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Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid: prediction for the UEFA Champions League fixture
Shakhtar Donetsk square off against Real Madrid on October 19 in the Champions League. Do the hosts have a chance? Our answer is in the prediction below.
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Shakhtar Donetsk
UkraineThis season, Shakhtar Donetskcouldn't get a direct ticket to the Champions League group stage, but brilliantly passed the qualifying rounds, in which they ousted Genk and Monaco. At the start of their European campaign, Shakhtar suffered a 0:2 defeat against Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova. In the second round, Shakhtar recorded a draw with Inter Milan. The last three games between these teams all ended with the same score - 0:0. Before the upcoming game, the Ukrainian club is occupying the last line in the group table.
The Miners are doing well in the Ukrainian Premier League. Shakhtar have chalked up 26 points and are 2nd in the table after 11 rounds, losing three points to Dynamo Kyiv. Roberto De Zerbi's men also won the Ukrainian Super Cup on September 22, crushing Dynamo Kyiv with a score of 3:0.
Moraes, Traore, Dentinho, and Konoplyanka have been ruled out of this fixture.
Real Madrid
SpainThe vice-champion of Spain, Real Madrid recorded 5 victories and 2 draws in the new season of La Liga. They are currently 2nd in the table with 17 points, losing only 3 points to Real Sociedad, plus they have a game in hand. In the last two rounds, Real drew with Villarreal (0:0) and unexpectedly lost to Espanyol (1:2).
Carlo Ancelotti's charges defeated Inter in Milan in their first Champions League game this year (0:1). After that, they suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Sheriff (1:2). In that dramatic match, the Galacticos conceded an early goal, scored a penalty, and conceded again in the 90th minute.
Real Madrid have a long list of injury concerns. Hazard, Carvajal, Camavinga, Militão, Mendy, Ceballos, Alaba, and Balewill not be able to play today.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Shakhtar won the last 2 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
In the last 2 games of Shakhtar Donetsk, this bet played.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3.5
This bet played in 3 of the last 4 games of the visitors.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 5 games of Shakhtar, goals were scored in both halves.
Tip and bets
Real Madrid are the favourites in this fixture, but their squad is weakened by too many injuries. Shakhtar will be without Traore and Moraes, but the team has enough experienced and skilled players. Last season, the Miners beat Real Madrid twice, and we suggest taking a risk and betting on them in the upcoming match.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1) to Shakhtar
Both sides have a lot of motivation. We expect a close game on a collision course and cannot rule out a draw.
Second bet - a draw
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