Borussia Dortmund vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction 29 January 2025
Added on 27 January, 2025
The Champions League eighth-round clash between Borussia Dortmund and Shakhtar is set for next Wednesday.
Borussia has already secured a playoff spot, sitting in 14th place with 12 points and a goal difference of 19:11. In their last five European outings, the Bumblebees have secured victories over Sturm (1:0) and Dinamo Zagreb (3:0), while suffering defeats against Real Madrid (2:5), Barcelona (2:3), and Bologna (1:2).
Shakhtar, on the other hand, continues to struggle against Europe’s elite, currently positioned 27th with seven points and a goal record of 7:13. The Pitmen recently claimed wins over Young Boys (2:1) and Brest (2:0), but fell short against Arsenal (0:1), PSV (2:3), and Bayern (1:5).
Despite their inconsistencies, Borussia Dortmund remains a significantly stronger side than Shakhtar. The home advantage and passionate support at Signal Iduna Park will further boost the German club’s drive to secure another crucial victory.
Borussia Dortmund to win and over 2.5 goals in the match 1.83