Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk Predictions

Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk predictions for this Champions League fixture. Borussia Dortmund host Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, aiming for automatic qualification to the Champions League round of 16 with a crucial victory at Signal Iduna Park. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Champions League | Jan 29, 2025 at 8pm UK at Signal-Iduna-Park

Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk Predictions

Will Goals Flow as Dortmund Face Shakhtar’s Last Stand?

• Dortmund have failed to win any of their last five matches, conceding 13 goals in the process.
• Serhou Guirassy has scored seven goals in seven Champions League matches this season, making him Dortmund’s standout performer.
• Shakhtar have lost three of their last four away games, conceding heavily in each, but they’ve scored in their last two matches.

Best Bet for Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk

The Signal Iduna Park will host a critical Champions League clash on Wednesday night as Borussia Dortmund welcome Shakhtar Donetsk in what promises to be a tense and unpredictable encounter. Dortmund’s hopes of breaking into the top eight are slim but not impossible, with the German side sitting just one point outside the automatic qualification zone. However, their recent form has been nothing short of abysmal, leaving fans frustrated and players searching for confidence. Caretaker manager Mike Tullberg, who stepped in after Nuri Sahin’s dismissal, has a monumental task on his hands to steady the ship, especially with a side that hasn’t tasted victory in their last five matches.

Shakhtar Donetsk arrive in Germany knowing their chances of progressing to the next round are faint but mathematically alive. The Ukrainian side stunned Brest with a 2-0 win on matchday seven, but to keep their hopes alive, they will need to secure a victory against Dortmund while hoping for favourable results elsewhere. The odds are stacked against them, especially given their poor away record, which includes defeats in three of their last four road games. Yet, with Dortmund looking fragile and low on morale, Shakhtar may sense an opportunity to exploit their opponents’ vulnerabilities. Can the home side finally rediscover their form, or will the visitors deliver a final twist in this dramatic group phase?

Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals

Here at BettingTips4You, we focus on offering a single, well-reasoned prediction for each match, and for this encounter, our ultimate tip is Over 2.5 Goals. This selection reflects the likely flow of a game where defensive weaknesses on both sides could lead to an open and high-scoring affair. With Dortmund’s recent struggles at the back and Shakhtar’s attacking intent, this market offers value while aligning with the game’s underlying dynamics.

Dortmund’s defensive record has been a glaring issue in recent weeks. They’ve conceded 13 goals across their last five matches in all competitions, showcasing an alarming inability to keep things tight at the back. Even at home, where they are traditionally strong, they’ve gone five consecutive matches without a win, conceding in each of those games. Against a Shakhtar side that has little to lose and will likely attack with freedom, it’s difficult to see Dortmund keeping a clean sheet.

On the other hand, Dortmund’s attack, led by Serhou Guirassy, has been a rare bright spot. The forward has netted seven times in seven Champions League matches this season and will again be relied upon to deliver the goods. With Karim Adeyemi and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens supporting from wide areas, the home side should create plenty of chances. Meanwhile, Shakhtar’s Lassina Traoré and Georgiy Sudakov have the quality to punish Dortmund’s shaky defence, especially if the hosts are caught chasing the game.

Wolfgang Shotten, our BettingTips4You expert, provides the key insight: “Both teams are struggling defensively, but their attacking players have the quality to exploit those weaknesses. Over 2.5 goals is a strong pick for a game where neither side can afford to sit back.”

While Dortmund are the favourites, their recent form makes them hard to trust outright. Instead, a high-scoring game feels far more predictable, as desperation on both sides could lead to mistakes and opportunities in the final third.

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