Beşiktaş vs Shakhtar: match preview, predicted lineups, tips & odds on July 24, 2025
Europa League
In the quarterfinal stage of the Europa League qualification, Beşiktaş will face Shakhtar on July 24, 2025, in their first-leg match. Arda Turan returns to familiar territory in Istanbul.
Our Prediction for Beşiktaş vs Shakhtar
The Turkish side tried to improve last season. The new coach, van Bronckhorst, started with a Super Cup victory. However, he was dismissed in 2024, with results failing to meet expectations. Under Solskjær, the club only managed to finish fourth in the national Super League.
For the Donetsk giants, last season was unsuccessful. For the first time in 25 years, they finished only third in the UPL, trailing not only Dynamo Kyiv but also Oleksandriya. As a result, there was a change of manager, despite the domestic cup victory. Arda Turan made his Europa League debut with a resounding win over Ilves in a nominal home match. However, last week in Finland, the team settled for a goalless draw.
The Istanbul top club averaged 1.64 goals scored, conceding exactly one per game. The Ukrainian visitors boasted an impressive record: 2.30 goals for and 0.87 against per match.
Beşiktaş vs Shakhtar: Key Statistics and Trends
- Beşiktaş are winless in their last three matches, losing the last two encounters
- Shakhtar, under their new coach, have one win and one draw in the Europa League
- The club kept a clean sheet in both fixtures
- In total, including friendlies, the Ukrainians registered three wins in six matches this summer
Beşiktaş vs Shakhtar: Possible Starting Lineups
Beşiktaş (probable lineup): Günok - Masuaku, Uduokhai, Gabriel Paulista, Svensson - João Mário, Hadziahmetović, Gedson Fernandes - Muçi, Rafa Silva, Hekimoğlu
Shakhtar (probable lineup): Riznyk - Pedro Henrique, Matviyenko, Bondar, Konoplia - de Macedo, Gomes, Sudakov, Bondarenko, Santana - Elias
Previous Matches: Beşiktaş vs Shakhtar
So far, only friendly matches have been played between the teams. Ukrainians have won twice, with one draw.
Free Prediction for Beşiktaş vs Shakhtar
The home side are favorites. However, the visitors are committed to entertaining football — expect their "trademark" over 2.5 total goals (odds – 1.92).
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's progress in the Europa League standings.
