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Our Besiktas vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction Sees Ukrainians Nick Narrow First-Leg Victory

Besiktas and Shakhtar Donetsk meet in one of the standout UEFA Europa League second qualifying round ties. The Turkish giants would love to take a lead to next week’s second leg in Poland, but the visitors will be no pushovers in Istanbul.

Europa League Betting Picks

Shakhtar Donetsk Win & BTTS – 5.50

Lassine Traore to Score Anytime – 3.25

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Donetsk to Edge Tight First Leg in Istanbul

Besiktas finished fourth in the Turkish Super Lig last term, 33 points behind runaway champions Galatasaray. They missed out on UEFA Champions League qualification by 22 points, though they did win the Turkish Super Cup.

The Black Eagles from Istanbul reached the league phase of the Europa League last term after beating Lugano in the play-offs. However, they were knocked out with just nine points to their name.

Shakhtar Donetsk had to settle for third place in the Ukrainian Premier League last season, finishing eight points behind champions Dynamo Kyiv. They missed out on the Champions League, but Donetsk did win another Ukrainian Cup.

Shakhtar played in the league phase of the Champions League last term. However, they found the new format tough going, collecting just seven points from a possible 24. The Moles were eliminated after a 27^th-place finish.

Besiktas vs Shakhtar Donetsk Betting Odds

Besiktas are the favourites to secure a first-leg victory, although there is not much to split the pair in the betting. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s troops are available at 2.32.

An away win will put Shakhtar in pole position to prevail going into the second leg in Poland. The Ukrainians are priced at 2.86, while you can get 3.65 for the draw.

Besiktas Win – 2.32

Draw – 3.65

Shakhtar Donetsk Win – 2.86

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Recent Besiktas vs Shakhtar Donetsk Head-to-Head Results

Thursday’s fixture in Istanbul will be the first-ever competitive meeting between the clubs. However, they squared off in a friendly a year ago, with Shakhtar picking up a 1-0 victory.

The pair also locked horns in a friendly back in November 2013. Shakhtar ran out big winners, coming from a goal down to secure a 4-1 victory.

Besiktas vs Shakhtar Donetsk Betting Tips & Predictions

With the first leg taking place on home soil, Besiktas are looking to take a lead to Poland. However, Shakhtar are never an easy team to beat, and we fancy Arda Turan’s side to snatch a narrow victory at the Besiktas Stadium. Check out the solid odds of 5.50 for the away win and both teams to score.

Lassina Traore is looking to get his 2025-26 season up and running with a European goal. The Burkina Faso forward is nicely priced at 3.25 to score anytime in Istanbul.