Opta has named the favorite in the Conference League: what are the odds on a Shakhtar victory?
Opta's supercomputer has identified the top contenders for the Conference League title, giving Crystal Palace the best odds.
The English club’s probability of winning is estimated at 33%.
In contrast, Donetsk’s Shakhtar’s chances of winning the tournament are significantly lower—just 6%.
The list of top favorites also includes:
Strasbourg — 19%,
Rayo Vallecano — 11%,
AEK — 10%,
Mainz — 8%,
Fiorentina — 8%, and
AZ Alkmaar — 5%.
Thus, according to Opta’s estimates, the Ukrainian club is among the underdogs in the race for the trophy.
As a reminder, Dynamo loaned Rubchynskyi to Karpaty.
Additionally, Iran has withdrawn from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
