Barcelona can secure their place in the Champions League knockout stage with two matches to spare by simply avoiding a loss against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday night. Ahead of the clash, Sportslens have provided some predictions and tips for your bet builders.
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Tue, 7 Nov 2023 , 17:45 UTC • Volksparkstadion • Champions League
Shakhtar vs Barcelona Prediction
Going into the match, Barcelona sit comfortably atop the group, having won all three of their Champions League outings so far.
The Catalan outfit have scored eight goals across these games and conceded just one. Having finished third in their previous two group-stage campaigns, they seek progress under coach Xavi. A win in this match secures their knockout stage presence.
Barcelona’s history against Ukrainian teams shows seven wins, one draw, and three losses in 11 away matches. However, their overall away record in this competition is less consistent, with 14 wins and nine losses in their last 32 matches.
Shakhtar’s Group H journey began with a 3-1 home loss to Porto. They rebounded by defeating Royal Antwerp 3-2 in early October.
Their performance against Barcelona on October 25 was commendable, but they suffered a 2-1 loss, leaving them third, three points behind Porto. Shakhtar won’t get knocked out of the competition on Tuesday, but a loss would complicate their situation.
Marino Pusic’s side recently won 1-0 against Dynamo Kyiv, positioning them third in Ukraine’s top flight with 24 points.
In past home matches against Spanish teams, Shakhtar won three, drew five, and lost seven. However, this match occurs in Hamburg, blurring the home advantage.
Prediction: Shakhtar 1-3 Barcelona
Shakhtar vs Barcelona Betting Tips
- Barcelona to win @1/4
- Both teams to score @22/25
- Combined bet builder odds: 13/8
Shakhtar have scored in every game they’ve played this season, including the reverse fixture at Camp Nou. In fact, the last time they didn’t score in a competitive game was 12 months ago, when they lost 4-0 to RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
The Ukranian side can pose a challenge for Barcelona, and we anticipate them scoring a goal on Tuesday. However, given Barcelona’s superior quality, we’re backing the Spanish giants to secure a fourth successive group stage win.
Shakhtar vs Barcelona Odds
- Match Odds: Shakhtar: 9/1 | Barcelona: 1/4 | Draw: 11/2
- Total Goals: Over 2.5: 4/9| Under 2.5: 17/10
- Both Teams To Score: Yes: 4/5 | No: 19/20
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