PSV vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 27, 2024
One of the key clashes in the fifth round of the Champions League group stage unfolds on Wednesday at the Philips Stadion, where PSV Eindhoven hosts Shakhtar Donetsk. This encounter presents a promising opportunity to bet on goal outcomes.
Match Preview
PSV has faced only one defeat in this season's Champions League group stage, losing 1-3 to Juventus in the opening round. Since then, the Dutch side has displayed consistency, securing draws against Sporting and PSG (both 1-1), and convincingly defeating Girona 4-0 at home. With five points, PSV currently occupies 24th place, four points off the top eight. The win over Girona ended a six-game winless streak in the Champions League, which included four draws and two losses. Domestically, PSV is dominating the Eredivisie, leading Utrecht by five points, and recently crushed Groningen 5-0.
Shakhtar, meanwhile, secured their first victory in this Champions League campaign by beating Young Boys 2-1 on neutral ground. Prior to this, the Ukrainian side failed to score in losses against Atalanta (0-3) and Arsenal (0-1) and a goalless draw with Bologna. Currently 28th in the standings, Shakhtar trails PSV by just one point and has a chance to climb higher. Over the weekend, they demolished Inhulets 6-0, marking their fifth consecutive win across all competitions.
Probable Line-ups
- PSV: Benítez, Junior, Flamengo, Boscagli, Dams, Veerman, Til, Schouten, Perišić, Pepi, Tillman
- Shakhtar Donetsk: Riznyk, Konoplia, Bondar, Matvienko, Pedrinho, Kryskiv, Bondarenko, Sudakov, Eginaldo, Zubkov, Sikan
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In seven of Shakhtar’s last eight Champions League matches, fewer than three goals were scored.
- PSV has kept a clean sheet in four of their last five matches.
- "Both teams to score" has occurred in three of Shakhtar’s last five games.
Prediction
PSV is the clear favorite, given their strong home form. However, Shakhtar's recent performances suggest they will be competitive. The recommended bet is "Both teams to score" at odds of 1.81.
