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UEFA Champions League - FC Shakhtar Donetsk VS Bayern Munchen Prediciton
UEFA Champions League - FC Shakhtar Donetsk VS Bayern Munchen
Match Time:11-12-2024 04:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk will head into Tuesday’s game with a few key absences. Winger Pedrinho and left-back Pedro Henrique are both suspended and will be unavailable for selection, which could alter Marino Pusic’s tactical approach. Despite these setbacks, Shakhtar have the depth to maintain their structure, and the team will rely on replacements to step up against formidable opposition.
For the game against Bayern Munich, Dmytro Riznyk is expected to start in goal in a 4-3-3 formation, shielded by a back four comprising Yukhym Konoplya at right-back, Valeriy Bondar and Mykola Matviyenko as the central defensive pairing, and Irakli Azarovi at left-back.
As for the midfield unit, Oleksandr Bondarenko, Georgiy Sudakov, and Dmytro Kryskiv are likely to form a trio tasked with both defensive solidity and creativity. The forward line is expected to feature Oleksandr Zubkov on the right wing, Kevin on the left, and Danylo Sikan leading the attack as the central striker.
Bayern Munich
Die Roten face significant squad issues ahead of their trip to face Shakhtar Donetsk, with several key players unavailable. Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, and Josip Stanisic are all sidelined due to injuries, leaving Bayern Munich short of defensive options.
Additionally, midfielder Joao Palhinha and forwards Harry Kane and Kingsley Coman will also miss out, limiting Vincent Kompany’s options in attack and midfield. These absences could force tactical adjustments as Bayern aim to secure an important result.
For the match, Bayern Munich are expected to field a 4-2-3-1 formation. Daniel Peretz will deputise in goal, protected by a back four comprising Sacha Boey at right-back, Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae as the central defenders, and Raphael Guerreiro at left-back.
In midfield, Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka will form a double pivot, tasked with shielding the defence while also providing the creative link to the forward line. Ahead of them, Jamal Musiala is likely to take up the central attacking midfield role, flanked by Michael Olise on the right wing and Leroy Sane on the left.
Thomas Muller is expected to lead the line as the striker, bringing his experience and versatility to the attack in the absence of Harry Kane. This setup will rely heavily on Bayern Munich’s depth and tactical flexibility to overcome Shakhtar Donetsk’s challenge.
Shakhtar Donetsk possible starting lineup:
Riznyk; Konoplia, Bondar, Matviyenko, Azarovi; Bondarenko, Kryskiv, Sudakov; Zubkov, Sikan, Kevin
Bayern Munich possible starting lineup:
Neuer; Boey, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Sane; Muller
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Bayern Munich Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Bayern Munich have a good historical record against Shakhtar Donetsk in European competitions and have won one out of the two games played between the two teams, with the other game ending in a draw.
The previous meeting between the two teams in the UEFA Champions League took place in the Round of 16 in the 2015-16 campaign and ended in a 7-0 aggregate victory for Bayern Munich.
Shakhtar Donetsk suffered a 7-0 defeat away from home in their previous meeting against Bayern Munich in the 2015-16 campaign is their heaviest defeat in a single game in the competition.
Bayern Munich are winless in their last five matches away from home in the UEFA Champions League - their longest such run in the competition since 2004
Prediciton: Shakhtar Donetsk 1-3 Bayern Munich
Bayern could take some time to settle into the game considering they have a number of injury absentees in their defence and attack, and it would be surprising if they managed to keep a clean sheet. However, Shakhtar have proven to be defensively vulnerable in the Champions League, and it is difficult to see how they overcome the visitors' quality.
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