Shakhtar's Edge: Can Besiktas Stage a Stunning Comeback?
UEFA Europa League - FC Shakhtar Donetsk VS Besiktas JK
Match Time:01-08-2025 02:00 Friday (GMT+8)
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Shakhtar Donetsk hold a strong advantage after a 4-2 away win against Besiktas and are favored to advance to face Rangers or Panathinaikos in the next Europa League qualifying round.
Team Analysis:
Shakhtar Donetsk took a crucial 4-2 lead in the first leg against Besiktas, thanks to a late goal from their Brazilian player Kevin. Despite challenges from the war and losing key players, Shakhtar has performed well in early qualifiers and remains focused with their league start still weeks away.
Besiktas also hasn’t begun their domestic season yet, but face pressure to overcome the deficit. Meanwhile, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team, having started their Europa League journey early due to missing a higher seed, faces a tough task to advance after a strong previous campaign.
Player Situation:
Shakhtar Donetsk enter the second leg at full strength after a strong first-leg performance, with standout player Alisson in great form. New signing Marlon is unlikely to play due to fitness concerns.
Besiktas, boosted by Orkun Kokcu’s debut, rely on key players like Tammy Abraham to overturn the deficit. Injuries to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Bakhtiyar Zaynutdinov weaken Besiktas, with both players possibly leaving soon.
Result Prediction:
Shakhtar have impressed with their attacking play, scoring heavily in recent matches, while Besiktas, despite being slight favorites and lacking home advantage for Shakhtar, face a tough challenge to overturn the deficit.
Predicted Result: Shakhtar Donetsk 2-3 Besiktas
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