Shakhtar Donetsk vs Celtic – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 UEFA Champions League
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THE FACTS
When is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Celtic on and what time does it start? Shakhtar Donetsk vs Celtic will take place on Wednesday 14th September, 2022 – 17:45 (UK)
Where is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Celtic taking place? Shakhtar Donetsk vs Celtic will take place at Stadion Miejski Legii Warszawa im. Marszalka Józefa Pilsudskiego in Warsaw, Poland
Where can I get tickets for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Celtic? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Celtic on in the UK? Shakhtar Donetsk vs Celtic will be televised live on BT Sport in the UK
Where can I stream Shakhtar Donetsk vs Celtic in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Shakhtar Donetsk vs Celtic live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
SHAKHTAR DONETSK
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Trubin; Taylor, Bondar, Matviyenko, Konoplia; Stepanenko; Shved, Bondarenko, Sudakov, Mudryk; Zubkov
UNAVAILABLE: Korniyenko (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
CELTIC
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Hart; Juranovic, Carter-Vickers, Jenz, Taylor; O'Riley, McGregor, Hatate; Maeda, Kyogo, Jota
UNAVAILABLE: Starfelt (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Confidence is high within the Shakhtar Donetsk squad after they pulled off one of the most impressive results in this season’s Champions League group stage so far, by thrashing RB Leipzig 1-4 in Germany. They’ll no doubt fancy their chances of further success against Celtic, who in contrast were beaten 0-3 by Real Madrid. However, it could have easily been a different story for the Scottish champions, who fashioned a number of golden opportunities to score which they did not take. Manager Ange Postecoglou isn’t expected to change the way he sets his team out to play, so expected Celtic to try and take the game to Shakhtar as they did for large periods of time against the European champions. This should lead to an entertaining battle, especially if Celtic can show more cutting edge in front of goal. Shakhtar’s offensive qualities were clear for all to see vs RB Leipzig and regardless of who comes out on top here, backing over 2.5 goals scored across 90 minutes has to be favoured.
