Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid: Predictions, tips & betting odds

Real Madrid travel to Warsaw to face Shakhtar Donetsk on matchday four the Champions League with Carlo Ancelotti's men looking for their fourth consecutive win in Group F.

Another success for the reigning champions would surely wrap up top spot in the group with two games to spare, yet the visitors are likely to rest players given their big La Liga clash with Barcelona at the weekend.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid latest odds

These two sides met in the Spanish capital last week with Madrid recording a 2-1 victory and another triumph for the Spanish side is priced at 4/11 (1.36) with bet365.

The hosts meanwhile are available at 15/2 (7.50) with the draw on offered at 17/4 (5.25).

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid first goal scorer odds

Karim Benzema did not feature in the weekend win over Getafe and the feeling is that the Frenchman could feature on Tuesday night.

Benzema remains the shortest priced player to net first at 5/2 (3.50) with Vinicius Junior at 4/1 (5.00).

Tuesday night might see minutes given to some of the less used players in the squad, with Eden Hazard priced ay 6/1 (7.00), just behind Marco Asensio at 11/2 (6.50).

For the hosts, Danylo Sikan and Andriy Kulakov are both priced at 11/1 (12.00).

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid preview

Last week's game between these sides was a curious fixture with Madrid playing extremely well at times, but ending up looking nervously towards the clock by the end.

This should be a much-changed side for the visitors who will still look to be competitive but are unlikely to play some of the scintillating football they showed at the Bernabeu.

Thibaut Courtois is likely to be missing in the Madrid goal and with plenty of players likely to be rested there should be interest in backing Shakhtar to score as they did in the Spanish capital last week.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid tips and predictions

Both teams to score is offered at 3/4 (1.75) and looks like an obvious selection for Tuesday's game with this bet paying out in eight of Los Blancos' last 11 games.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.