Our Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction: 2-1
Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 29, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-1 for the match between Borussia Dortmund and Shakhtar Donetsk.
This Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Borussia Dortmund's Last Match – Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen
Borussia Dortmund will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 Germany Bundesliga I draw with Werder Bremen on January 25. In that match, Borussia Dortmund controlled 46% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
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![]() | 46% | 8 (4) | 1.39 | 37 |
![]() | 54% | 10 (4) | 1.25 | 44 |
Shakhtar Donetsk's Last Match – Shakhtar Donetsk vs Brest
Shakhtar Donetsk will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 UEFA Champions League win against Brest on January 22. In that match, Shakhtar Donetsk recorded 47% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
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![]() | 47% | 7 (5) | 1.94 | 27 |
![]() | 53% | 7 (4) | 0.43 | 46 |
Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk Stats
Key Stats
Borussia Dortmund | Shakhtar Donetsk | |
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1.14 | Attacking Strength | 1.16 |
0.69 | Defence Strength | 1.08 |
0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
1.5 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Borussia Dortmund are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Shakhtar Donetsk average 1.9 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Borussia Dortmund 15-20
Shakhtar Donetsk 19-14
What are the odds for this match?
Borussia Dortmund to win: @1.363
Draw: @5.5
Shakhtar Donetsk to win: @7.5