<p>The two sides will meet in the semi-final of the competition, playing across two legs. The first will be held in Poland, with Shakhtar the hosts on Friday, May 1 (06:00 AEST).</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Quick Picks</h2><p><strong>Our pick:</strong> Shakhtar to win</p><p><strong>Value bet:</strong> Under 2.5 goals</p><p><strong>Long shot:</strong> Shakhtar And Draw in Double Chance</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Betting Preview</h2><p>Arda Turan's Shakhtar squad managed to qualify for the knockout stage of this competition automatically.</p><p>They won four of their six games, drew one, and lost the other. They scored 10 goals and conceded five, keeping three clean sheets. In the Round of 16, they faced Lech Poznan and advanced with a 4-3 aggregate victory.</p><p>In the quarter-finals, they overcame AZ Alkmaar. They managed to win the first leg in Poland 3-0, with a goal from Pedrinho and two from Alisson Santana. They would draw the return leg in the Netherlands 2-2, going through 5-2 on aggregate. Santana would get on the scoresheet again, as did Luca Meirelles.</p><p>Crystal Palace have made the UEFA Europa Conference League harder work than many initially expected. Oliver Glasner's side needed the play-off route to reach this stage, finishing 10th after three wins, one draw, and two defeats. In those six games, they'd score 11 goals and concede six.</p><p>Since then, they've defeated Zrinjski 3-1 on aggregate, AEK Larnaca 2-1 on aggregate, and then Fiorentina in the quarter-finals. They produced their best performance of the tournament over these two legs, winning 4-2 on aggregate.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2><p><strong>Shakhtar offer value as big perceived underdogs</strong> in this upcoming encounter. Crystal Palace haven't travelled that well in this competition, having lost to Fiorentina most recently on their travels 2-1. They have had mixed results, while the Ukrainian club have enjoyed playing in Poland.</p><p>Shakhtar beat AZ 3-0 as the home team in the last round, while they had previously lost to Polish natives, Lech Poznan, in the Round of 16. Still, they're pretty solid when it comes to continental <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer">soccer betting</a>, and their odds suggest there's value in backing them.</p><p>Elsewhere, we think there's value in the <strong>Shakhtar and Draw market in the Double Chance</strong>. Even if they don't win, there's a good chance that they'll be able to come away with a draw.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Our Prediction</h2><p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-europa-conference-league/shakhtar-v-crystal-palace-10383595">Shakhtar vs Crystal Palace betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p><p>We think <strong>Shakhtar will be the likely winners of this match</strong>, based on their strong form and Palace's mixed fortunes when on the road.</p><p>Our <strong>value bet is in the 'Under 2.5 goals'</strong>, as we think this game could be decided by a counter-attack, particularly as it's just one fixture away from playing in the UEFA Europa Conference League final.</p><p>Crystal Palace will be looking to add to their trophy cabinet, with the Eagles yet to win a major honour. For punters interested in learning more about <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-uefa-conference-league">how to bet on the Conference League</a>, understanding the knockout format is essential for finding value in these semi-final clashes.</p><p>Both clubs have shown they can compete at this level, with Palace's <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/epl/predictions">Premier League predictions</a> form translating reasonably well to European competition this season.</p>