It is all to play for on Europa League’s RO16 final day, 16.03.2023. Given the venue and form, the Ukranian Miners aim to plunder Feyenoord in a seemingly uphill task. Feyenoord has been near-immaculate in their last five games, while Shakhtar has ungodly amounts of goals in that timeline. Kickoff is at 5:45 PM (UTC) on Thursday at De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Key Highlights
Feyenoord has been nothing short of exceptional this season, so it’s no wonder they sit atop the Eredivisie table. In its last five games, the Dutch team has won four, with a draw against Shakhtar in the reverse tie being the only glint.
Shakhtar Donetsk has adopted the habit of making it rain goals, scoring three, four, and seven in three of their last five matches. It has a loss and one stale affair in that period. First, a defeat against Rennes. Then, its draw with Feyenoord last week completes the timeline.
Injury Reports
Feyenoord has three players on the injury list. Quienten Timber and Justin Bijlow are certainly out of the tie, while Patrik Walemark is a major doubt to feature in this game. On the other hand, Shakhtar has a healthy team and comes with full squad artillery against Feyenoord.
Predictions
Form favours the home side to win. However, history doesn’t. The pair have met thrice before, with Shakhtar topping the Dutch side twice. Hence, tomorrow’s match at the Feyenoord Stadium is uncertain. What’s more likely is a goal-based bet.
We predict the match will end in two or more goals (Over 1.5). And the odds of this outcome are pegged at 1.27 (-370 American; 27/100 Fractional).
Reason: Feyenoord haven’t lost in their last 16 matches. Also, they remain unbeaten in 20 home games. Given their far superior form and track record this season, netting the ball should not prove evasive for them. However, in its last five matches, Shakhtar has not failed to embarrass its opponents too; losing just one and drawing the other. The match should end in two or more goals.
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