Beşiktaş vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction – European League
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Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent records and key statistics from previous matches to provide the best prediction for this clash between Beşiktaş and Shakhtar Donetsk.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Beşiktaş vs Shakhtar Donetsk
The best prediction for Beşiktaş vs Shakhtar Donetsk in the European League is that both teams to score. While Beşiktaş may have the edge playing at home, Shakhtar Donetsk has been demonstrating effective attacking football, having scored multiple goals in their recent outings. Betting on both teams to find the back of the net seems a prudent choice for this encounter.
Match preview: Beşiktaş vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Beşiktaş and Shakhtar Donetsk meet in this European League qualification match. There is only one recent direct encounter between these two sides, dating back to 17 July 2024, which saw Shakhtar Donetsk emerge victorious by a score of 0-1. It’s crucial to pay attention to home and away form, as Beşiktaş demonstrates noticeably different results depending on the venue.
Team analysis: Beşiktaş
The home side will be looking to make a strong start in the European League and secure a positive result on home turf. Interestingly, Beşiktaş has recorded more favourable results away than at home recently, with 7 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses in their last 30 away matches, scoring 22 goals and conceding 12. In contrast, at home, they tally 8 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses, with a record of 28 goals scored versus 20 conceded. They enter this match following a home defeat to Petržalka Akademia (1-2). Beşiktaş has won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 home games across all competitions, and their defence has seemed vulnerable, conceding in 7 of these outings. However, their attack is also consistent, scoring at least once in each of their last 10 matches. Home matches tend to feature goals, with over 1.5 goals in 27 of their last 29 at home and over 2.5 goals in 20 of those. Notably, they have conceded 12 of their 29 goals in the last 20 home matches in the closing stages (76’–90′). Beşiktaş is competing in this second qualification match for the European League after finishing fourth in the Turkish Championship 24/25. The side typically employs a 4-3-3 tactical system, focusing on rapid transitions, particularly from the flanks. Key attacking players include Kenny Arroyo, Tammy Abraham, and Milot Rashica. They will be without Gedson Fernandes, Semih Kíliçsoy, Fahri Ay, and Mustafa Hekimoğlu due to injuries.
Team analysis: Shakhtar Donetsk
The visitors are set for their second match following a scoreless draw (0-0) in their first fixture of the group stage against Ilves. They have shown strong form away from home, garnering 7 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses out of their last 30 travelling matches. At home, they have achieved 9 wins, 4 draws, and 2 defeats. In their last 10 matches across all competitions, Shakhtar has secured 6 wins and 4 draws, scoring reliably in 7 of those games. Away fixtures typically yield lower goal totals, with 12 of their last 26 matches experiencing fewer than 1.5 goals, and 16 of 26 recording less than 2.5. A significant trend in their last 20 away matches shows that they conceded 8 out of 13 goals in the late minutes (76′-90′). This second qualification match for European League comes after they eliminated Ilves in the previous phase. Managed by Arda Turan, Shakhtar usually adopts a tactical system of 4-3-3, aiming to exploit counter-attacks. Their forward trio features Eguinaldo, Newerton, and Lassina Traoré, leveraging the attacking capabilities of right-back Vinícius Tobias. All players are fit for selection in this upcoming clash.
The best prediction for Beşiktaş vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (guess for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (guess for live, double or triple bet)
Both teams to score (risky guess)
Do both teams score? Yes
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