Date: November 6, 2024
Kick-off: 17:45 (EET)
Venue: Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex, Ukraine
The Champions League match Shakhtar Donetsk versus Young Boys is tipped for a low-scoring encounter since both teams found the net very rarely in the group stage. It is very important to both sides as they look to get their maiden points and put themselves up in the standings.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Young Boys Predictions
Top Betting Tips
Hot Tip: Under 2.5 Goals
Correct Score Prediction: Shakhtar Donetsk 0-0 Young Boys
Total Cards Prediction: Over 3.5 Cards
Why Bet on Under 2.5 Goals?
Both Shakhtar Donetsk and Young Boys have found the back of the net so rarely in this season’s Champions League as neither side has scored in their first three outings. With such a background, there could be very few goals in this match. This game is expected to be tight and conscious at the back; hence, the Under 2.5 Goals market should be a very luring market for bettors.
Pre-Match Odds & Win Probability
Shakhtar Win: 2.00 (50%)
Draw: 3.50 (28.6%)
Young Boys Win: 3.70 (27%)
Odds from Ladbrokes; subject to change
Shakhtar Donetsk are slight favorites going into this tie as they have the advantage of playing at home and boast a decent backline. Meanwhile, Young Boys are yet to record a win and will most probably want to play a little safe.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Young Boys: Key Stats
Goals Either: Neither Shakhtar Donetsk nor Young Boys have scored in the Champions League group stage this term.
Card History: Young Boys have received ten cards from their three Champions League matches so far this term and will be expected to feature a few bookings in this one.
Head to Head:
The last meetings between Shakhtar Donetsk and Young Boys came back in 2016 when both sides won each way in that Champions League qualification playoff.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Young Boys Head-to-Head Shakhtar Donetsk and Young Boys haven’t played in eight years. Their last meetings came in the 2016 Champions League qualifiers:
03/08/16: Young Boys 2-0 Shakhtar Donetsk
26/07/16: Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0 Young Boys
Shakhtar Donetsk Preview
Shakhtar Donetsk comes into this game nearly at full strength, though they might be without Tymur Puzankov due to injury. Manager Marino Pušić is expected to use the same 4-2-3-1 formation that they used in their narrow 1-0 loss to Arsenal. Despite a mixed recent form in domestic play, Shakhtar will look to keep things tight at the back.
Predicted Lineup:
Shaktar Donesk
Riznyk (GK); Konoplia, Bondar, Matviienko, Henrique; Stepanenko, Zubkov, Kryskiv, Sudakov, Eguinaldo; Sikan.
Young BOys
Von Ballmoos (GK); Blum, Lauper, Benito, Hadjam; Ugrinic, Lakomy, Virginius, Imeri, Monteiro; Ganvoula.
Recent Matches:
27/10/24: Dynamo Kiev 1-1 Shakhtar Donetsk
22/10/24: Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar Donetsk
18/10/24: Kolos Kovalivka 0-1 Shakhtar Donetsk
Young Boys Preview
Young Boys will definitely be without a number of key players, such as Mats Sieler, Miguel Chaiwa, and Mohamed Ali Camara. With this list of injuries, their defense could be badly affected, and a conservative approach to the match with a 4-2-3-1 formation. The Swiss team has had a disastrous Champions League season, having lost their opening three games, but they will be desperate to get on the score sheet finally.
Recent Matches:
27/10/24: Lugano 2-0 Young Boys
23/10/24: Inter Milan 1-0 Young Boys
19/10/24: Lucerne 1-2 Young Boys
Final Betting Tips
Under 2.5 Goals: With both teams yet to score in their Champions League group stage games, betting on Under 2.5 Goals is a sensible option.
Correct Score Prediction (0-0): This will be a game in which both teams are set up to be strong at the back and find it hard to break teams down. There is every chance this game ends goalless.
Over 3.5 Cards: Over and above that, Young Boys have a card record that is very decent going into this game and it can also go over at 3.5 cards.
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