Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Shakhtar Donetsk

Current streaks

Recent form

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund are currently experiencing a concerning dip in form, having failed to secure a victory in their last five matches. The team's defensive frailties are particularly evident, with Dortmund conceding an alarming 14 goals in their previous six games and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 outings. Their recent run includes a four-match losing streak, which was only halted by a 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen. The Black and Yellows have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 83% of their last six matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Notably, their 4-2 defeat to Holstein Kiel stands out as a particularly goal-laden affair. Despite their attacking prowess, averaging 1.67 goals per game, Dortmund's defensive issues have led to a negative goal difference of -4 over this period, highlighting the team's current struggles to find balance on the pitch.

Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six games. The team have demonstrated resilience, bouncing back from consecutive losses against Bayern Munich and Polessya with a victory in their most recent Champions League fixture against Brest. Notably, Shakhtar's defensive record has been inconsistent, keeping two clean sheets but also conceding five goals in a heavy defeat to Bayern Munich. Their goal-scoring prowess has been moderate, averaging 1.5 goals per game, with a particularly impressive 3-1 win over Vorskla Poltava. The Donetsk side have shown an even split between high and low-scoring matches, with 50% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite the fluctuating results, Shakhtar have managed to maintain a neutral goal difference, suggesting a competitive balance in their recent performances.

Recent home/away form

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund's recent home form has been rather inconsistent, with the team failing to secure a victory in their last five matches at Signal Iduna Park. Despite their struggles, Dortmund have managed to maintain a respectable goal-scoring record, averaging 2 goals per game in their last six home fixtures. However, their defensive frailties have been exposed, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per match. The team's last home win came in a convincing 4-0 victory over SC Freiburg, which stands out as their only clean sheet in this period. Notably, 83% of Dortmund's recent home games have seen both teams score, with 67% featuring over 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency for high-scoring encounters. Their most recent home match, a 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen, exemplifies this trend and continues their current run of three games without a win on home soil.

Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk have shown mixed form in their recent away fixtures, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six matches. The team have struggled to find consistency, failing to secure consecutive victories or suffer consecutive defeats during this period. Defensively, Shakhtar have managed two clean sheets, but they've also conceded an average of one goal per game. Their attacking prowess has been somewhat muted, scoring just 0.83 goals per game on average. Notably, 83% of their away matches have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards low-scoring affairs. However, their Champions League encounter with PSV Eindhoven stands out as a high-scoring exception, with a 3-2 defeat that bucked the trend of their typically tight matches.