Champions League: Juventus v Shakhtar Donetsk predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Champions League: Juventus v Shakhtar Donetsk predictions Champions League Uefa, International	02/10/2012 20:45	full time result	Juventus win	1.667	Bet at Pinnacle
Betting prediction was written by Ronny

JUVENTUS - Shakhtar DONETSK PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW - BETTING STATS

Juventus is top of the pops in the Serie A with 5-1-0 in six games. Juventus enjoyed 54% possession at Stamford Bridge last Champions league round (Much due to Chelsea trying to secure a win after scoring two goals). The game was even and ended 2-2. Juventus came back from 2-0 down. Juventus has Won last five home games. All with two goals or more, however 4 out of their last 6 competitive home games have been under 2.5 goals. Shakhtar Donetsk has won 10/10 games in the Ukrainian Premier League. They won their last Champions League game at home against Nordsjaelland 2-0. They fully deserved the win given run of play. Shakhtar had 13 shots on target versus Nordsjaelland's 3, but Shakhtar Donetsk had only 38% posession. Five out of six of their last away games have yielded over 2.5 goals. 

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

The teams are expected to field very strong sides. Juventus had another fantastic transfer window this summer and look extremely strong in all areas of the pitch. Pirlo has opened the Serie A season as good as one could hope given his age of 33, and together with the highly dynamic Marchisio they are used to dictate play in the middle of the park. Juventus has a solid and experienced defense, and up front they got players who know where the goal stands in Giovinco, Matri, Vucinic, Quagliarella and now also Bendtner. Shakhtar Donetsk is obviously high flying in the Ukrainian top league, but is more unevenly assembled as a team. They rely heavily of the offensive spark created by Douglas Costa, Alex Teixeira, Willian and the Armenian youngster and play maker Henrikh Mkhitaryan who scored twice against Nordsjaelland. That said, if you need to rely on an offense; this offense is the real deal. All the mentioned stars are on the christmas shopping list of most top team managers across Europe.

I expect Juventus to enjoy 60-65% of the possession in this game, and Shakhtar to go for quick moves on the break. Should Juventus believe they've done enough to kill off the game early I think Shakhtar may be close to 50% possession though. Shakhtar have enough flair in their side to cause Juventus serious trouble, and Juventus can of course have a one-off bad night or under estimate the Ukrainian side. That said; the home side are about to have a massive season. Not only do Juventus have great players all over the park, they also have a strong will. Coming back to get a 2-2 against a in-form Chelsea last round was a proof of that. Their run-up to this game, a 4-1 trashing of Roma also indicate they are serious as cancer. 

JUVENTUS - SHAKHTAR DONETSK PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Based on the above mentioned stats and analysis I personally go for 1.667 offered by Pinnacle Sports. I do not think this odds will stand come match day after all the world's leisure punters have placed Juventus on their accumulators. My recommendation is to take this bet now.

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JUVENTUS v Shakhtar DONETSK PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

I do not think Juventus will underestimate the Ukrainians. Conte is too clever a coach to let that happen. The players are also too experienced overall. I did not like that Shakhtar let Nordsjaelland dominate possession in their first CHL game this season, and in this game it won't matter. Juventus will dominate them. This should give Juventus plenty of time to create goalscoring opportunities for their star strikers to convert. Also; as Juve is coming off four straight home wins in Serie A with two goals or more in their favor I do believe Juventus - 1.5 goals at Bet365 priced at a massive 2.5 represents value to be had.

I take 2.5 at Bet365 before the odds drop and the value is gone.

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JUVENTUS v Shakhtar DONETSK PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

After reading my predictions and preview I am sure you by now guess my call. Yes, I do think this game will go over 2.5 goals. Juventus dominating possession will give the strikers many chances, and from the midfield there will be launched dangerous runs and shots as well. Shakhtar can also easily notch a goal on the counter, or if they are allowed into the game should Juventus get a comfortable lead early on. 1.962 is the best odds available, and it is offered by Pinnacle Sports.

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JUVENTUS v Shakhtar DONETSK PREVIEW - FInal words

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