Shakhter vs Genk. Will the Miners confirm the status of the favorite of the game?
On Tuesday, August 10, a match between Shakhtar and Genk will take place at the NSC Olimpiyskiy stadium as part of the third qualifying round of the Champions League.
Shakhtar secured a minimal advantage before the return match with Genk, but still in the first match De Derbi's wards did not look the best and only after the break managed to turn the course of the meeting. In the new game, the Miners must play much harder to please their fans.
The Ukrainian team will have to make a difficult path to the group stage of the Champions League, so in terms of the game, it should add and improve the quality of the football shown. There is no doubt that the Italian coach will be able to properly set up his players for the next important match.
Genk
Genk had a good first match against Shakhtar and after the first half it even seemed that the Belgians would be able to create a small sensation and beat their opponent. But still, in the second half, Genk's players could not cope with the pressure of the Miners, missed twice and, as a result, lost the match.
In terms of performance, Genk is much inferior to Shakhtar, but due to the quality of the game and the great desire, the guests may well catch on to the result they need for themselves. To do this, the Belgian team needs to score at least one goal and play in a disciplined manner at their own goal, without making mistakes.
Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Shakhter vs Genk
ShakhterShakhtar secured a minimal advantage before the return match with Genk, but still in the first match De Derbi's wards did not look the best and only after the break managed to turn the course of the meeting. In the new game, the Miners must play much harder to please their fans.
The Ukrainian team will have to make a difficult path to the group stage of the Champions League, so in terms of the game, it should add and improve the quality of the football shown. There is no doubt that the Italian coach will be able to properly set up his players for the next important match.
Genk
Genk had a good first match against Shakhtar and after the first half it even seemed that the Belgians would be able to create a small sensation and beat their opponent. But still, in the second half, Genk's players could not cope with the pressure of the Miners, missed twice and, as a result, lost the match.
In terms of performance, Genk is much inferior to Shakhtar, but due to the quality of the game and the great desire, the guests may well catch on to the result they need for themselves. To do this, the Belgian team needs to score at least one goal and play in a disciplined manner at their own goal, without making mistakes.
Shakhter vs Genk facts
- In the first match of the third qualifying round of the Champions League, Shakhtar defeated Genk with a score of 2: 1;
- In the last five matches at all levels, Shakhtar scores an average of 2 goals per game;
- In the last five games Genk concedes an average of 2 goals per game;
- This season, Shakhtar has not lost yet under the leadership of Roberto De Derbi;
- The winner of this confrontation will play the winner of the Sparta Prague — Monaco pair in the playoff round.
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