finns Again?

Tampereen Ilves booked their spot in the first qualifying round of the Europa League by finishing second in last term’s Veikkausliiga. They took third place in the regular season, winning 50% of their matches.

Ilves impressed in the Champions Round in Finland’s top tier, leapfrogging HJK Helsinki to snatch second place. Overall, the Tampere team won 16, drew six, and lost five of their 27 league games. They are in the Europa League for the first time in five years.

Shakhtar Donetsk finished eight points behind champions Dynamo Kyiv in last season’s Ukrainian Premier League. They had a solid campaign, winning 18, drawing eight, and losing four of their 30 league fixtures.

Donetsk would love to be playing in UEFA’s elite club competition, but reaching the league phase of the Europa League would be a good achievement. After a convincing first-leg victory, they are all but through to the second round.

Tampereen Ilves vs Shakhtar Donetsk Betting Odds

Shakhtar are six goals up in the tie, but Arda Turan will want another big victory against the Finnish team. The visitors are the strong favourites to win on the night, priced at 1.44.

Despite being on home turf, Ilves are the clear underdogs at 6.40. Additionally, the draw is available at 5.00.

Tampereen Ilves Win – 6.40

Draw – 5.00

Shakhtar Donetsk Win – 1.44

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Recent Tampereen Ilves vs Shakhtar Donetsk Head-to-Head Results

Shakhtar put on a show for the small crowd in Slovenia when the teams met in leg one last week. Donetsk were far too strong for the Finnish outfit, with goals from Alisson Santana (2), Kaua Elias, Kevin, Pedrinho, and Newerton securing a huge 6-0 victory for Turan’s side.

Tampereen Ilves vs Shakhtar Donetsk Betting Tips & Predictions

Tampereen could put up a better fight in front of their own fans, but the outcome should be the same. We can see the Ukrainians securing a comfortable victory in Tampere, and you can get 2.50 for the away side to win to nil.

In last week’s first leg at the Stozice Stadium in Ljubljana, Shakhtar were a goal up at the break before adding five in the second period. Check out the tempting betting odds of 3.10 for the visitors to win both halves again.