LiontipsShakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022-23 UEFA Champions League (October 11, 2022).
Command Analysis
Shakhtar Donetsk were the leaders of the Ukrainian Premier League at the time of the season termination in April 2022. Shakhtar recorded 15 victories over 18 rounds of match and got a direct ticket to the Champions League. The Miners finished bottom of their Champions League group last year, but in the new edition of the tournament they have been doing well.
After a high-scoring victory over RB Leipzig (4:1), Shakhtar drew against Celtic (1:1). Last week, the Miners lost to Real Madrid (1:2) in Spain. The team is undefeated in the domestic league - Igor Jovicevic's men won four out of five games. In the last round, they crushed Metalist (6:1).
Korniyenko is the only injury concern for Jovicevic.
Real Madridwon the Champions League, the Spanish Super Cup, and the La Liga title last season. Defending those titles is Real's primary objective this year. Los Blancos won all three Champions League games so far and comfortably lead the table.
In the domestic league, Carlo Ancelotti's men are currently in 2nd place with 22 points to their name. They won seven out of eight games and got one draw. Real Madrid delivered 19 goals, which is the second-best attacking record at the moment. After a draw against Osasuna (1:1), Galacticos defeated Getafe (1:0).
Courtois and Ceballos have been ruled out of this fixture.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Shakhtar Donetsk have not lost at home this season.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In the last 2 games of the visitors, all goals were scored in one half.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
In the last 2 games of Real Madrid, this bet won.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 5
In 3 of the visitors' last 5 matches, this bet won.
Tip and bets
The reverse fixture showed that Shakhter can put up a fight against Real Madrid. We believe, that at home the Miners have a decent chance of upsetting the favourites, especially considering that Real's main goalkeeper is out injured. We will back the Ukrainian side.
Our prediction — Asian handicap (+1.5) to Shakhtar Donetsk
We expect the hosts to play their strengths today. They have fast forwards, who can sneak in an early goal. The odds for Shakhtar's victory are high, so it is worth taking a risk.
Second bet — Shakhtar Donetsk
