Bologna vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction 18/09/2024 | Champions League
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- Date: 18/09/2024
- Competition: Champions League
- KO: 18:45 CEST
- Venue: Stadio Renato Dall'Ara (Bologna)
An historic occasion takes place at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara as Bologna make their Champions League debut against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Bologna vs Shakhtar Donetsk Betting Tips: BTTS / Draw
Bologna face their first-ever Champions League fixture still searching for their first win of the season after a difficult start to their Serie A campaign.
Four games into the season, Vincenzo Italian´s side have picked up just three points, after a third draw of the campaign against Como on Saturday. i Rossoblu were held to 1:1 draws in both of their two home matches against Udinese and Empoli while they suffered a 3:0 defeat at Napoli in August.
At the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna are a tough side to beat, however, they have now been held to draws in each of their last five competitive matches on home soil. i Rossoblu lost just one of their last 21 fixtures in Bologna since September 2023.
While defensive strength was one of the main factors behind Bologna´s qualification for the UCL, the hosts have now failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last six matches. Five of those games saw BTTS, and a similar outcome could be on the cards on Wednesday.
Shakhtar arrive in Italy having endured an inconsistent start to their domestic campaign. The Ukrainian champions won three but lost two of their first five fixtures, including a 4:3 defeat at Oleksandria in their most recent away fixture.
On the road, goals can usually be expected when Marino Pusic´s side are involved, particularly in this competition. Seven of their last eight away UCL matches saw BTTS, while over 2.5 goals were scored in six of those games.
A tricky tie to call, I expect a competitive contest where both teams are more than capable of getting on the scoresheet.
BTTS is my top tip on Wednesday, while I wouldn't be surprised to see the hosts held to a sixth consecutive home draw.
Bologna team news
Bologna boss Italiano remains unable to call on three long-term injury absentees. Oussama El Azzouzi, Nicolo Cambiaghi, and Lewis Ferguson are all missing for the home side.
Emil Holm, Martin Erlic andDan Ndoye are available again after returning from injury issues against Como.
Last matches of Bologna
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Como
2 : 2
Bologna
Serie A
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Bologna
1 : 1
Empoli
Serie A
-
Napoli
3 : 0
Bologna
Serie A
-
Bologna
1 : 1
Udinese
Serie A
-
Mallorca
5 : 6
Bologna
Club Friendlies 3
Bologna lineup
Goalkeeper
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28
Lukasz Skorupski
Defenders
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3
Stefan Posch
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31
Sam Beukema
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26
Jhon Lucumí
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33
Juan Miranda
Midfielders
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6
Nikola Moro
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8
Remo Freuler
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80
Giovanni Fabbian
Forwards
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7
Riccardo Orsolini
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9
Santiago Castro
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10
Jesper Karlsson
Shakhtar Donetsk team news
Marino Pusic has a fully fit squad available ahead of Wednesday's trip to Italy. Marlon Gomes is available after returning to full fitness after a hamstring injury.
Last matches of FC Shakhtar Donetsk
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FC Shakhtar Donetsk
5 : 2
Karpaty
Premier League
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Oleksandria
4 : 3
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
Premier League
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Livyi Bereh
0 : 1
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
Premier League
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FC Shakhtar Donetsk
0 : 1
Polessya
Premier League
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Vorskla
0 : 5
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
Premier League
FC Shakhtar Donetsk lineup
Goalkeeper
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31
Dmytro Riznyk
Defenders
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26
Yukhym Konoplya
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5
Valerii Bondar
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22
Mykola Matvienko
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16
Irakli Azarovi
Midfielders
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21
Artem Bondarenko
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10
Georgiy Sudakov
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8
Dmytro Kryskiv
Forwards
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38
Pedrinho
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14
Danylo Sikan
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37
Kevin Macedo
Key Facts Bologna vs Shakhtar Donetsk
- Bologna have seen BTTS in 5 of their last 6 matches
- Bologna drew their last 5 home matches
- Shakhtar Donetsk have seen BTTS in 7 of their last 8 away UCL matches
Main prediction Bologna - FC Shakhtar Donetsk
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
bet365
1.8
Additional predictions
Bologna & FC Shakhtar Donetsk current standing in Champions League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 - 2 | +7 | 3 |
| 2 | Celtic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 3 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 5 | Sparta Praha | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 7 | Juventus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 | Real Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 9 | Sporting CP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 10 | Paris Saint Germain | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 11 | Inter | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Manchester City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Bologna | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Sturm Graz | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Crvena Zvezda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Feyenoord | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Monaco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Benfica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Atlético Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | RB Leipzig | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Atalanta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Girona | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 28 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 29 | PSV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 | Milan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 31 | LOSC Lille | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 32 | Club Brugge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 33 | Young Boys | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 34 | Salzburg | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 35 | Slovan Bratislava | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 5 | -4 | 0 |
| 36 | Dinamo Zagreb | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 9 | -7 | 0 |