PSV Eindhoven did not perform particularly well in the tournament last season, finishing 28th in the group. Now they seem to be in form, at least at the local level, where they overcame Ajax 3-1 away over the weekend. Before that, they recorded other convincing victories, such as 6-1 against Utrecht and 5-1 against Groningen. The last five matches of PSV have seen over 2.5 goals and goals at both ends.
Shakhtar Donetsk is also a regular participant in the tournament, but they missed it last season and reached the semifinals in the Conference League. They have already played five matches in the new season of the Ukrainian league, recording four wins and one loss. Less than two years ago, they also visited PSV in the Champions League and lost 2-3 on the pitch in Eindhoven.
Prediction: both teams to score, over 2.5 goalsPSV enters as the favorite in the match, where there are all signs that we might see goals. Shakhtar is also a tricky opponent and can score a goal or two, as I expect goals at both ends and likely over 2.5 goals in the match.
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