On Wednesday night, Shakhtar Donetsk and RB Leipzig go head-to-head in a vital Group F game in the Champions League.
Shakhtar Donetsk form guideThe Ukrainian team heads into this clash on the back of a five-game unbeaten run in all competitions, having recorded three wins and two draws.
When it comes to European football, Shakhtar will at least be in the Europa League at the start of 2022. However, the home side knows that only a win will see them qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League.
After a gameweek one win in Leipzig in the reverse fixture, Shakhtar have failed to win any of their last four games in European football’s elite competition. However, both teams have scored in their previous six matches in the Champions League.
RB Leipzig form guideDie Roten Bullen are in good form heading into this clash, as they are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions, having recorded seven victories. Marco Rose’s team have been prolific in front of goal of late, having scored at least two goals in their last six competitive games.
The German outfit lost their opening two games in the group before three straight victories moved them up to second place. The visitors could still win the group if they win this game and Real Madrid unexpectedly slip-up against Celtic in the other match in the group.
Latest team newsShakhtar Donetsk will be without Viktor Kornienko and Marian Shved due to injuries. RB Leipzig are expected to be without Peter Gulacsi, Konrad Laimer, Lukas Klostermann and Yussuf Poulsen also due to injury problems.
What am I backing?This is a massive clash for both teams. For this game, I am going to back both teams to score, as both their recent histories point to this game producing goals at both ends of the pitch.
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