Shakhtar Donetsk vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League

Prediction published on 05/11/2023, 11:45  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 07/11/2023 at 05:26 in Champions League Predictions

Shakhtar Donetsk will seek some stability when they host Barcelona in Group H of the UEFA Champions League. Going into this game, hosts Shakhtar are third while Barcelona lead the group. Shakhtar have so far managed three points, drawn from the 3-2 win over Antwerp on Match Day 2. Two weeks ago they suffered a 2-1 away loss at Barcelona and will be looking to avoid a repeat. Shakhtar warmed up for this game with a 1-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv. That was their second straight win since losing to Barcelona in Spain. It was however the first time in four, that their game ended in under 2.5 goals. In the Champions League, Shakhtar's last eight matches have returned just one win. As they seek three points here, they take to this game a run of eight home Champions League matches without a win. In seven home Champions League matches, they haven't scored more than a goal. Three of their last five Champions League matches at home produced under 2.5 goals.

Barcelona are coming here needing just a point to secure their place in the next stage. Three wins in three games meant for the first time in three seasons they could advance from the group stage. Ferran Torres and Fermin scored first half goals in their 2-1 win in the first meeting. Barcelona have scored eight in the process and conceded once. Ahead of this game, Ronald Araujo scored a late winner as they beat Real Sociedad 1-0 in La Liga. That was their third win in four matches. Most importantly, they managed to recover from the 2-1 home loss to Real Madrid in the El Clasico. While Barcelona have scored twice in just two of five matches, three of the five have had over 2.5 goals. The same is the case away from home – three of five matches producing over 2.5 goals. Seven of their last 10 Champions League matches had over 2.5 goals.