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The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another round of matches this week as Shakhtar Donetsk take on Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich side in a crucial encounter at the Veltins Arena on Tuesday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will be determined to win this game.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Bayern Munich Preview
Bayern Munich are in 13th place in the UEFA Champions League standings and have been inconsistent so far this season. The Bavarian giants eased past FC Heidenheim by a 4-2 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Shakhtar Donetsk, on the other hand, are in 26th place in the Champions League table at the moment and have not been at their best this year. The Ukrainian outfit eased past Vorskla by a 3-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
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Shakhtar Donetsk vs Bayern Munich Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Bayern Munich have a good historical record against Shakhtar Donetsk in European competitions and have won one out of the two games played between the two teams, with the other game ending in a draw.
- The previous meeting between the two teams in the UEFA Champions League took place in the Round of 16 in the 2015-16 campaign and ended in a 7-0 aggregate victory for Bayern Munich.
- Shakhtar Donetsk suffered a 7-0 defeat away from home in their previous meeting against Bayern Munich in the 2015-16 campaign is their heaviest defeat in a single game in the competition.
- Bayern Munich are winless in their last five matches away from home in the UEFA Champions League - their longest such run in the competition since 2004.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Bayern Munich Prediction
Bayern Munich have flattered to deceive this season and have plenty of work to do to amend their away record. Harry Kane has been a stalwart for the Bavarians and will look to make his mark this week.
Shakhtar Donetsk can pull off an upset on their day but will need to play out of their skins in this match. Bayern Munich are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Shakhtar Donetsk 2-3 Bayern Munich
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Bayern Munich Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bayern Munich to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Bayern Munich to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Harry Kane to score or assist - Yes
