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PSV- Sam Lammers
- Alassane Pléa
- Sami Ouaissa
- Jerdy Schouten
Shakhtar DonetskNo absentees
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PSV vs Shakhtar Donetsk is a Champions League opener at the Philips Stadion on Thursday, with the hosts fancied.
Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this Champions League clash below.
Premium Tips
Andy is with PSV, who should have too much at home.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| PSV to win and over 2.5 goals | 17/10 | PSV Eindhoven have been a goal machine this season and light up the Philips Stadion, winning 6-1 at Utrecht, hammering Groningen 5-1 and beating Ajax 3-1 on the road. That is relentless attacking output from Peter Bosz’s side, and it makes them strong favourites at home in the Champions League. Just as tellingly, PSV have conceded in every one of those recent games, so goals at both ends are a regular feature of their matches. Shakhtar will carry a threat, but with PSV firing on all cylinders in front of their own fans, a home win with over 2.5 goals looks the percentage play. |
| Ricardo Pepi to score anytime and Vinicius Tobias to be booked | 13/2 | Pepi is a natural finisher whose numbers speak for themselves, with 27 goals in 56 games for PSV and 56 shots on target, a superb strike rate for a forward who often makes things happen the moment he steps on the pitch. Against a Shakhtar defence facing PSV’s high tempo, he should get chances. Tobias is a sensible booking pick, a full-back who has picked up seven yellow cards in just 28 appearances for Shakhtar while conceding fouls regularly. Tasked with containing PSV’s rapid, direct wide play, he is a real candidate to be shown yellow. |
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How PSV go into the game
PSV won 3-1 at Ajax last time out, a statement result. The Philips Stadion will be buzzing for the opener.
Free-scoring and dangerous, PSV should have too much for Shakhtar at home.
How Shakhtar Donetsk go into the game
Shakhtar Donetsk begin their European campaign in typically resilient fashion. A trip to Eindhoven is a stern opening test.
Well-organised and dangerous on the break, Shakhtar will look to frustrate PSV. A point would be a good start.
PSV vs Shakhtar Donetsk head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27/11/24 | PSV | 3-2 | Shakhtar |
A rare meeting between the sides, with just one previous encounter.
PSV vs Shakhtar Donetsk predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSV to win | 4/9 | ⭐⭐⭐ | The stronger side at home. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 4/9 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Goals expected. |
| PSV or draw (Double Chance) | 1/9 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Strong home cover. |
| Both teams to score | 8/13 | ⭐⭐ | Both carry a threat. |
| PSV 3-1 Shakhtar Donetsk | 8/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
PSV vs Shakhtar Donetsk score prediction
Shakhtar will battle, but PSV’s home firepower should tell. Expect the hosts to win with goals. Score prediction: PSV 3-1 Shakhtar Donetsk.
