Real Madrid was unlucky to not win by a larger margin last Wednesday against Shakhtar Donetsk. They had 14 shots on target and 36 shots in total in the game. All three goals that were scored in this match happened in the first half.
Shakhtar is still in second place in the group with another fixture against both RB Leipzig and Celtic on the horizon. If the home side is able to grab a point in this contest, they will have a much better chance of advancing to the next round.
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Let’s look at the betting odds for the match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Madrid…
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Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid Odds
- 3-Way Handicap: Real Madrid (-275) | Draw (+425) | Shakhtar Donetsk (+625)
- Over/Under Goals: Over 3.5 ( +115) | Under 3.5 (-160)
- Both Teams to Score: Yes (-145) | No (+105)
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid odds and all stats included in this article are current as of Monday, Oct. 10, at BetMGM Sportsbook.
After a 2-1 win last week, Real Madrid are favored to repeat that performance on the road this week. The game total remains at 3.5 but the Under is juiced this time around. The most glaring difference in the odds for this game is the both teams to score prop. In last week’s fixture, both teams to get on the scoresheet was +100, but this UCL wager is now juiced to -145 for this contest.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid Betting Tips
This could be a letdown spot for Real Madrid as they have a matchup against Barcelona coming up this weekend at the Santiago Bernabéu. Madrid had 60% of the possession last week, but took their foot off the pedal in the second half of the game.
At the end of the game, it was a very comfortable win for Los Blancos, even though the final score was only 2-1. If they had converted some of their chances, this could’ve finished as a blowout. The visitors should control the majority of the possession again with Shakhtar looking to capitalize on the counter attack.
Real Madrid will look to get off to a quick start again and potentially rotate their lineup in the second half with the crucial La Liga fixture against Barcelona coming up on Sunday.
Real Madrid secured their first clean sheet in domestic play over the weekend against Getafe, but it will be a tougher test to repeat that feat on the road against Shakhtar.
Back both teams to find the back of the net again and a potentially high-scoring game.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid Prediction
Shakhtar Donetsk 1-3 Real Madrid
I predicted a 3-1 win for Madrid in last week’s match and I’m going right back to that bet for this week. Madrid clearly looked like the better side for most of this contest and left a lot of opportunities on the pitch. They should grab three points on the road here and get on the scoresheet multiple times.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid Best Bets
➕ Real Madrid to Win and Both Teams to Score (+160) at BetMGM Sportsbook
WAGER: 1 Unit
The Madrid defense has not been strong this season and can be burned by the counter attack. Shakhtar has speedy wingers that can cause problems for any opposing back line, and they’ll be on the attack in this game trying to grab at least one point from the match.
This definitely could be a trap game for Madrid with El Clasico on their minds, but they are still the superior team and have the talent to secure all three points.
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➕ Real Madrid to win the first half (-125) at BetMGM Sportsbook
WAGER: 1 Unit
Similar to the match last week, I think that Real Madrid will get off to a fast start in this contest. They will look to get out to an early lead and make substitutes in the second half to get their stars some rest. Back the visitors to have the edge in the first 45 minutes of this match.
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