Real Sociedad v Shakhtar Donetsk predictions & betting tips

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Real Sociedad v Shakhtar Donetsk predictions & betting tips Champions League Uefa, International	17/09/2013 20:45	full time result	Sociedad	2.40	Bet at William Hill
Betting prediction was written by Ronny

Real Sociedad v Shakhtar Donetsk predictions & betting tips

Real Sociedad is 1-2-1 so far domestically. That’s probably close to par given who they’ve faced. Last season the club did really well, much thanks to Illarramendi who has now transferred to Real. They’ve brought in some very decent players this window, but I do rate them as weaker than last season still. Sociedad has no new injury worries. That means Martinez is the only man on the sidelines.

Shakhtar Donetsk is 6-1-2 so far domestically, and they’re winless in three. As usual it is a mix of local lads and Brazilian flair players that dons the Shakhtar shirt.  After selling Mkhitaryan, Fernandinho and Willian this transfer window they’ve brought in Bernard, Ferreyra, Fred, Wellington and Fernando has all been brought in. It is obviously going to take some time for this side to gel, but make no mistake about it. This side can play! Here they will be without Chygrynskiy who is injured. Young Grechyshkin has been left out of th squad as the coach prefers more experienced players tonight.

Real Sociedad v Shakhtar Donetsk betting tips

Real Sociedad only lost twice at home last season, and they won to nil five times. They beat Barcelona and Valencia and drew Real Madrid. Their stats were 10-7-2. Shakhtar Donetsk was fantastic in Ukraine last season with 11-3-1 away from home. In the Champions League they drew Juventus, beat Nordsjaelland but lost to Chelsea and Dortmund.

Both sides are a tad weaker than last season, at least at this stage, but I think the market underestimate Sociedad here. Shakhtar hasn’t been in-form in Ukraine and with so many new players coming in it will take time to gel.

William Hill offers 2.40 (7/5) for the home win. I think that represents acceptable value and suggest you move in on those odds.

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