Bologna vs Shakhtar Donetsk: prediction for the Champions League match

2024-09-18 18:45
Champions League

2024-09-18 18:45:00
Champions League

Bologna hasn't won in six consecutive matches. In Shakhtar's last two matches, 14 goals have been scored. Bologna averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, while Shakhtar averages 3 goals per game when playing away.

Bologna

After a fantastic last season, Bologna lost several key players and their main architect of success, Thiago Motta. So far, the team doesn’t resemble the powerful force they were last season and hasn’t looked as strong in this new campaign.

Italiano’s squad has only earned three points in the first four rounds and has yet to secure a win this season. Most of their opponents haven’t been the strongest, with the exception of Napoli, but the team is struggling to score goals.

Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar began this season as the reigning Ukrainian champions, but they have already lost twice in their first five matches. The team is still adjusting to the demands of their new coach, Marino Pušić, who previously assisted Slot at Feyenoord.

Interestingly, Shakhtar scores a lot, but the level of their opponents in the Ukrainian Premier League isn’t very high. At the same time, the team has noticeable defensive issues, conceding on average more than one goal per game.

Prediction

Both teams are not in the best form, but the hosts are considered clear favorites. I think Shakhtar will put up a fight and I'll bet on their win with a +1 handicap at odds of 1.52.

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