Shakhtar Donetsk vs Besiktas Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Qualifiers 2nd round 2nd Leg

The first leg between the two sides ended in favour of Shakhtar.

Shakhtar Donetsk are ready to lock horns with Besiktas in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League second round qualifying fixture. Henryk Reyman Municipal Stadium is all set to witness the high-stakes contest between the two clubs.

Shakhtar Donetsk secured a win in the first leg and will hence be coming in with a significant advantage in the second leg. Despite that, it is not going to be an easy game for them. They will be feeling confident and will be keen to score some more goals and win the game with ease.

Besiktas will be coming with some pressure as they are two goals down coming into the second leg. They will have to win this game with a fine margin if they want to secure a spot in the Europa League for the upcoming season. The Black Eagles came with a good attacking rate, but their conversion rate was not that good.

Kick-off:

• Location: Krakow, Poland
• Stadium: Henryk Reyman Municipal Stadium
• Date: Thursday, July 31
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST/ 06:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Juan Martínez Munuera
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Shakhtar Donetsk: W-D-W-D-W

Besiktas: W-D-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Kevin (Shakhtar Donetsk)

The 22-year-old from Brazil is coming in after scoring a brace in the first leg. It was an important couple of goals by Kevin, which helped his side to a win. They now have the advantage, and Kevin will yet again look to play an important role in the attacking front for his side.

João Mário (Besiktas)

João Mário is going to play a crucial role in controlling the midfield for his side. He was one of the goal scorers for Besiktas in the first leg. The 32-year-old will be keen on coming in with a top performance and helping his side by scoring a goal or two.

Match Facts

• Shakhtar Donetsk are on a 10-match unbeaten run.
• They have won both of their last two fixtures against the Black Eagles.
• Besiktas are on a three-match losing streak.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Besiktas: Betting Tips and Odds

• Shakhtar Donetsk to win
• Kevin to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Shakhtar Donetsk are ready with all their players. They are all fit and ready to be in action.

Besiktas will miss out on the services of former Liverpool player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as he is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 5

Besiktas won: 1

Shakhtar Donetsk won: 3

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Shakhtar Donetsk predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Riznyk (GK); Konoplia, Bondar, Matviyenko, Pedrinho; Gomes; Santana, Ocheretko, Sudakov, Kevin; Eguinaldo

Besiktas predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Günok (GK); Svensson, Paulista, Uduokhai, Jurásek; Tiknaz, Kökçü; Rashica, Mario, Fernandes; Abraham

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense fixture between the two clubs. Shakhtar Donetsk are likely to come out on top as the winning team in the upcoming UEFA Europa League qualifying match against Besiktas.

Prediction: Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 Besiktas

Telecast Details

TBD

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