Europa League: Feyenoord vs Shakhtar Donetsk – Match preview and betting tip

Ace Football team offers the Europa League round of 16 match preview for Feyenoord and Shakhtar Donetsk, who meet up on Thursday. The pre-match analysis includes the latest fixture stats and facts and a free betting tip for our readers.

On Thursday, Shakhtar visit the de Kuip for the second and final leg of their Europa League last-16 tie against Feyenoord.

There is still everything to play for in this tie. The two sides are 1-1 on aggregate after last week’s first leg, meaning this game is a winner takes all scenario.

Form: Feyenoord vs Shakhtar Donetsk

Feyenoord Form

Feyenoord look good before their upcoming match, in which they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat FC Groningen by 1-0, before drawing 1-1 with Shakhtar Donetsk. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out FC Volendam 2-1. Arne Slot’s men claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Europa League. They also drew one and lost two, as they scored 13 and conceded nine goals.

Shakhtar Donetsk Form

Shakhtar Donetsk are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating FC Minaj by 1-4. This was followed by a 1-1 with Feyenoord and a 0-3 win against Kryvbas. The Miners won twice, while also recording two draws, and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Europa League. The scoreline from these matches says 18 goals were conceded and 13 scored.

Betting stats for Feyenoord and Shakhtar Donetsk

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Feyenoord and Shakhtar Donetsk. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Betting markets: Feyenoord vs Shakhtar Donetsk

Full-time result

Feyenoord won eight of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew two and lost none. Shakhtar Donetsk won five games, drew two, and lost three in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Amazingly, Feyenoord are on a streak of 17 matches without defeat. Shakhtar Donetsk remained unbeaten in their last 6 games on the bounce.

Both teams to score

Feyenoord scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Astonishingly, Shakhtar Donetsk scored the opening goal of the match in six of their last ten games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Feyenoord managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, Shakhtar Donetsk kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Feyenoord’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 2.5 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in nine of the last ten outings for Shakhtar Donetsk, who managed to score three times in those matches. Feyenoord scored at least one goal in their last 24 matches.

Betting suggestion: Feyenoord vs Shakhtar Donetsk

In conclusion, we have a free betting prediction for this game between Feyenoord and Shakhtar Donetsk. The betting tip was formed based on the abovementioned statements.

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