Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid – Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Published: October 10, 2022
Author: Josh Stewart
Last Updated: October 10, 2022

An exciting match should be on the cards this coming Tuesday when Shakhtar Donetsk face Real Madrid. Decision time is coming up in the group stages of the Champions League this season as we enter round four.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid Stats

  • Shakhtar Donetsk have not lost 20 of the last 22 home matches
  • In the last 5 matches in a row Shakhtar Donetsk played, both teams scored
  • Shakhtar Donetsk have scored in 11 of the last 13 matches
  • Shakhtar Donetsk have not lost 7 of the last 8 matches
  • In 5 of the last 7 home matches Shakhtar Donetsk played, both teams scored
  • Real Madrid have not lost the last 13 matches in a row
  • Real Madrid have scored in the last 13 matches in a row
  • Real Madrid have won 11 of the last 12 matches
  • Real Madrid have not lost 13 of the last 15 away matches
  • In 8 of the last 10 matches Real Madrid played, both teams scored

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid Lineups

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid Preview

In their last six Champions League matches at home, Shakhtar Donetsk have one win, while they’ve drawn four and lost one. The Ukrainian side enters this fixture in good form, outside of last week’s defeat to Tuesday’s opponents. That is the only defeat they have suffered in all competitions so far this season.

Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid have claimed four wins from their last six away matches in the Champions League, as well as no draws but two defeats. They also banged in 13 goals, whilst conceding six. Real Madrid are in the top three when it comes to scoring goals on their travels in the Champions League this season. They claimed three goals so far, whilst allowing zero goals against when they beat Celtic.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid H2H

Real Madrid won 2-1 and 2-1 in the two most recent meetings with Shakhtar Donetsk, and go into their upcoming match with a psychological advantage. Real Madrid seem to have a bit of a love affair with Shakhtar Donetsk, as they have beaten them five times in the last seven encounters. The bookies have Real Madrid winning this match at the best price odds of 1.36.

Full Time Betting

Shakhtar Donetsk collected five wins, drew four and lost one in the 10 most games across all tournaments at a neutral venue. Real Madrid won seven of their previous 10 away, drew one and lost two times. Shakhtar Donetsk might win at a neutral venue on Tuesday, but don’t expect them to keep a clean sheet as well. They won just one game to nil in their last 10 matches on home soil.

Both Teams to Score

Real Madrid got the better of Shakhtar Donetsk in their most recent meetings, as they first won 2-1, then 2-1. Both teams scored four times in the previous seven matches between home side Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Madrid. Best-priced odds on BTTS with the bookies are at 1.70.

Over/Under Tips

Both teams scored four times in the last seven encounters between Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Madrid, while over 2.5 goals came out six times. Shakhtar Donetsk scored 1.43 goals on average, while Real Madrid pulled 2.72 goals on average. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Shakhtar Donetsk’s last ten matches across the tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the visitor’s last ten games this season. On average, they scored 2.4 times in those matches.

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