Shakhtar Donetsk vs Atalanta Prediction 02 Oct 2024

⚽ Champions League - League phase - Round 2 Preview

📅 02 Oct 2024

⏰ 17:45 GMT +1

🏟 Veltins Arena (Gelsenkirchen)

Shakhtar Donetsk began their Champions League campaign with a goalless draw against Bologna. Unable to play in their home region of Donbas due to instability, Shakhtar continues to play their "home" games in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Despite being accustomed to such challenges, Shakhtar will be eager to avoid extending their streak of six consecutive group-stage eliminations. Historically, they have struggled against Italian opposition, losing 19 of 32 European encounters against Serie A sides, while conceding 61 goals and scoring just 21.

Atalanta, Europa League holders, also started their Champions League journey with a draw, facing Arsenal. Their 1-1 draw against Bologna at the weekend continued their lackluster Serie A form (W2, D1, L3), and they have now gone four UCL away games without a win (D2, L2). Though Atalanta started their European away journey strong with five wins from their first seven UCL trips, they will remember their impressive 3-0 victory against Shakhtar as a motivator in this clash.

Where to watch Shakhtar Donetsk vs Atalanta?

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📋Players to watch:

• Georgiy Sudakov (Shakhtar Donetsk): Scoring in his last two domestic games after missing a penalty in the Champions League opener, Sudakov is crucial to Shakhtar’s attacking hopes.
• Ademola Lookman (Atalanta): With a strong scoring rate, Lookman, who bagged a hat-trick in the Europa League final, will aim to bounce back after a scoreless performance last time out.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Shakhtar has only had one goalless first half in their last eight home UCL games.
• Atalanta has won only one of their last ten UCL matches (D4, L4).
• Shakhtar has been eliminated in the group stage for six consecutive UCL seasons.

💡 Shakhtar Donetsk vs Atalanta Prediction

Both teams enter this clash after draws in their opening Champions League games, with Shakhtar’s unsettled home situation and Atalanta’s poor away form adding uncertainty to the result. Shakhtar’s defensive resilience will be tested, but Atalanta’s inconsistent recent form suggests a tight match. Expect a low-scoring draw, with both teams likely to find the net.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Atalanta Betting Tips

• Both teams to score.
• Under 2.5 goals.
• Draw or Atalanta to win (Double Chance).