July 23, 2025
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Besiktas vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday | 18:00 UTC | Besiktas Stadium, Istanbul | Europa League Qualifier – Second Round (First Leg)
Besiktas and Shakhtar Donetsk clash in Istanbul in a high-profile second-round qualifier that feels more like a group-stage encounter. With European pedigree on both sides, the stakes are high for a place in the next round.
Besiktas vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction
Besiktas have loaded up for the new campaign with marquee loan signings Tammy Abraham and Orkun Kokcu, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer begins his first full European campaign as manager. However, they come into this one undercooked, with mixed pre-season form and a lack of competitive minutes.
Shakhtar, in contrast, already have a 6-0 aggregate win over Ilves under their belts and are showing early signs of form under new boss Arda Turan. Creative maestro Heorhiy Sudakov and winger Alisson Santana were both outstanding in the opening round.
With Besiktas still finding their rhythm and Shakhtar in sharper condition, a draw looks likely.
Besiktas vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction & Odds
Besiktas are 2.32 to win the first leg at home, while Shakhtar are narrowly priced at 2.86. The draw stands out at 3.65 in what looks a tight encounter on paper.
Besiktas vs Shakhtar Donetsk Tips
✅ Draw – 3.65
✅ Draw & Over 1.5 Goals – 4.30
✅ HT/FT: Besiktas/Draw – 14.00
Shakhtar have conceded just once in five matches this month, but Besiktas should pose enough of a threat at home to keep things interesting.
Besiktas vs Shakhtar Donetsk Predicted Lineups
Besiktas: Gunok; Svensson, Gabriel, Uduokhai, Jurasek; Tiknaz, Yilmaz; Rashica, Silva, Mario; Abraham
Shakhtar Donetsk: Riznyk; Konoplya, Bondar, Matviyenko, Pedrinho; Gomes; Santana, Bondarenko, Sudakov, Kevin; Elias
Besiktas vs Shakhtar Betting Tips & Predictions
✅ Draw – 3.65
✅ Draw & Over 1.5 Goals – 4.30
✅ HT/FT: Besiktas/Draw – 14.00
Odds correct at time of writing.
