Borussia Dortmund vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 29 January

Borussia Dortmund

D L L L L

10th place in Group A

3-1

29/01/2025 16:00

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

W W W D L

27th place in Group A

UEFA Champions League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Borussia Dortmund vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk on 29 January 2025 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Borussia Dortmund vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk preview before placing your bet.

Borussia Dortmund are currently 10th with 15 points after 8 matches.
FC Shakhtar Donetsk sit 27th with 7 points from 8 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Borussia Dortmund to win with probability 69%.
Head-to-head history favors Borussia Dortmund, who have won 1 of the last 2 meetings. FC Shakhtar Donetsk have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

16:00

2025-01-29

Borussia Dortmund vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk - Prediction & Odds

Borussia Dortmund

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

2025-01-29 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 29/01/2025

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Liverpool	21	8	7	0	1	17	5	12
02 FC Barcelona	19	8	6	1	1	28	13	15
03 Arsenal	19	8	6	1	1	16	3	13
04 Inter Milan	19	8	6	1	1	11	1	10
05 Atletico Madrid	18	8	6	0	2	20	12	8
06 Bayer Leverkusen	16	8	5	1	2	15	7	8
07 Lille	16	8	5	1	2	17	10	7
08 Aston Villa	16	8	5	1	2	13	6	7
09 Atalanta	15	8	4	3	1	20	6	14
10 Borussia Dortmund	15	8	5	0	3	22	12	10
11 Real Madrid	15	8	5	0	3	20	12	8
12 Bayern Munchen	15	8	5	0	3	20	12	8
13 AC Milan	15	8	5	0	3	14	11	3
14 PSV Eindhoven	14	8	4	2	2	16	12	4
15 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	13	8	4	1	3	14	9	5
16 Benfica	13	8	4	1	3	16	12	4
17 Monaco	13	8	4	1	3	13	13	0
18 Stade Brestois	13	8	4	1	3	10	11	-1
19 Feyenoord	13	8	4	1	3	18	21	-3
20 Juventus	12	8	3	3	2	9	7	2
21 Celtic FC	12	8	3	3	2	13	14	-1
22 Manchester City	11	8	3	2	3	18	14	4
23 Sporting CP	11	8	3	2	3	13	12	1
24 Club Brugge	11	8	3	2	3	7	11	-4
25 Dinamo Zagreb	11	8	3	2	3	12	19	-7
26 VfB Stuttgart	10	8	3	1	4	13	17	-4
27 FC Shakhtar Donetsk	7	8	2	1	5	8	16	-8
28 Bologna	6	8	1	3	4	4	9	-5
29 Crvena Zvezda	6	8	2	0	6	13	22	-9
30 Sturm Graz	6	8	2	0	6	5	14	-9
31 Sparta Praha	4	8	1	1	6	7	21	-14
32 RB Leipzig	3	8	1	0	7	8	15	-7
33 Girona	3	8	1	0	7	5	13	-8
34 Red Bull Salzburg	3	8	1	0	7	5	27	-22
35 Slovan Bratislava	0	8	0	0	8	7	27	-20
36 Young Boys	0	8	0	0	8	3	24	-21

Head To Head

05/03/2013 15:45

Borussia Dortmund

3 - 0

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

UEFA CL

13/02/2013 15:45

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

2 - 2

Borussia Dortmund

UEFA CL

Borussia Dortmund

50%

Draw

50%

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Borussia Dortmund Last 6 matches

25/01/2025 10:30

Borussia Dortmund 2 - 2 Werder Bremen GER D1

21/01/2025 16:00

Bologna 2 - 1 Borussia Dortmund UEFA CL

17/01/2025 15:30

Eintracht Frankfurt 2 - 0 Borussia Dortmund GER D1

14/01/2025 13:30

Holstein Kiel 4 - 2 Borussia Dortmund GER D1

10/01/2025 15:45

Borussia Dortmund 2 - 3 Bayer Leverkusen GER D1

22/12/2024 12:30

VfL Wolfsburg 1 - 3 Borussia Dortmund GER D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches FC Shakhtar Donetsk

22/01/2025 13:45

FC Shakhtar Donetsk 2 - 0 Stade Brestois UEFA CL

15/01/2025 10:00

Ludogorets Razgrad 0 - 4 FC Shakhtar Donetsk INT CF

15/01/2025 06:00

CSKA Sofia 0 - 1 FC Shakhtar Donetsk INT CF

09/01/2025 10:00

FC Shakhtar Donetsk 2 - 2 Dinamo Zagreb INT CF

15/12/2024 12:00

Polissya Zhytomyr 1 - 0 FC Shakhtar Donetsk UKR D1

10/12/2024 16:00

FC Shakhtar Donetsk 1 - 5 Bayern Munchen UEFA CL

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues UEFA Champions League

Played games

Borussia Dortmund

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.21

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.36

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 14 matches

YesNo

12 (86%)2 (14%)

In last 14 matches

NoYes

5 (63%)3 (38%)

Borussia Dortmund

Recent matches

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Under /Over

(86%)12 2(14%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)6 2(25%)

Under /Over

(21%)3 11(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(75%)6 2(25%)

Under /Over

(79%)11 3(21%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)3 5(62%)

/Yes

(57%)8 6(43%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)4 4(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Borussia Dortmund

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Shots

Borussia Dortmund

Total shots

13.79 avg / game

Blocked

34 total

Avg. 2.62

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Total shots

9.50 avg / game

Blocked

18 total

Avg. 2.25

Borussia Dortmund Pass FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Total passes

6831

Avg. 488 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

3402

Avg. 425 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

44%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Borussia Dortmund

Played games

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.25

5.93

Corners

3.88

16.21

227

Throw-ins

12.13

2.36

Offsides

1.25

2.86

GK saves

4.63

Borussia Dortmund

DISCIPLINARY

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.71

1.63

0.00

0.13

11.86

166

Fouls

10.63

19.00

266

Tackles

125

15.63

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How We Build the Borussia Dortmund vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Borussia Dortmund vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk on 29 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this UEFA Champions League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Borussia Dortmund vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Borussia Dortmund's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FC Shakhtar Donetsk's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

UEFA Champions League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live UEFA Champions League standings and the UEFA Champions League form table to understand exactly where Borussia Dortmund and FC Shakhtar Donetsk sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our UEFA Champions League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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