The home side have lost just twice in their last 15 games, and haven’t failed to score since early July. They currently sit third in the Ukrainian Premier League. Mircea Lucescu’s men produced a dominant performance last time out in Europe, with a comfortable 2-0 win at Real Sociedad in their opening fixture of the campaign.
However, aside from their last outing, it is normally their away performance that has caused them problems in the past in Europe, recording just 2 away wins in the last 2 years, to APOEL and Nordsjalland respectively.
The Donbass Arena is somewhat of a fortress, with the home side having lost just twice at home in the calendar year. Shakhtar have also never lost to English opposition on home soil.
The hosts are certainly not shy in front of goal, scoring 15 in their last 6 matches, with goals coming from all over the park. Brazilian frontman Luiz Adrianohas found the back of the net 5 times in 9 league appearances so far this season. He’s 13/2 to be first goalscorer tonight.
The bookies have got Shakhtar Donetsk at 7/4, and Manchester United at 2/1.
United forward Wayne Rooney seems to have found his eye for goal as of late, with 8 goals in his last 9 appearances in all competitions. Rooney is 15/2 to be first goalscorer tonight.
We should definitely be expecting goals tonight in Ukraine, with Manchester United missing both Rio Ferdinand and Fabio due to injuries, further exposing their current defensive frailties. Over 2.5 goals is definitely a possibility looking at both teams current form.
Shakhtar Donetsk v Manchester United Betting Tips
Luiz Adriano first goalscorer @ 13/2
Wayne Rooney first goalscorer @ 15/2
Over 2.5 goals in game @ 19/20
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