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Genk vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
by Nived in Champions League Predictions
Genk host Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of the third round of qualifying for the Champions League. Both teams are within touching distance of making it to the group stages of the prestigious continental competition and will be keen to try and make the leap. Genk, who finished second in the Belgian top-flight last term, have not enjoyed the best of starts to the new season. They have yet to register a win after two league games and have just the solitary point.
In stark contrast, Shakhtar Donetsk have been mightily impressive in the Ukrainian league, where they have won both their games till now. The club are determined to seal a berth in the group stages of the Champions League and will have momentum on their side. However, Genk can be considered tougher opponents than the two teams they beat in the league this season. As such, Shakhtar Donetsk are not expected to take the game lightly by any stretch of the imagination.
In such a crucial game, the margin for error remains very less. Genk have the home advantage and will want to try and put on a good show in the first leg. Meanwhile, Shakhtar Donetsk will be confident of what they can achieve in the second leg at home, should they come away with a good result in the first leg. Undoubtedly, this could be an intriguing affair.
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Genk vs Shakhtar Donetsk Form
Genk and Shakhtar Donetsk Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Jul 2021 - Jupiler Pro League
23 Jul 2021 - Jupiler Pro League
17 Jul 2021 - Super Cup
25 Apr 2021 - Belgian Cup
19 Mar 2021 - Jupiler Pro League
14 Mar 2021 - Belgian Cup
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Jul 2021 - Jupiler Pro League
19 Mar 2021 - Jupiler Pro League
7 Feb 2021 - Jupiler Pro League
27 Jan 2021 - Jupiler Pro League
30 Aug 2020 - Jupiler Pro League
15 Aug 2020 - Jupiler Pro League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Jul 2021 - Jupiler Pro League
17 Jul 2021 - Super Cup
25 Apr 2021 - Belgian Cup
14 Mar 2021 - Belgian Cup
24 Jan 2021 - Jupiler Pro League
11 Dec 2020 - Jupiler Pro League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Mar 2021 - Europa League
11 Mar 2021 - Europa League
25 Feb 2021 - Europa League
18 Feb 2021 - Europa League
9 Dec 2020 - Champions League
1 Dec 2020 - Champions League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Mar 2021 - Europa League
25 Feb 2021 - Europa League
1 Dec 2020 - Champions League
3 Nov 2020 - Champions League
27 Oct 2020 - Champions League
11 Aug 2020 - Europa League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Mar 2021 - Europa League
18 Feb 2021 - Europa League
9 Dec 2020 - Champions League
25 Nov 2020 - Champions League
21 Oct 2020 - Champions League
17 Aug 2020 - Europa League
Players list
M. Vandevoordt
DefenderG. Arteaga
M. Sadick
D. Munoz
J. Lucumi
MidfielderJ. Ito
B. Heynen
C. Eiting
ForwardK. Thorstvedt
T. Bongonda
C. Dessers
A. Trubin
DefenderMarlon
Marlos
Vitao
Dodo
MidfielderA. Patrick
T. Stepanenko
Maycon
ForwardIsmaily
Pedrinho
Dentinho
Substitutes
V. Chambaere
T. Leysen
DefenderM. McKenzie
C. Cuesta
MidfielderC. Eiting
J. Paintsil
J. Geusens
K. Thorstvedt
B. Toma
ForwardL. Oyen
A. Nemeth
C. Dessers
A. Pyatov
DefenderIsmaily
S. Kryvtsov
Y. Konoplya
V. Korniienko
MidfielderA. Patrick
G. Sudakov
T. Stepanenko
Marlos
A. Bondarenko
ForwardM. Mudryk
Dentinho
Most goals and assists
Genk
Shakhtar Donetsk
P. Onuachu
(22 Goals)
Tete
(9 Goals)
J. Ito
(2 Assists)
A. Patrick
(1 Assists)
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S. Kryvtsov
(1 Assists)
Genk - Shakhtar Donetsk Key Points
- Genk have lost each of their last two home games in the Champions League
- Shakhtar Donetsk have lost just two of their last five Champions League matches
- Shakhtar Donetsk have kept a clean sheet in each of their last two Champions League games
- Genk have conceded four goals in each of their last two home games in Champions League
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Our Genk vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction
Shakthar Donetsk have had considerable European experience in recent seasons. The Ukrainian giants could be considered favourites and as such, we are predicting them to come away with a vital win.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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