UEFA Champions League / RB Leipzig vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk

 

 

Analysis:

Fans of both teams await the Champions League action scheduled for Tuesday as RB Leipzig will play Shakhtar Donetsk.

 

RB Leipzig

Matches with RB Leipzig have often been lively affairs recently with plenty of scoring being the norm. Over their past half dozen clashes, a total of 23 goals have flown in for both teams combined (at an average of 3.83 goals per game) with 14 of those accredited to RB Leipzig.

 

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

A succession of reliable performances by the Shakhtar Donetsk defensive unit has resulted in their ‘goals against’ tally standing at 3 from their last 6 fixtures in total. During the same period of time, the number of goals that they have scored themselves is 11. That sort of pattern won’t necessarily be carried forward into this next game, though.

 

Verdict:

Leipzig's form is not good enough, but their strength advantage is great. The 1x2 first odds is 1.25-6.00-9.50, which means support the home team. Leipzig should win this game.

 

Home win