Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sheriff Tiraspol
7th December 2000hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Champions League
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 5/1 odds taken 1421 GMT, Monday 6 December
In the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night, Shakhtar Donetsk and Sheriff Tiraspol square off at the NSC Olimpiyskiy. Real Madrid and Inter Milan are through to the last 16, while Sheriff will take third place and go into the UEFA Europa League. Shakhtar have had forgettable Champions League campaign, but can the Ukrainian outfit end Group D with a home win? Check out the best betting odds and predictions.
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Shakhtar Donetsk Preview – Can the Ukrainians end on a high?
Shakhtar Donetsk, who finished second in the Ukrainian Premier League last term, have had a poor Champions League campaign this season. Roberto De Zerbi’s side will finish rock bottom of Group D no matter what happens on the final day.
Shakhtar have lost four and drawn one of their five Champions League group games. After a 2-0 loss to Sheriff in Tiraspol, the Ukrainians held Inter Milan to a goalless draw in Kiev, but it all went downhill from there. Donetsk have lost three Champions League games on the spin since, shipping nine goals in the process.
De Zerbi’s troops will be hoping to end a disappointing Champions League campaign on a high note. Despite being five points behind them in the table, Shakhtar are the odds-on favourites to beat Sheriff on Tuesday.
Sheriff Tiraspol Preview – Will the Moldovans shock Shakhtar again?
Sheriff Tiraspol have been one of the surprise packages in the Champions League this season. They will miss out on the top two, but the Moldovan champions have given the likes of Real Madrid and Inter Milan a few scares along the way.
Sheriff beat Shakhtar at home in game one before stunning Madrid in the Santiago Bernabeu in late September. Tiraspol’s 2-1 win in the Spanish capital was one of the shock results in Champions League history. Unfortunately, they went on to lose the next three.
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Sheriff will enter the Europa League in high spirits, but can they end Champions League Group D on nine points? The away win is priced at 5/1.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sheriff Tiraspol Betting Advice
In the reverse game in Moldova back in September, Sheriff stunned Shakhtar with a 2-0 home win. Adame Traore sent them on their way in the 16th minute, with Momo Yansane doubling their advantage just after the hour mark.
These teams also met in the group stage of the 2003-04 Champions League. After a 0-0 draw in Moldova, Donetsk won 2-0 on their own patch.
Key Facts – Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sheriff Tiraspol Betting Tip
- Shakhtar have taken just one point from a possible 15
- Sheriff are in the Europa League after two wins from five
- This will be the fourth meeting between the clubs
Sheriff shocked Shakhtar at the Sheriff Stadium in Tiraspol a few months back, and we fancy the Moldovan champions to do the same at the NSC Olimpiyskiy in Kiev on Tuesday. The away win is available at the top price of 5/1.
Sebastian Thill scored the famous late winner in the Bernabeu back in September. He was also on target in the 3-1 loss in the San Siro in October. Put some money on the Luxembourg international to score anytime in this one at 15/2.
The best betting odds for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sheriff Tiraspol
Shakhtar Donetsk to win: 8/15 at Bet365
Draw: 10/3 at Bet365
Sheriff Tiraspol to win: 5/1 at Bet365
