Shakhtar Donetsk vs Hoffenheim Champions League
Both teams hope to start the competition on a good basis.
State of form
Present in the Champions League last season, Shakhtar Donetsk managed to get out of the group stage before losing to Roma in the round of 16 (2-2 over all 2 games). The two-time defending Ukrainian club manager, Paulo Fonseca, is currently the only leader in his league, and they have come in a row with five consecutive victories in recent weeks.
Last year, Hoffenheim exceeded all expectations by winning a remarkable 3rd place in the Bundesliga, beating teams such as Dortmund, Leverkusen or Leipzig. Present in the Europa League, they had greatly disappointed by finishing in the last place of their group. Authors of an average start in the league this season (11th Bundesliga), the players of Julian Nagelsmann remain on a defeat at the promoted Düsseldorf last weekend (2-1).
The staff for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Hoffenheim
With 7 goals scored in 8 games this season, Brazilian striker Junior Morales is the No.1 danger of Shakhtar.
The coach Hoffenheim will have to do without 5 potentially titular elements, Amiri, Demirbay, Geiger, Hubner and Rupp, all stranded in the infirmary.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Hoffenheim Football Betting Tips
In a big positive dynamic, Shakhtar Donetsk should overthrow a Hoffenheim team that is still looking for this season. Victory of Shakhtar Donetsk
Betting Tips: Morales scorer
Odds: 2.15