Shakhtar Donetsk v Genk
10 August 1830hrs
Football – Europe – Champions League
Pick Shakhtar Donetsk AH-0.25
Bookmaker Marathonbet
Odds: 1.63 odds taken 0115 GMT, Tuesday 10th August
Tuesday features action from the Champions League with Shakhtar Donetsk taking on Genk at the NSK Olimpijs’kyj.
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Shakhtar Donetsk Preview – Can Shakhtar finish off visitors?
Shakhtar Donetsk registered what could prove to be a vital 2-1 victory in last week’s 1st leg of this 3rd qualifying round Champions League tie against Belgian side, Genk, and the hosts now hold home advantage for this return leg on Tuesday night.
Shakhtar were handed a surprise 2-1 defeat at home to Oleksandria on the weekend in the Ukrainian Premier League but the hosts are expected to be fully focused for this decisive leg, especially with a place in the play-offs at stake.
The hosts are unbeaten in their last three Champions League ties and includes 2-0 home win over Real Madrid last season, while the bigger picture shows that Shakhtar Donetsk have lost just three of their last 12 ties overall in this competition.
Genk Preview – Can Genk replicate recent away result?
Although they lost 2-1 at home to Ukrainian opponents, Shakhtar Donetsk, in last week’s 1st leg, Genk managed to bounce back with a win on the weekend with a 2-1 win away from home at Kortrijk in the Belgian First Division A which will give them a timely boost ahead of this decisive leg on Tuesday night.
Results overall though have been pretty ordinary where Genk have been concerned as the visitors have recorded just two wins from their previous nine matches in all competitions, while also slipping to four defeats within this period as well.
Genk also possess a poor record in the Champions League too as the Belgian visitors have failed to win any of their last 13 ties in the competition, losing their last five ties on the trot.
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Shakhtar Donetsk v Genk
Key Facts – Shakhtar Donetsk v Genk Tip
- Shakhtar Donetsk have lost just 3 of their last 12 CL ties overall
- Shakhtar Donetsk beat Real Madrid 2-0 last season
- Genk have failed to win any of their last 13 ties in the CL
Shakhtar Donetsk therefore look the more likely for a positive result here.
The best betting odds for Shakhtar Donetsk v Genk
Shakhtar D to win: 1.84 at Marathonbet
Draw: 4.10 at Marathonbet
Genk to win: 3.82 at Marathonbet
