Shakhtar Donetsk vs Veres prediction and betting tips on December 8, 2023
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Game Prediction
On December 8th, Shakhtar Donetsk will face Veres, and our analysts have prepared a forecast for the match between these opponents.
The Miners as potential leaders
One of Ukraine's premier football clubs, Shakhtar Donetsk, lags behind most competitors in terms of matches played, currently sitting in fourth place. They trail the leader by 5 points, with two matches in hand. In the last fixture, Shakhtar triumphed over Metalist 1925 with a score of 2-0 at their home ground. The situation in the UEFA Champions League remains challenging, with Shakhtar occupying the third spot in the group, trailing Porto on additional criteria. The upcoming match against the Portuguese giant will determine their fate, requiring only a victory to advance or settling for a place in the UEFA Europa League.
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Veres aims to escape the outsider status
Veres is currently struggling, positioned in 14th place, which is within the relegation playoff zone. There is a risk of dropping even lower, as Zorya is just one point behind with two games in hand. In the last fixture, Veres managed to secure a draw against the strong Polissya with a 1-1 score, equalizing only in the 90+5th minute. The primary task now is to move out of the danger zone, with a narrow two-point gap from the 12th qualifying position.
Head-to-head encounters
The teams have already faced each other twice this season. In the Ukrainian Premier League, they played to a 1-1 draw, while in the Ukrainian Cup, Shakhtar emerged victorious with a 3-0 scoreline.
Free match prediction for Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Veres on December 8th
The Miners are considered clear favorites in this encounter and cannot afford another setback. Veres will likely adopt a defensive strategy, aiming to disrupt the opponent's game. We believe that Shakhtar will showcase their high-class performance, and we place our bet on their victory with a handicap of -1.5 goals.