On Tuesday, Shakhtar Donetsk receives Dinamo Zagreb for the third day of the group stage of the Champions League. Both teams are still in the race for qualification and will want to win.
Regularly present in these group stages of the Champions League, Donetsk had only finished third in his group last year behind Manchester City and Lyon and had been donated to the Europa League. This season, the Shakhtar has a real chance of being able to reach the round of 16 and did not miss his debut in Pool C. If he could not do anything at home against the ogre of this group, Manchester City (0-3), the Ukrainian club went to do a very good operation during the 2nd day on the field of Atalanta Bergamo (win 1-2). In the league, the Brazilian Taison’s partners take the lead and won all of their 11 league games. Last Friday, they easily defeated Kolos Kovalivka (6-0).
For its part, Dinamo Zagreb had to go through several preliminary rounds to get the right to participate in this phase of hens. The Croatians dominated the clubs Sabutarlo, Ferencvaros and Rosenborg to finally enter the competition. From the outset, Nenad Bjelica’s men justified their presence in this group phase by easily defeating Atalanta Bergamo (4-0). Then, they went well on the field of Manchester City but without managing to avoid defeat (2-0). In its national championship, Dinamo is in the lead with 25 points in 11 games. Recently, the partners of former Rennais Théophile-Catherine won against their neighbor Lokomotiva (0-4) and then against Slaven Koprivnica (1-0) and on the lawn of Gorica last Friday (2-4) . Very strong at home, they have still lost two away games since the start of their championship.
The staff for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Dinamo Zagreb
The Shakhtar has many Brazilian players or Brazilian origin that are formidable, starting with the top scorer, Junior Morares, author of 11 goals in 11 league games. In addition, Marlos and Taison have scored six goals. On the absentee side, the important midfielder Solomon and defender Khotcholova are absent.
For Dinamo, the important striker Petkovic, midfielder Ademi, defender Leskovic and substitute Andric are all on the floor. The important middle Majer is uncertain. This weekend, striker Orisic scored a hat-trick.
The compositions for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Dinamo Zagreb
The probable composition of Shakhtar Donetsk (meeting at 18h for the official compo):
Pyatov – Dodo, Bondar, Matviyenko, Cipriano – Kovalenko, Alan Patrick – Martins, Taison, Konoplyanka – Junior Moraes.
Absent: Solomon, Khotcholova (injured)
Uncertain: None
The probable tactical disposition:
Pyatov
Dodo – Bondar – Matviyenko – Cipriano
Kovalenko – Alan Patrick
Martins – Taison – Konaplyanka
Junior Moraes
The probable composition of Dinamo Zagreb (appointment at 18h for the official compo):
Livakovic – Stojanovic, Theophilus Catherine, Dilaver, Peric – Gojak, Ivanusec, Moro, Daniel Olmo – Situm, Kadzior
Absent: Petkovic, Ademi, Leskovic, Andric (injured)
Unsure: Majer (Injured)
The tactical provision provided for:
Livakovic
Stojanovic – Théophile-Catherine – Dilaver – Peric
Gojak – Ivanusec – Moro – Daniel Olmo
Situm – Kadzior
Since 2008, the clubs have crossed only 2 times in official competition. Each time, Shakhtar won.
– The Shakhtar has offensive players of high quality.
– Dinamo has several holders on the floor.
– At home, Shakhtar remains on 8 wins in 10 games in all competitions.
– Shakhtar have scored 12 goals in their last 3 games without taking a single one.
In great shape especially at home, Shakhtar seems to be able to win against Dinamo Zagreb.
Betting Tips: Victory of Shakhtar Donetsk
Odds: 1.70
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