Analysis and prediction for PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar: A significant difference in class.
The Champions League match between PSV Eindhoven and Shakhtar will take place at 3:00 AM on November 28th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the teams' form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest team news for PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar
PSV will be without Luuk de Jong once again due to a minor muscle injury, but this shouldn't be a problem if Ricardo Pepi continues to maintain his impressive form.
Pepi's hat-trick in the win against Groningen last weekend brought his total to 10 goals in his last six games for both club and national team, and he is expected to continue leading the attack.
Armando Obispo and Hirving Lozano both returned from injury last weekend and are named in the reserve list, but Jerdy Schouten and Joey Veerman remain absent, while Sergino Dest is a major doubt.
On Shakhtar's side, there are currently no injuries in the starting lineup, and Pedrinho's absence from last weekend's match was believed to be a precautionary measure.
Shakhtar's defense could change significantly from Sunday's match against Inhulets if Pedrinho returns, as Mykola Matviienko and Yukhym Konoplya have also been retained as substitutes and are expected to feature in this game.
Eguinaldo featured in the win against Young Boys in the fourth round and could return to the starting lineup after scoring two goals coming off the bench in the win against Inhulets.
Latest predicted lineups for PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar
PSV Eindhoven:
Benitez; Karsdorp, Flamingo, Boscagli, Dams; Til, Mauro Jr, Tillman; Bakayoko, Pepi, Lang
Shakhtar Donetsk:
Riznyk; Konoplya, Bondar, Matviienko, Pedrinho; Bondarenko, Kryskiv, Sudakov; Zubkov, Eguinaldo, Kevin
Latest football match prediction: PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar
Under the leadership of Peter Bosz, PSV continued their impressive scoring record, winning 5-0 against Groningen last weekend after the international break.
This victory helps them maintain a 5-point lead over Utrecht at the top of the Eredivisie table, with 4 wins in their last 5 matches and a total of 20 goals scored. Utrecht will be PSV's next opponent after this match in the European competition.
However, all attention and focus will now be on the Champions League, where PSV are currently in 24th place – the last position to qualify for the knockout rounds.
Despite facing numerous difficulties, PSV has had a rather respectable start to the season. After their opening day defeat against Juventus, they continued to face tough challenges from Sporting Lisbon and Paris Saint-Germain, but managed to draw with both teams.
In their first match this season, where they were considered the favorites, Bosz's team thrashed Girona 4-0, and now they have the chance to win the UCL for the second consecutive season in seven.
That victory gave PSV 5 points halfway through the season, and another 5 points from the remaining 4 matches would be enough for them to qualify for the next round.
Three points are expected in this match, as PSV are unbeaten in their last 12 home games – their longest streak in over 12 years.
However, the home team will need to improve their recent head-to-head record against Ukrainian teams if they want to continue this streak, as this will be their first time facing Shakhtar, and PSV have lost 3 of their last 4 matches against teams from Ukraine.
However, against opponents of similar caliber, PSV often perform well, remaining unbeaten in their last 10 Champions League matches against teams that have never reached the final.
Shakhtar coach Marino Pusic will be looking to end this run of form upon returning to his home country, following a 2-1 victory over Young Boys in the fourth round, which gave them momentum in this campaign.
After having only two shots on target in their first three UCL matches this season and failing to score a goal, Shakhtar had six shots on target in their win against Young Boys, putting them back in contention for qualification.
This result contributed to Shakhtar's five-game winning streak, followed by a resounding 6-0 victory over Inhulets last weekend.
However, all of these matches are played at home, and Pusic will face a major challenge as his team has yet to win in their last two away games, losing to Arsenal and drawing with Dynamo Kyiv, who are six points ahead of them in the domestic league.
With Bayern Munich, Brest, and Borussia Dortmund as their next opponents in the remaining three matches, Shakhtar will have to spring a surprise somewhere if they want to compete for a place in the top 24, and a win here could be a necessary condition.
This becomes difficult considering Shakhtar have only won 2 of their last 14 away matches in Europe, and have lost 3 of their last 4 away games in the Netherlands.
Predicted score for PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtaras follows:
- Sportsmole:PSV Eindhoven 3-0 Shakhtar
- WhoScore:PSV Eindhoven 2-0 Shakhtar
- Our newspaper predicts:PSV Eindhoven 3-0 Shakhtar
When and where can I watch PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar live?
To watch the PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar match live in the Champions League at 3:00 AM on November 28th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.