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Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction & Picks - Champions League
by Erik Gibbs | in Champions League Picks
Borussia Dortmund’s hopes of securing automatic qualification to the Champions League knockout stages rest on a critical showdown with Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night. Despite a challenging group stage campaign, Dortmund can still finish in the top eight, provided they secure a victory and other results fall in their favor. The German side is coming off a narrow 2-1 loss to Bologna in their previous Champions League outing, a result that leaves them needing a strong response in their final league phase match. Dortmund’s Bundesliga form has been inconsistent, as highlighted in their recent 2-2 home draw with Werder Bremen. Despite being reduced to ten men after a red card in the 21st minute, Dortmund took a commanding two-goal lead. However, Bremen capitalized on their numerical advantage in the second half, scoring twice to rescue a point. Interim coach Mike Tullberg, who recently replaced Nuri Şahin after a string of poor results, managed to steady the ship in his Bundesliga debut and will now oversee his first Champions League game against Shakhtar.
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Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10
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15 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
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27
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7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -8 |
Borussia Dortmund and Shakhtar Donetsk Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 25, 2025 - Bundesliga
Jan 21, 2025 - Champions League
Jan 17, 2025 - Bundesliga
Jan 14, 2025 - Bundesliga
Jan 10, 2025 - Bundesliga
Dec 22, 2024 - Bundesliga
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 25, 2025 - Bundesliga
Jan 10, 2025 - Bundesliga
Dec 15, 2024 - Bundesliga
Dec 11, 2024 - Champions League
Nov 30, 2024 - Bundesliga
Nov 23, 2024 - Bundesliga
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 21, 2025 - Champions League
Jan 17, 2025 - Bundesliga
Jan 14, 2025 - Bundesliga
Dec 22, 2024 - Bundesliga
Dec 7, 2024 - Bundesliga
Nov 27, 2024 - Champions League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 22, 2025 - Champions League
Jan 15, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jan 15, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jan 9, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Dec 15, 2024 - Premier League
Dec 10, 2024 - Champions League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 22, 2025 - Champions League
Jan 9, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Dec 10, 2024 - Champions League
Dec 5, 2024 - Premier League
Dec 1, 2024 - Premier League
Nov 23, 2024 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 15, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jan 15, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Dec 15, 2024 - Premier League
Nov 27, 2024 - Champions League
Oct 27, 2024 - Premier League
Oct 22, 2024 - Champions League
Borussia Dortmund against Shakhtar Donetsk Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Missing players
D. Svensson
MidfielderF. Nmecha
Most goals and assists
Borussia Dortmund
Shakhtar Donetsk
G. Sudakov
(12 Goals)
P. Gross
(11 Assists)
Y. Konoplya
(2 Assists)
Borussia Dortmund - Shakhtar Donetsk Key Points
- 5 of Dortmund's last 6 matches recorded at least 2.5 goals
- Dortmund are 3-1 SU vs. Shakhtar Donetsk
- Dortmund have scored at least 2 goals in each of their last 4 matches vs. Shakhtar Donetsk
- Dortmund are 0-4 SU in their last 4 home games
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Our Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction
Injuries and player availability remain a concern for Dortmund heading into the match. Defender Niklas Suele is ruled out due to an ankle injury, while midfielder Felix Nmecha is doubtful. Tullberg may opt to make changes to his lineup, with Waldemar Anton, Marcel Sabitzer, and Maximilian Beier all potential candidates to feature in the starting XI. With a play-off berth already secured, Dortmund will aim for a victory that could elevate them to as high as fifth place, depending on results from other fixtures. On the other side, Shakhtar Donetsk enters the match with slim hopes of advancing further in the competition. The Ukrainian side bolstered their confidence with a 2-0 home win over Brest in their last match, keeping their faint playoff chances alive. Coach Marino Pusic is expected to field a strong lineup, including Pedro Henrique, who returns from suspension. However, facing Dortmund away from home presents a significant challenge for Shakhtar, particularly given the German team’s urgency and stakes in the match. A Dortmund victory, combined with favorable outcomes in other matches, could see the Bundesliga outfit secure automatic qualification to the next round. As much as Shakhtar would like to spoil their plans, it's not likely to happen. Our prediction for Borussia Dortmund vs. Shakhtar Donetsk: Borussia Dortmund to win.
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