PSV Eindhoven welcome Shakhtar Donetsk to the Philips Stadion for a UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday. Both teams are coming off wins in their previous fixture, but PSV have been imperious at home and should earn a comfortable victory.
PSV have steadily improved as the Champions League has progressed, bouncing back from a 3-1 defeat to Juventus in their opening fixture. They have gone unbeaten in their last three matches and claimed a 4-0 victory over Girona last time out.
The win over Girona is part of a string of one-sided wins for PSV Eindhoven, who have won five of their last six matches across all competitions. Peter Bosz’s men have scored a minimum of three goals in each of those, spread across both halves and have also kept clean sheets in that run.
Shakhtar Donetsk were also victorious in their last Champions League fixture as they triumphed 2-1 over Young Boys. It was the first win in the competition for Marino Pusic’s men, who had lost their previous two matches.
While things appear to be going well for Shakhtar Donetsk, they have mostly been at home in the last few games. Their away record has been poor, with just one win from the last six matches on their travels.
How the bookies view it: PSV overwhelming favourites
PSV have been installed as overwhelming favourites and are priced at 4/11 by Betfred to claim the win. A victory for Shakhtar Donetsk is valued at 6/1 by Betfred, who is also offering odds of 7/2 for a draw.
Head to head: First ever meeting
There are no previous meetings between PSV Eindhoven and Shakhtar Donetsk.
Players to watch: Pepi on fire
Ricardo Pepi has caught the eye for PSV Eindhoven having scored six goals in his last five matches across all competitions. The forward is valued at odds of 23/20 by Betfred to maintain his scoring run.
PSV have also been solid at the back with the central defensive duo of Olivier Boscagli and Ryan Flamingo often impressive. Both men could lead the Dutch side to a clean sheet at 23/20 with Betfred.
Probable line-ups
PSV Eindhoven will be without Luuk de Jong, Sergino Dest and Jerdy Schouten, who are all sidelined with injury. Ricardo Pepi should lead the line once again with Guus Til set to continue in midfield.
Eguinaldo could be given the nod in attack for Shakhtar Donetsk after scoring a brace off the bench last weekend. Oleksandr Zubkov and Heorhiy Sudakov should also feature up front while Valerii Bondar is set to start in defence.
PSV Eindhoven: Benitez, Dams, Boscagli, Flamingo, Karsdorp, Saibari, Mauro Junior, Til, Perisic, Bakayoko, Pepi
Shakhtar Donetsk: Riznyk, Azarovi, Franjic, Bondar, Vinicius Tobias, Sudakov, Kryskiv, Bondarenko, Kevin, Eguinaldo, Zubkov
Anything else catch the eye?
PSV should be dominant on Wednesday and having scored at least three goals in four of their last five matches, a -1 handicap could be considered at 21/20 with Betfred. Their solid defence could also see them earn a win to nil at 11/8 with Betfred.
The Dutch side have won both halves in four of their last five matches and could be set for a repeat at 21/10 with Betfred.
This UEFA Champions League match between PSV Eindhoven and Shakhtar Donetsk will be played on Nov 27, 2024 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
