Prediction: Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk - UEFA Champions League 2024/25
Europe - UEFA Champions League
The APWin team has provided a prediction for Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk in Round 8 of UEFA Champions League. The Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk match will take place on 29/01/2025 at 21:00.
Our sports betting experts have looked at all the odds and probabilities for this match based on the bookmakersβ offerings, and this is the free tip they have come up with.
This goes beyond just picking who wins the Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk match. It is also geared toward finding the best value that can help bettors maximise their profits.
Check out our complete thoughts below.
Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk Betting Tips
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
Our prediction is: Both teams score
Given how both Borussia Dortmund and Shakhtar Donetsk have been playing this season, itβs a safe bet that neither team will finish this match with a clean sheet.
Their defences are quite unreliable, while the opposing offences have the ability to capitalise. Therefore, the betting tip weβre offering is for both teams to score.
Our prediction is: over 9.5 corners
Our top betting tip for Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk is to take the over on 9.5 corner kicks. The statistics point to this being an open, free-flowing football match with plenty of opportunities for both teams to win and concede corners.
With odds of 1.7 on sports betting sites, donβt overlook the good value to be had in the corners market.
Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk Match Details
The Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk match in the UEFA Champions League competition, takes place on 29/01/2025, at 21:00.
You can find all the main pre-match information down below:
- π Date: 29/01/2025 - Wednesday
- π Time: 21:00
- ποΈ Location: SIGNAL IDUNA PARK (Dortmund)
- β½ Competition: UEFA Champions League
- πΊ Broadcast: See all options to watch live football
At APWin, you can check out the statistics that you need to know all about Borussia Dortmund to Shakhtar Donetsk ahead of kickoff.
Meanwhile, you can find relevant details for other matches in the UEFA Champions League competition, as well as other competitions from around the world.
Borussia Dortmund Stats & Results
To date, BVB has played in 7 matches in this UEFA Champions League campaign:
- β 4 wins
- π° 0 draws
- β 3 loses
- π’ Average points per match: 1.71
And these are their goal statistics thus far:
- π 19 goals scored
- π© 11 goals conceded
- ππ Average goals scored per match: 2.71
- ππ© Average goals conceded per game: 1.57
Last matches
- 24/10/2026Borussia DortmundEintracht FrankfurtW1024/10/2026BundesligaBorussia Dortmund
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Eintracht Frankfurt1 - 0W - 20/10/2026SabahBorussia DortmundW1220/10/2026UEFA Champions LeagueSabah
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Borussia Dortmund1 - 2W - 17/10/2026Union BerlinBorussia DortmundD0017/10/2026BundesligaUnion Berlin
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Borussia Dortmund0 - 0D - 14/10/2026Bodo/GlimtBorussia DortmundL1014/10/2026UEFA Champions LeagueBodo/Glimt
v.s
Borussia Dortmund1 - 0L - 09/10/2026Borussia DortmundWerder BremenD2209/10/2026BundesligaBorussia Dortmund
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Werder Bremen2 - 2D
Shakhtar Donetsk Stats & Results
Meanwhile, this is how Dortmundβs UEFA Champions League campaign has gone after 7 matches played:
- β 2 wins
- π° 1 draw
- β 4 loses
- π’ Average points per match: 1
And this is their complete goal summary:
- π 7 goals scored
- π© 13 goals conceded
- ππ Average goals scored per match: 1
- ππ© Average goals conceded per game: 1.86
Last matches
- 24/10/2026Shakhtar DonetskZoryaD0024/10/2026Ukrainian Premier LeagueShakhtar Donetsk
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Zorya0 - 0D - 21/10/2026Inter MilanShakhtar DonetskL1021/10/2026UEFA Champions LeagueInter Milan
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Shakhtar Donetsk1 - 0L - 17/10/2026Shakhtar DonetskKolos KovalivkaW2117/10/2026Ukrainian Premier LeagueShakhtar Donetsk
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Kolos Kovalivka2 - 1W - 14/10/2026Shakhtar DonetskAEK AthensW3114/10/2026UEFA Champions LeagueShakhtar Donetsk
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AEK Athens3 - 1W - 09/10/2026VeresShakhtar DonetskW0309/10/2026Ukrainian Premier LeagueVeres
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Shakhtar Donetsk0 - 3W
Team Campaign
To contextualize how both teams arrive for this game, we bring here how the two clubs' campaigns are going at this current moment.
[main-standings-widget season_id="12321" home_id=33 away_id=80]
Below you also have a summary of the teams' performance with various information to support your football prediction.
Borussia Dortmund
Home
Shakhtar Donetsk
Away
Points & Results
- PPG1.711
- 57%Wins29%
- 86%First to Score43%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game2.711
- Conceded/game1.571.86
- xG1.651
- xGA1.451.93
Trends
- 57%Both Score43%
- 43%Clean Sheet29%
- 0%Failed to Score43%
Conclusion
These have been our analysis and prediction of the Die Schwarzgelben vs Shakhtar match in Round 8 of UCL.
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FAQ about the match
See below all the main information for this match.
[faq-item question="Where and when will the Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk match take place?" answer="Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk will be held at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK (Dortmund) on 29/01/2025 21:00."]
[faq-item question="What time will Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk kick off?" answer="The Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk match kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 (UK Time)."]
[faq-item question="Who is the favourite to win in Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk?" answer="According to sports betting sites, Borussia Dortmund is the favourite to win the match with 70% chance of winning."]
[faq-item question="What are the odds for Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk?" answer="Borussia Dortmund's odds to win are 1.42 and Shakhtar Donetsk's odds are 8.54. The odds of a draw are 6.06."]
[faq-item question="What is the prediction for Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk?" answer="You can find our predictions and betting tips for Borussia Dortmund vs Shakhtar Donetsk above."]

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