FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Rijeka: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 December

Betiball's prediction for FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Rijeka on 18 December 2025 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Rijeka preview before placing your bet.

FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Rijeka: Starting Lineups Time : 18/12/2025 16:00

FC Shakhtar Donetsk
0 - 0
Finished
Rijeka
89' event Isaque / Eguinaldo
89' event Dmytro Kryskiv / Pedro Victor Delmino da Silva,Pedrinho
84' event Luca Meirelles / Newerton
51' event Valerii Bondar
12' event Lucas Ferreira / Marlon Gomes
event 83' Niko Jankovic / Merveille Ndockyt
event 83' Duje Cop / Toni Fruk
event 78' Merveille Ndockyt
event 72' Stjepan Radeljic
event 66' Bruno Bogojevic / Luka Menalo
event 66' Simun Butic / Samuele Vignato
event 60' Justas Lasickas / Ante Orec
event 55' Ante Orec
89' event Isaque / Eguinaldo
event 83' Niko Jankovic / Merveille Ndockyt
89' event Dmytro Kryskiv / Pedro Victor Delmino da Silva,Pedrinho
event 83' Duje Cop / Toni Fruk
84' event Luca Meirelles / Newerton
event 78' Merveille Ndockyt
51' event Valerii Bondar
event 72' Stjepan Radeljic
12' event Lucas Ferreira / Marlon Gomes
event 66' Bruno Bogojevic / Luka Menalo
event 66' Simun Butic / Samuele Vignato
event 60' Justas Lasickas / Ante Orec
event 55' Ante Orec
FC Shakhtar Donetsk FC Shakhtar Donetsk
Substitutions
#37 Lucas Ferreira
#49 Luca Meirelles
#8 Dmytro Kryskiv
#14 Isaque
#48 Denys Tvardovskyi
#16 Irakli Azarov
#74 Maryan Faryna
#26 Yukhym Konoplya
#18 Alaa Ghram
#9 Maryan Shved
#21 Artem Bondarenko
#19 Kaua Elias Nogueira
FC Shakhtar Donetsk FC Shakhtar Donetsk Rijeka Rijeka
9Shots4
5Shots on Goal1
10Fouls10
2Corner Kick2
10Free kick10
5Offside1
1Yellow card3
1Save5
19Successful Tackles12
2Interceptions9
28Long pass31
3Successful center0
4Shots off goal3
15Tackle6
7Dribbles6
19Throw-in19
522Passes298
118Attacks65
46Dangerous attacks27
2Corner Kicks(HT)1
0BigChances1
0BigChancesMissed1
6ShotsInsideBox4
3ShotsOutsideBox0
48DuelsWon32
1.06xGOT0.1
17Touches In Opposition Box16
16AccurateCrosses11
36GroundDuelsWon27
12AerialDuelsWon5
14Clearances26
Rijeka Rijeka
Substitutions
#23 Justas Lasickas
#30 Bruno Bogojevic
#27 Simun Butic
#4 Niko Jankovic
#9 Duje Cop
#99 Aleksa Todorovic
#1 Vito Kovac
#2 Lovro Kitin
#91 Noel Bodetic
#72 Fran Škalamera
#77 Ante Matej Juric
Commentary
89' FC Shakhtar Donetsk — substitution: Isaque / Eguinaldo
89' FC Shakhtar Donetsk — substitution: Dmytro Kryskiv / Pedro Victor Delmino da Silva,Pedrinho
84' FC Shakhtar Donetsk — substitution: Luca Meirelles / Newerton
83' Rijeka — substitution: Niko Jankovic / Merveille Ndockyt
83' Rijeka — substitution: Duje Cop / Toni Fruk
78' Merveille Ndockyt - Rijeka receive a yellow card
72' Stjepan Radeljic - Rijeka receive a yellow card
66' Rijeka — substitution: Bruno Bogojevic / Luka Menalo
66' Rijeka — substitution: Simun Butic / Samuele Vignato
60' Rijeka — substitution: Justas Lasickas / Ante Orec
55' Ante Orec - Rijeka receive a yellow card
51' Valerii Bondar - FC Shakhtar Donetsk receive a yellow card
12' FC Shakhtar Donetsk — substitution: Lucas Ferreira / Marlon Gomes

How We Build the FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Rijeka Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Rijeka on 18 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

FC Shakhtar Donetsk vs Rijeka Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Shakhtar Donetsk's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Rijeka's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where FC Shakhtar Donetsk and Rijeka sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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